Ola Electric’s Cell Business Head Vishal Chaturvedi Resigns, Marking First Senior Exit of 2025
- ByStartupStory | January 5, 2026
Ola Electric Mobility has announced the resignation of Vishal Chaturvedi, its Business Head for Cell Operations, in what marks the first senior-management exit disclosed by the electric vehicle
maker this year. Chaturvedi’s departure took effect on December 31, 2025, and came as he cited personal commitments for stepping down from the role, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Chaturvedi, who was appointed as the head of Ola Electric’s cell division in 2022, played a central role in overseeing battery cell manufacturing and operations — a strategic segment of the company’s business aimed at scaling in-house production of lithium-ion cells for its electric scooters and motorcycles. The cell unit aligns with Ola’s broader strategy to localise key components, reduce reliance on imports and improve cost competitiveness in India’s fast-evolving electric vehicle market.
In its official communication to stock exchanges, Ola Electric did not immediately name a successor or interim leader for the cell business. The announcement also did not provide further details on how the cell division’s leadership will be managed going forward.
Chaturvedi’s exit underscores ongoing leadership changes within the company. In the same period last year, Ola Electric disclosed the resignations of Chief Marketing Officer Anshul Khandelwal and Chief Technology Officer Suvonil Chatterjee, both of whom left the firm in December 2024. These departures formed part of a broader trend of senior executive turnover at the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker.
Ola Electric, founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, has been pushing to ramp up its 4680 Bharat Cell, an indigenously developed battery cell format named after its approximate dimensions, which it says offers enhanced energy density and supports longer range for electric vehicles. The company recently received government certification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) for its Roadster X+ motorcycle powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell, enabling deliveries to customers.
The cell division continues to be a cornerstone of Ola Electric’s vertical integration approach as it seeks to strengthen its manufacturing footprint. The company also secured ₹366.78 crore in incentives under the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for automobiles and auto components for the fiscal year ending March 2025, supporting its localisation and production scaling efforts.
Chaturvedi’s resignation comes amid a challenging operational environment for the EV maker, which has faced pressures on both execution and talent retention. Ola Electric went public in August 2024, but since then it has navigated a series of transitions and competitive pressures in India’s crowded two-wheeler EV landscape.
Industry observers note that sustained investment in battery technology and manufacturing remains essential for EV companies to differentiate themselves as the market matures. Leadership continuity in critical units such as cell operations can influence product development timelines, cost structures and long-term competitiveness making the search for a suitable successor an important next step for Ola Electric’s strategic roadmap.
As Ola Electric looks ahead, stakeholders will be watching how it fills the cell division’s leadership vacuum and continues to execute on localisation and production goals in a rapidly shifting EV ecosystem.
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