In June, TVS stays the market leader in sales, followed by Bajaj Auto, with Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Hero-Vida, and Greaves-Ampere bringing up the next four slots. The pecking order has stabilised in a market that is beginning to strengthen amidst a quest for profitability.
Electric mobility for the masses would be driven by two-wheelers. The real success of the E2W revolution would be if it managed to create a Tesla-scale global success story in two-wheelers. Unfortunately, even the most significant players are regional and small. Would that change?
Vmoto has been executing a strategic plan to spread into multiple fleet markets across the globe. As part of the plan, the company has tied up with fleet deployers in markets like Singapore, South Africa, the UK, Thailand, and Indonesia.
The Infinite Machine Olto has us mesmerized; the Honda eQuad is a sign from the future; Roam has a new Air; and we launch our first syndicated research on the Indian market in July.
The Indian electric two-wheeler market is not growing. Data reveals that it has been stagnant over the last 29 months despite numerous launches and nearly every brand now having a presence. Even as more E2Ws are now visible on Indian roads, the penetration levels remain dismally low.
We are in good times. After years of promises and numerous vaporware, this is now an era where multiple startups are ready with competent electric street-sports motorcycles. Soon, every dominant two-wheeler geography would have multiple options to choose from.
When electric vehicle start-ups write their business plans, they inadvertently run into two questions. First, what should I make in-house (and what should I outsource)? Second, what level of vertical integration would make one profitable faster and provide an unassailable edge?
We love the Lime Glider; TVS Consolidates Lead in Indian E2W Market; Bajaj now controls KTM; Ola Electric just reported its worst financials yet; Cooltra is on a roll
The India-based Ola Electric, the world's most funded electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced its Q4 and Full Year FY 2025 financial results yesterday. Every meaningful metric has dipped, the most important being a 61% drop in revenues and a -101% consolidated EBITDA margin.
India-based Bajaj Auto, the world's most profitable two-wheeler manufacturer and KTM's long-term partner, has pitched in with EUR 800m to save KTM. We look at the what, why, and what now of the deal.
Bajaj is now controlling KTM; MV Agusta's aftermath; Ducati updates the V21L; GM has an electric motorcycle patent; Fiat has a cute three-wheeler; Niu results continue to improve; and we spoke to polar-opposite startups in Brazil
Vammo is one the leading names in electric mobility in Brazil. While they started with Vmoto scooters and batteries in a vehicle-lease and battery-swap business model, Vammo sees a more vibrant future and would explore multi-dimensional business models when the time is right
Not all B2B fleets in Brazil are the same. The requirements of a delivery rider are very different from those of a security agency patrol. Mileto believes it does not need to target the entire market, and its play of fixed battery motorcycles with fast charging is the more elegant solution.
Niu announced its Q1 2025 and reported a big bump in revenues, riding on a 57% jump in retail sales. gross profit also improved even though Gross Margins took a modest hit.
We continued our Brazil coverage with a fund that is offering serious money and support to any OEM
The India-based Ola Electric, the world's most funded electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced its Q4 and Full Year FY 2025 financial results yesterday. Every meaningful metric has dipped, the most important being a 61% drop in revenues and a -101% consolidated EBITDA margin.
The India-based Ola Electric, the world's most funded electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced its Q4 and Full Year FY 2025 financial results yesterday. Every meaningful metric has dipped, the most important being a 61% drop in revenues and a -101% consolidated EBITDA margin.
Niu announced its Q1 2025 and reported a big bump in revenues, riding on a 57% jump in retail sales. gross profit also improved even though Gross Margins took a modest hit.
We are always sceptical about financials immediately after an IPO. Companies are at their best behaviour, are prudent, and the numbers are unbelievably good. In some cases, they start deteriorating right after. With that skepticism, mixed with some cynicism, we analyse Ather's latest numbers
As the Taiwanese energy company and scooter manufacturer delivered its Q1 2025 results, key metrics continue deteriorating without any recovery in sight. The biggest worry is that Gogoro is also depleting its cash reserves and eroding its market cap.
The world's largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer saw a double digit decline in both sales and profits., However, it continues to be the world's largest producer of electric two-wheelers bu a comfortable margin.
India-based Bajaj Auto, the world's most profitable two-wheeler manufacturer and KTM's long-term partner, has pitched in with EUR 800m to save KTM. We look at the what, why, and what now of the deal.
India-based EV as a service company Alt-Mobility has raised an undisclosed amount from Beyond Capital Ventures.
With E2W tech getting commoditised and a funding winter across the globe for manufacturers, we are in tough times where new entrants need to find an edge, fast.
In June, TVS stays the market leader in sales, followed by Bajaj Auto, with Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Hero-Vida, and Greaves-Ampere bringing up the next four slots. The pecking order has stabilised in a market that is beginning to strengthen amidst a quest for profitability.
Electric mobility for the masses would be driven by two-wheelers. The real success of the E2W revolution would be if it managed to create a Tesla-scale global success story in two-wheelers. Unfortunately, even the most significant players are regional and small. Would that change?
Vmoto has been executing a strategic plan to spread into multiple fleet markets across the globe. As part of the plan, the company has tied up with fleet deployers in markets like Singapore, South Africa, the UK, Thailand, and Indonesia.
The Infinite Machine Olto has us mesmerized; the Honda eQuad is a sign from the future; Roam has a new Air; and we launch our first syndicated research on the Indian market in July.
The Indian electric two-wheeler market is not growing. Data reveals that it has been stagnant over the last 29 months despite numerous launches and nearly every brand now having a presence. Even as more E2Ws are now visible on Indian roads, the penetration levels remain dismally low.
We are in good times. After years of promises and numerous vaporware, this is now an era where multiple startups are ready with competent electric street-sports motorcycles. Soon, every dominant two-wheeler geography would have multiple options to choose from.
When electric vehicle start-ups write their business plans, they inadvertently run into two questions. First, what should I make in-house (and what should I outsource)? Second, what level of vertical integration would make one profitable faster and provide an unassailable edge?
We love the Lime Glider; TVS Consolidates Lead in Indian E2W Market; Bajaj now controls KTM; Ola Electric just reported its worst financials yet; Cooltra is on a roll
The India-based Ola Electric, the world's most funded electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced its Q4 and Full Year FY 2025 financial results yesterday. Every meaningful metric has dipped, the most important being a 61% drop in revenues and a -101% consolidated EBITDA margin.
India-based Bajaj Auto, the world's most profitable two-wheeler manufacturer and KTM's long-term partner, has pitched in with EUR 800m to save KTM. We look at the what, why, and what now of the deal.
Bajaj is now controlling KTM; MV Agusta's aftermath; Ducati updates the V21L; GM has an electric motorcycle patent; Fiat has a cute three-wheeler; Niu results continue to improve; and we spoke to polar-opposite startups in Brazil
