Ola Electric Mobility has informed stock exchanges that Vishal Chaturvedi, Business Head for Cell and a member of its senior management team, has resigned from the company. The disclosure was made through a regulatory filing, in line with listing requirements.
According to the filing, Chaturvedi stepped down from his role with effect from December 31, 2025. The company stated that the resignation was due to personal commitments and did not provide further details on the reasons behind the move.
Ola Electric has not announced an immediate successor for the role. It also did not indicate whether any operational or strategic changes are planned for its battery cell business following Chaturvedi’s exit.
Leadership Update
This is the first senior management–level resignation disclosed by Ola Electric in the 2025 calendar year. The update comes after a period of leadership churn for the company in the previous year.
In December 2024, the Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker saw several high-profile departures, including its Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Those exits had come at a time when the company was scaling manufacturing and preparing for new product launches.
The company has not linked the latest resignation to any broader organisational restructuring. No comments were made on whether the responsibilities handled by the cell business head will be redistributed internally in the interim.
Cell Strategy Focus
Ola Electric manufactures electric scooters and battery cells and has been steadily expanding its in-house cell operations. This vertical integration strategy is aimed at localising key components, lowering costs, and reducing dependence on external suppliers.
A key part of this effort is the company’s 4680 Bharat Cell, an indigenously developed lithium-ion battery designed for use across its electric vehicle portfolio. The cell is named after its dimensions—about 46 mm in diameter and 80 mm in height—and is larger than the commonly used 2170 cell format.
Due to its size, fewer cells are required in a battery pack, which can improve efficiency and simplify pack design. Ola Electric has stated that the 4680 Bharat Cell offers higher energy storage per cell, allowing longer vehicle range without increasing battery size or weight.
Product Progress
In December, Ola Electric said it had begun mass deliveries of vehicles powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell. This marked a significant milestone in the company’s effort to bring domestically developed battery technology into commercial use.
More recently, the Roadster X+ electric motorcycle, which also uses the 4680 cell, received certification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules. The approval clears the regulatory path for customer deliveries of the model.
The battery cell division continues to play a central role in Ola Electric’s long-term manufacturing roadmap. Separately, the company has secured incentives worth Rs 366.78 crore under the government’s Production Linked Incentive scheme for automobiles and auto components for the financial year ended March 2025.
