Quick Highlights:
- Ola opens sales of 4680 Bharat Cells and 1.5kWh battery packs to businesses and startups.
- Launch of Ola Shakti, India’s first fully indigenous residential BESS, with deliveries starting January 2026.
- Roadster X+ 9.1kWh deliveries begin, offering up to 500 km range on a single charge.
- PAN India scale-up of S1 Pro+ 5.2kWh powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell.
Ola Electric Expands 4680 Bharat Cell Platform at Prarambh 2026
Ola Electric has announced a major expansion of its 4680 Bharat Cell platform at Prarambh 2026, positioning it as a unified energy backbone for mobility, residential power, and advanced technology applications. In my view, this is one of the strongest signals yet of an Indian OEM moving decisively from being an EV manufacturer to becoming a full-scale energy platform company.
With this move, Ola is opening direct access to its indigenously designed and manufactured 4680 Bharat Cells and 1.5kWh modular battery packs for businesses and startups. These cells can now be used across automotive platforms, humanoids, drones, and portable medical equipment, enabling faster innovation cycles and localized scaling.
One Cell, One Platform, One Portfolio
At the heart of Ola’s strategy is the 4680 Bharat Cell, an in-house energy platform now powering Ola’s two-wheeler portfolio as well as its newly launched residential energy products. Ola’s approach of using a single scalable cell architecture across categories feels both cost-efficient and future-ready, especially for a market as diverse as India.
According to the company, opening up this platform allows startups and enterprises to either purchase the 4680 Bharat Cell directly or deploy the ready-to-integrate 1.5kWh battery pack, significantly reducing development timelines.
Ola Shakti: India’s Indigenous Residential BESS Goes on Sale
Ola Electric also announced that Ola Shakti, India’s first fully designed, engineered, and manufactured residential Battery Energy Storage System, is now open for purchase. Powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell, Ola Shakti is aimed at households, farms, and small businesses looking for reliable, portable, on-demand energy.
Ola Shakti configurations and pricing:
- 3kW / 5.2kWh priced at ₹1,49,999, deliveries starting mid-February 2026
- 6kW / 9.1kWh priced at ₹2,49,999, deliveries starting end of January 2026
The system can power air conditioners, refrigerators, induction cookers, farm pumps, and communication equipment, offering fast charging and up to 1.5 hours of backup at full load. From a practical standpoint, I see Ola Shakti fitting well into India’s growing need for decentralized energy resilience.
Roadster X+ Deliveries Begin with 500 km Range Claim
Ola has officially begun deliveries of its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ 9.1kWh, powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell.
Roadster X+ key specifications:
- Price: ₹1,89,999
- Battery: 9.1kWh with 4680 Bharat Cell
- Motor: 11kW
- Range: Up to 500 km on a single charge
- Top speed: 125 kmph
- Acceleration: 0–40 kmph in 2.7 seconds
A 500 km claimed range places the Roadster X+ in a league of its own within the electric motorcycle segment, and it reinforces Ola’s ambition to challenge internal combustion motorcycles on both performance and practicality.
S1 Pro+ 5.2kWh Deliveries Scaled PAN India
In addition to new launches, Ola Electric has scaled up PAN India deliveries of the S1 Pro+ 5.2kWh, further strengthening its position in the electric scooter market.
S1 Pro+ 5.2kWh highlights:
- Price: ₹1,90,338
- Motor: 13kW
- Battery: 5.2kWh with 4680 Bharat Cell
- IDC range: Up to 320 km
- Top speed: 130 kmph
- Acceleration: 0–40 kmph in 2.1 seconds
This wider availability addresses one of the biggest friction points Ola previously faced: inconsistent delivery reach across regions.
Ola’s Larger Play: Building India’s Energy Backbone
Commenting on the announcement, an Ola Electric spokesperson stated that the 4680 Bharat Cell is central to the company’s energy and mobility ecosystem, and that opening the platform to external innovators will accelerate adoption across sectors such as electric vehicles, drones, humanoids, and medical devices.
What stands out to me is Ola’s attempt to create a standardized, India-first energy architecture. If executed well, this could meaningfully reduce dependency on imported battery technologies while fostering a local innovation ecosystem.
FAQs
Q. What is the 4680 Bharat Cell?
- The 4680 Bharat Cell is Ola Electric’s in-house battery cell platform designed, engineered, and manufactured in India for use across mobility, residential energy storage, and advanced technology applications.
Q. Who can buy the 4680 Bharat Cells?
- Businesses and startups can directly purchase the 4680 Bharat Cells or the 1.5kWh battery packs for use in automotive, drones, humanoids, and medical equipment.
Q. What is Ola Shakti?
- Ola Shakti is a residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell, designed to provide backup power for homes, farms, and small businesses.
Q. When will Ola Shakti deliveries begin?
- Deliveries for Shakti 6kW/9.1kWh begin at the end of January 2026, while Shakti 3kW/5.2kWh deliveries start mid-February 2026.
Q. What is the range of the Roadster X+?
- The Roadster X+ 9.1kWh offers a claimed range of up to 500 km on a single charge.
Q. Is the S1 Pro+ available across India?
- Yes, Ola Electric has scaled up PAN India deliveries of the S1 Pro+ 5.2kWh model.
