Youdha, the electric mobility arm of the Lohia Global Group, has announced a comprehensive expansion strategy to consolidate its position in India’s rapidly growing L5 commercial EV segment, which includes electric passenger autos and cargo loaders. The move comes as demand for electric three-wheelers surges across key markets, driven by high utilisation rates and increasing dependence on reliable service ecosystems.
India currently has more than 1.3 million electric autos and loaders in operation, making the L5 category the largest contributor to the country’s EV adoption. With daily utilisation among the highest in the EV sector, OEMs are witnessing rising demand for robust after-sales support, spare parts availability and lifecycle service offerings.
As part of its growth roadmap, Youdha aims to increase its aftermarket revenue share from the current 10–12% to nearly 30% within two years. To enable this, the company is significantly scaling its service and sales network to over 500 touchpoints, while setting up regional stocking hubs in Delhi NCR, Lucknow and Kolkata. These hubs will ensure faster availability of high-demand components such as controllers, brake assemblies, tyres and suspension systems.
Highlighting the importance of service reliability, Ayush Lohia, CEO of Youdha, said, “In the L5 category, an operator’s income is directly linked to vehicle availability. Our expansion across spares and service is designed to meet that expectation.”
Youdha is also readying a cloud-based predictive maintenance platform capable of monitoring battery health, motor performance, controller efficiency and thermal deviations. Designed for fleet operators, the platform aims to minimise breakdowns and enhance operational efficiency—marking a major step toward software-led lifecycle management as EV electronics grow more sophisticated.
To improve access to fast-moving components, Youdha plans to establish over 200 exclusive outlets across North, East and Central India. Additionally, the company will launch 80–100 retail experience centres in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, which account for the majority of India’s electric three-wheeler sales.
On the product front, Youdha is expanding its portfolio with the E5 Passenger and E5 Cargo models, while preparing to introduce a new L5 platform in 2026 featuring modular batteries, enhanced integration and advanced telematics readiness.
The L5 passenger and cargo segment contributes more than half of India’s EV registrations and is expected to grow at 6–7% CAGR by FY26, with the aftermarket opportunity projected at ₹4,500–₹5,000 crore over the next three years.
“Our roadmap is aligned with the sector’s evolution,” Lohia added. “Commercial EVs will continue to dominate volume growth in the near term. Our focus is to build a full-stack ecosystem covering vehicles, parts, diagnostics and service.”
With its aggressive expansion plans, Youdha is positioning itself to become a key player in India’s rapidly expanding commercial EV space.
