Ola Electric has been ordered by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to pay Rs 1.73 lakh to Hyderabad resident K. Sunil Chowdary, following a complaint about negligence related to a defective battery in his electric scooter.
The compensation includes a refund of Rs.1.63 lakh for the vehicle, plus an additional Rs.10,000 for the mental distress caused. The refund will also accrue 12 percent interest, starting from August 2023. Chowdary purchased the Ola S1 Pro electric scooter in June for Rs.1.63 lakh, which included a warranty of Rs.6,299.