Faulty battery cells and modules likely caused e-scooter fire, probe finds

India wants e-scooters and e-bikes to make up 80 per cent of total two-wheeler sales by 2030, from about 2 per cent today

Faulty battery cells and modules have been identified as the leading cause of electric scooters catching fire in recent weeks, according to the findings of an initial investigation, two government sources told Reuters.

The probe looked into fire incidents involving three companies, including Ola Electric, which is backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group, and was the country’s top-selling e-scooter maker in April. “In Ola’s case, the battery cells were found to be an issue as well as the battery management system,” said one of the sources, who has direct knowledge of the report.

In March, India launched an investigation over safety concerns after