Ola Electric Achieves ARAI Certification for In-House 4680 Bharat Cell Battery Pack
Ola Electric today announced a major milestone, securing ARAI certification for its indigenously developed and manufactured 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack in the 5.2 kWh configuration. This certification, granted under the latest AIS-156 Amendment 4 standards issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, marks a pivotal moment for the company and India’s EV technology landscape.
With this crucial certification, Ola Electric becomes the country’s first EV company to receive certification for a completely in-house developed 4680 cell battery pack. This achievement paves the way for Ola to soon begin rolling out vehicles powered by its own advanced cell technology.
Homegrown Power: The 4680 Bharat Cell Era Begins
Until now, Ola Electric utilized third-party cells (certified under AIS-156) across its popular scooter and motorcycle lineups. The introduction of vehicles powered by its own 4680 Bharat Cells signifies a decisive step towards vertical integration in the EV manufacturing process.
- First Vehicle: The newly certified 5.2 kWh battery pack will debut on the S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh), making the S1 Ola’s first vehicle range to feature its homegrown cell technology.
- Customer Benefits: Ola Electric states that customers will soon experience enhanced range, performance, and reliability delivered by these indigenous cells.
An Ola Electric spokesperson commented on the achievement:
“With the ARAI certification of our 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, we are ready to deliver our first vehicles powered by our own cells. This is a defining milestone in our mission to build India’s EV technology leadership and reduce reliance on global supply chains.”
Rigorous Testing and Strategic Advantages
The ARAI certification process involved one of the world’s most rigorous testing regimes, validating the battery pack’s robustness under extreme conditions.
- Tests Cleared: Key tests successfully passed include water immersion, vibration durability, and thermal shock resistance, reinforcing Ola’s commitment to safety and durability.
- Strategic Impact: This vertical integration is expected to significantly improve unit economics and reduce dependence on global supply chains, especially as Ola’s upcoming Gigafactory scales production.
This milestone is central to Ola Electric’s journey of building world-class EV technology within India, powered by its own cells developed at facilities like the Bengaluru-based Battery Innovation Centre (BIC).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What certification did Ola Electric receive for its battery pack? Ola Electric secured ARAI certification under the latest AIS-156 Amendment 4 standards for its 5.2 kWh battery pack featuring the 4680 Bharat Cells.
2. What is the significance of the 4680 Bharat Cell? It is Ola Electric’s indigenously developed and manufactured battery cell. Ola is the first Indian EV company to get ARAI certification for a battery pack using its own in-house 4680 cells.
3. Which Ola vehicle will first feature the new battery pack? The certified 5.2 kWh pack will debut on the Ola S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh).
4. What are the expected benefits of using Ola’s own cells? Benefits include enhanced range, performance, and reliability, along with improved unit economics for the company and reduced dependence on global supply chains.
5. What kind of safety tests did the battery pack pass? The pack successfully cleared rigorous tests including water immersion, vibration durability, and thermal shock resistance.
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