Ola Electric Q1 FY 2026 Financials
The company paints a positive picture, and there is a big improvement from last quarter, but the financials have deteriorated on a year-on-year basis. Also, the results open up some questions.
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InsightEV Weekender: Week 28
The practical, entry-level, cost-sensible electric motorcycle with removable battery packs takes center stage this week as Honda plans to disrupt important markets like India with the Shine EV. Meanwhile, Livewire throws us two good-looking concepts for upcoming motorcycles.
Yadea and the New Chinese
China, the world's factory, has a convoluted outlook on IPs. You can buy similar-looking products from different factories, at different quality grades, and at different price points. Now, some factories, notably Yadea, the sales leader, want to be brands. That's worrying for everyone else.
Niu Q2 Numbers: China Delivers; International Falters
Niu released its Q2 2025 sales numbers and there is a near 37% increase in sales. However, the numbers are driven by China even as the sales numbers in the international markets remained depressed.
The Perfect Motorcycle?
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.
What will give you an Edge?
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.
India: Pecking Order Stabilises
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.
Where is the E2W Tesla?
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-Uber Tie-up
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.
InsightEV Weekender: Week 25
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 Market Quicksand
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.
Should You Vertically Integrate?
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?
InsightEV Weekender: Week 22
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
Ola Electric Bleeds Profusely
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.
Bajaj Will Ride KTM
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.
Sales and Financials
Ola Electric Q1 FY 2026 Financials
The company paints a positive picture, and there is a big improvement from last quarter, but the financials have deteriorated on a year-on-year basis. Also, the results open up some questions.
Ola Electric Q1 FY 2026 Financials
The company paints a positive picture, and there is a big improvement from last quarter, but the financials have deteriorated on a year-on-year basis. Also, the results open up some questions.
Niu Q2 Numbers: China Delivers; International Falters
Niu released its Q2 2025 sales numbers and there is a near 37% increase in sales. However, the numbers are driven by China even as the sales numbers in the international markets remained depressed.
Ola Electric Bleeds Profusely
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 Q1: Sacrificing Margins for Volumes is Working for Now
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.
Ather Reverses the Trend
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
Bajaj Will Ride KTM
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.
Alt-Mobility Raises
India-based EV as a service company Alt-Mobility has raised an undisclosed amount from Beyond Capital Ventures.
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Gogoro is Running Against Time
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.
Brazil: The Big Market is About to Turn
Even with 1.9m two-wheeler sales in 2024 and a grid that is 90% green, Brazil has shied away from electric. Till now, that is. Things may be changing as major funds chase decarbonisation and startups sprout. We catch the green shoots and explore the country in a two-part series.
Yadea has a disappointing 2024
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.
Kofa Raises Pre-Series-A Funding
Of all the electric motorcycle and battery swapping players, Kofa is one of the youngest. Yet, we have found them very distinctive, forward-looking, and somewhat of a trailblazer. Now, the Ugandan firm has raised its pre-Series-A round.
InsightEV Weekender: Week 18
This Weekender: LiveWire reported a disastrous Q1 2025 as sales plummeted to 33 units; TVS wins the Indian sales war for April, but things may change next month; Damon may get thrown out of Nasdaq as the stock races to zero; Gogoro buys time...
LiveWire Sinks Further
Your interpretation of LiveWire's Q1 2025 results depends on whether you consider the glass half-full or half-empty. Increasingly, it is evident that the company does not have a cost problem; it has a sales problem.
Reversion to the Mean?
It was a bad April for Indian E2Ws, with sales only touching 91,800 units in the month. This is in sharp contrast to March 2025, which saw sales cross 131,000 units. TVS took the lead in April as the musical chairs for numerical supremacy continued...
InsightEV Weekender: Week 17
This Weekender: We conclude our deep dive analysis on the investments in L-category electric mobility; Ather IPO takes off in two days; Yadea in Vietnam: KTM stops CF Moto distribution...
Ather IPO: The Hits and the Misses
Ather Energy, the oldest bona fide E2W start-up in India, is hitting the Indian bourses soon with a USD 350 million IPO at a valuation of USD 1.4 billion. This IPO comes in turbulent times, as global economies are embroiled in tariff wars, though the Indian E2W market hit a new high last month.
Are Investors Failing the Industry?
Continuing from last week: Innovation and technology were strong drivers of success in the ICE industry. However, the EV industry would be driven by distribution, reach, and scale in the future. As a result, investment focus would move from vehicles to deployment, and core technology development.
Yadea Commits Heavy to Vietnam
The world's largest electric scooter manufacturer is expanding its presence in Vietnam as the South-East Asian economy electrifies rapidly. On the anvil are new products, a brand new plant, and as much as USD 100m in investment.
InsightEV Weekender: Week 16
This Weekender: Our deep dive analysis on the investments in L-category electric mobility in the last 15-years, Livewire has a fleet program for law enforcement, Verge creates a world record, Conifer gets funded, Ultraviolette reaches UK...