Ola Electric Unlocks 4680 Bharat Cell Tech for Businesses, Drones
Overview
Ola Electric is expanding its 4680 Bharat Cell platform, allowing direct purchase by businesses and startups for applications in EVs, drones, and medical devices. This move aims to accelerate innovation using India-made energy solutions. Deliveries for its Ola Shakti BESS and Roadster X+ motorcycle have also been detailed.
Ola Electric announced January 14, 2026, the expansion of its 4680 Bharat Cell platform. Businesses and startups can now directly purchase the cells or 1.5kWh battery packs, enabling rapid innovation and scaling of new energy storage solutions engineered and manufactured in India.
Diverse Applications
The Bengaluru-based firm stated that businesses can leverage this technology for automotive, humanoids, drones, and portable medical equipment. This marks a significant step in democratizing advanced energy solutions across various sectors.
Broader Product Rollout
Alongside the platform expansion, Ola Electric provided updates on its broader product suite. Residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Ola Shakti deliveries begin late January 2026, with the 3kW model following mid-February. Pan-India deliveries for the S1 Pro+ electric scooter are also scaling.
The 4680 Bharat Cell Ecosystem
At the heart of these offerings is the in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell technology. This platform now powers Ola Electric's two-wheeler portfolio and the Ola Shakti BESS, embodying a 'one cell, one platform, one portfolio built for India' vision.
Future Outlook
A company spokesperson emphasized that the 4680 Bharat Cell platform is scaling well beyond consumer vehicles and residential energy. Opening it to businesses is expected to enable a wide range of applications, reinforcing the vision of empowering diverse sectors with advanced Indian-made energy solutions.
