Ola Electric is making strong efforts to improve its position in the electric vehicle segment. On one hand, the company is offering attractive discounts on its products, while on the other, it is focusing on enhancing customer experience with single-day service. Now, the company has announced that its in-house developed Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cell is ready.
This new LFP battery cell is a significant step toward Ola Electric’s goal of building a fully integrated electric vehicle (EV) and energy ecosystem in India. The company has named this cell the 46100 format, which is larger than the NMC 4680 Bharat cell currently used in its vehicles.
With this development, the company aims to achieve large-scale, cost-effective, and efficient improvements in both electric mobility and energy storage. Ola Electric has confirmed that these new cells will start being used in its products from the next quarter. Meanwhile, the company’s recent sales initiatives have also led to price reductions across its electric scooters and motorcycles.
Progress at Gigafactory
The announcement of the Bharat Cells comes alongside significant progress at Ola Electric’s Gigafactory. Thousands of vehicles equipped with 4680 Bharat Cells are already running on Indian roads, collectively covering millions of kilometers.
According to the company, this growing real-world data highlights the reliability of its indigenously developed battery technology and demonstrates its capability to manufacture advanced batteries at scale in India.
Production Capacity Expansion
Currently, the Gigafactory has a production capacity of 2.5 GWh, with plans underway to expand it to 6 GWh. An Ola Electric spokesperson stated:
“The production of our LFP 46100 cells is a major milestone in our journey to build India’s most advanced EV and energy ecosystem. This achievement, along with the strong performance of our 4680 cells and progress at the Gigafactory, reflects our commitment to innovation, scale, and self-reliance.”
Focus on Affordability and Future Growth
The company believes that the introduction of LFP battery chemistry will help reduce vehicle costs further, making electric mobility more accessible to a wider range of customers.
Ola Electric also stated that this development lays a strong foundation for future battery storage solutions, marking the next phase of its cell technology expansion.
In addition, the company continues to address barriers to EV adoption through various customer-focused initiatives. These include affordable pricing programs, service guarantees, buyback options, and passing government incentives—such as the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme—directly to customers.
It remains to be seen whether Ola Electric will use this development to upgrade its existing lineup or introduce new products in the near future.
