A 26 year old mechanic set fire to an Ola Electric showroom in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, causing INR 850,000 in damages due to dissatisfaction with e-scooter servicing.
The incident occurs as Ola Electric plans to enter the e-three-wheeler market, despite widening losses in Q1 FY25.
This highlights customer service challenges in India's growing EV sector, coinciding with government plans for new EV incentives.
A 26-year old man was arrested for allegedly setting an Ola Electric’s showroom on fire in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi area over “unsatisfactory” servicing of his newly purchased electric scooter.
The incident took place yesterday (September 10), raising concerns about the quality of service at Ola Electric.