EV Doctor warns Bhavish Aggarwal: Ola is making the same mistake Yobyke made 10 years ago, and it’s making me sad

Ola Electric is under scrutiny after startup founder Shubham Mishra claimed the company is repeating the same service-related mistakes that led to the collapse of Yobyke, a battery-operated bike brand, a decade ago. Mishra, who runs EV DOCTOR, raised concerns on X about customer grievances, independent diagnostics, and the company’s approach toward problem-solving.

EV Doctor's Shubham Mishra’s Write to Bhavish Aggarwal

“10 years ago, Yobyke died because of service issues,” Mishra wrote on X. “Ola is repeating the same mistake,” he added. He also mentioned that he had emailed Ola Electric’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal seeking collaboration to resolve these challenges.

Mishra explained that his company, EV DOCTOR, provides AI-based battery diagnostics and works with thousands of EV workshops. According to him, this network could help Ola customers address their complaints.


“Many Ola customers (300+) have directly reached out to us last month, just asking for an unbiased battery checkup so that they can sue them,” he said. Mishra also alleged that Ola’s software protocol prevents any independent diagnostics.

Customers’ frustration and viral video

Mishra highlighted the anger among Ola owners, sharing a video clip of a man setting his Ola EV on fire outside a company service centre. He said, “Terms and resolutions could have been discussed, but share market pricing, PR and FOMO marketing seems more of a priority now.”

While acknowledging Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola’s role in pushing India’s EV adoption, Mishra ended his post urging cooperation. “You deserve the credit of starting EV revolution again in 2021, but this makes me sad. Let’s solve this Bhavish, together..!” he concluded.

Ola Muhurat Mahotsav sees strong demand on first day

Meanwhile, Ola Electric said that all vehicles offered during the first day of its Ola Muhurat Mahotsav sold out in just five minutes. The event is part of Ola’s festive campaign, Ola Celebrates India, which offered special prices starting at ₹49,999 for its popular S1 scooters and Roadster X motorcycles.

Customers rushed online to book vehicles during the limited-time Muhurat slots that opened on Wednesday.

An Ola Electric spokesperson said, “Ola Muhurat Mahotsav has struck a deep chord with Indians. To be sold out in 5 minutes on Day 1 shows the strength of our mission, which is to make EVs accessible to every Indian household. This is just the beginning, and we are excited to see even more Indians join the EV revolution in the days ahead.”

The Muhurat Mahotsav will continue until October 1, with new slots for a limited number of units opening daily during designated festive times.

Ola shares were trading at ₹57.30 each on the BSE, down 1.60% as of Wednesday noon.

Ola Electric festive prices

• S1 X (2 kWh) – ₹49,999 (regular ₹81,999)
  
  
• Roadster X (2.5 kWh) – ₹49,999 (regular ₹99,999)
  
  
• S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh) – ₹99,999 (regular ₹1,69,999)
  
  
• Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh) – ₹99,999 (regular ₹1,89,999)
  
  

Ola EV portfolio

S1 Scooter Gen 3

• S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh) – ₹1,69,999
  
  
• S1 Pro+ (4 kWh) – ₹1,51,999
  
  
• S1 Pro (4 kWh) – ₹1,37,999
  
  
• S1 Pro (3 kWh) – ₹1,20,999
  
  
• S1 X+ (4 kWh) – ₹1,11,999
  
  
• S1 X (4 kWh) – ₹94,999
  
  
• S1 X (3 kWh) – ₹94,999
  
  
• S1 X (2 kWh) – ₹81,999
  
  

S1 Scooter Gen 2

• S1 Pro (4 kWh) – ₹1,18,999
  
  
• S1 X (4 kWh) – ₹97,999
  
  

Roadster Motorcycle Portfolio

• Roadster X+ (4.5 kWh) – ₹1,27,499
  
  
• Roadster X (4.5 kWh) – ₹1,24,999
  
  
• Roadster X (3.5 kWh) – ₹1,09,999
  
  
• Roadster X (2.5 kWh) – ₹99,999