Ola Electric Explains Why It Included Undelivered Roadster Electric Bikes In February Sales
Amid questions and controversies about the same, Ola Electric has now come up with an official clarification regarding the discrepancy in its February 2025 sales data. The EV company said in an official statement that nearly 90% of the reported sales were backed by full customer payments, not just token bookings. More information about the undelivered Roadster X electric motorcycles has also surfaced.
Ola Says Orders Were Fully Paid, Not Pre-Bookings
In a press statement released on Tuesday, Ola Electric said its February sales included only confirmed orders for the third-generation e-scooter and Roadster X motorcycle. According to the company, both models were open for full purchase, not just pre-booking.
The clarification came after a Bloomberg report claimed that Ola may have included bookings for upcoming models in its monthly sales figures. It even suggested that this move may have inflated Ola’s market share as the company tries to win back investor confidence.
Ola's Reported Sales vs Official Registrations
As per the report, Ola had written to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on March 21, stating that it had received 10,866 orders for its Gen 3 e-scooters and 1,395 orders for the Roadster X motorcycle.
That brings the total to 25,207 confirmed orders in February. However, government vehicle registration data shows that only around 8,600 Ola vehicles were officially registered during the period- merely one third of the reported figures. It also claimed that the Roadster X wasn't 'launched' to qualify for February sales data, which the manufacturer now says is untrue. The electric motorcycle, together with the Gen-3 scooter was reported to amount to nearly 50% of the 'confirmed orders'. Getting clarity here, thus stands important
The story reportedly got an email response from Ola which said 'sales in February have been calculated based on full payment received from customers.' It further said that the company 'recognizes revenue only upon completion of the registration and delivery of the vehicles'. The mail also assured that Ola Electric is actively working on addressing all concerns raised by the government.
Government Seeks Clarity on Sales-Delivery Gap
The transport ministry responded to the discrepancy in a letter dated March 31, asking Ola Electric to revise its figures to reflect only the vehicles that had been invoiced and delivered. The letter warned that adverse action would be taken if a proper clarification wasn’t submitted within seven days. Ola said that the registration delay was due to ongoing vendor negotiations, which affected vehicle processing at the time.
What Ola Says Happened To February Numbers?
Rosmerta Digital and Shimnit India used to handle vehicle registrations for Ola. Since late 2021, Ola had been associating with these firms.
However, the relationship turned rocky when Rosmerta Group filed a court case against Ola over unpaid dues worth ₹24.5 crore. The vendor even filed insolvency petitions seeking legal action against Ola.
By March 2025, the EV maker clarified that it had cleared all outstanding payments to Rosmerta. Following the settlement, all court cases and insolvency proceedings were withdrawn, allowing the company to focus on clearing the backlog of pending registrations.
Ola Faces Operational and Regulatory Challenges
This isn’t the only issue Ola has dealt with lately. The company has faced raids and vehicle seizures at some of its stores for allegedly operating without valid trade certificates. Meanwhile, Ola's stock, which had seen a spike after listing in August, has dropped over 60% due to ongoing regulatory and operational hurdles.