Bhavish Aggarwal Reveals Ola Electric’s Design Philosophy: ‘Function Defines Form’ Inspired by Nature

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bhavish Aggarwal shared his company’s design philosophy on social media, emphasizing the importance of functionality in design. On Tuesday, August 20, Aggarwal posted on X (formerly Twitter), explaining how Ola Electric draws inspiration from nature to balance the form and function of its products.

“Best inspiration is nature and nothing in nature is form over function. Always function defines form!” Bhavish Aggarwal wrote in his post. He added that designers often debate the relationship between form and function, particularly in the automotive world.

Aggarwal highlighted that nature shows how function dictates form. Everything around us has evolved over millennia to maximize its function, and this principle guides Ola Electric’s design philosophy.

Ola Electric Stock Performance

Ola Electric, led by Bhavish Aggarwal, went public on August 9, 2024. The company raised ₹6,145.56 crore from its IPO, which included ₹5,500 crore from new shares and ₹645.56 crore from an offer for sale of existing shares.

As of August 20, Ola Electric’s shares closed 5.69% lower at ₹137.72, compared to ₹146.03 at the end of the previous trading session.

The company, known for its electric vehicles, has expanded beyond electric scooters. On August 15, Ola Electric launched three new electric motorcycles: the Roadster, Roadster X, and Roadster Pro. The company is focusing on advancing its battery technology, software, and Gigafactory operations.