Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Ola Electric Expands 4680 Bharat Cell Platform
Ola Electric has announced a big expansion of its 4680 Bharat Cell platform.
This means they are now sharing their special batteries and battery packs with other businesses and startups.
These batteries can be used in many things like electric cars, drones, and even medical equipment.
Ola also launched a new product called Ola Shakti, which is a battery system for homes.
They also started delivering their new electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+, and their electric scooter, the S1 Pro+.
All these products use the 4680 Bharat Cell, which is made in India.
This is a big step for Ola to help other companies make new things using Indian-made energy solutions.
Ola Electric expanded its 4680 Bharat Cell platform, opening access to businesses and startups for various applications.
Launched Ola Shakti, India's first fully indigenous residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Began deliveries of the Roadster X+ electric motorcycle and scaled up deliveries of the S1 Pro+ electric scooter.
Ola Shakti is available in two configurations: 3kW/5.2kWh and 6kW/9.1kWh, priced at Rs 1,49,999 and Rs 2,49,999 respectively.
The Roadster X+ offers a range of up to 500 km, while the S1 Pro+ offers up to 320 km, both with competitive top speeds and acceleration.
- Who
- Ola Electric
- What
- Expansion of 4680 Bharat Cell platform and launch of Ola Shakti
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, deliveries starting January 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To build a unified, India-made energy ecosystem and enable innovation across sectors
- Product
- 4680 Bharat Cell, Ola Shakti, Roadster X+, S1 Pro+
- Applications
- Automotive, drones, humanoids, portable medical equipment, residential energy storage
- Ola Shakti Configurations
- 3kW/5.2kWh (Rs 1,49,999), 6kW/9.1kWh (Rs 2,49,999)
- Roadster X+ Specifications
- 9.1kWh, 500 km range, Rs 1,89,999, 125 kmph top speed, 2.7s 0-40 kmph
- S1 Pro+ Specifications
- 5.2kWh, 320 km range, Rs 1,90,338, 130 kmph top speed, 2.1s 0-40 kmph
- Delivery Timelines
- Ola Shakti 6kW/9.1kWh: End of January 2026, 3kW/5.2kWh: Mid-February 2026
- Gigafactory Location
- Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
- Gigafactory Production Capacity
- 5 GWh by FY2026