Ola Electric has commenced mass deliveries of its S1 Pro+ electric scooters powered by the indigenous 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, marking a significant advancement in India’s EV ecosystem. The new battery offers superior range, safety, and performance, with deliveries now underway across the country.
Ola Electric has officially started mass deliveries of its new S1 Pro+ electric scooters powered by the indigenous 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack. This marks a major milestone for India’s electric vehicle sector, as Ola becomes the first company in the country to fully own both battery cell and pack manufacturing in-house, enhancing supply chain independence and technology control.
The S1 Pro+ (5.2kWh) is the first product to feature the 4680 Bharat Cell, which is manufactured at Ola’s Gigafactory in Tamil Nadu. This new battery format delivers improved range, enhanced performance, and better safety features compared to previous models. The 4680 cell is designed for lower internal resistance, resulting in better heat dissipation during rapid charging and hard acceleration. Ola Electric’s spokesperson stated that deliveries are now in full swing, with customers across India starting to receive their scooters. The company is also preparing for a national rollout of this technology in the coming weeks.
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Ola Electric is the first Indian automaker to fully own its battery cell and pack manufacturing process.
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The 4680 Bharat Cell offers up to five times more energy density than previous battery cells, leading to significantly improved range and faster charging.
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The S1 Pro+ features a 5.2kWh battery pack and supports rapid charging, with claims of a 50% charge in just 13 minutes.
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The battery pack is ARAI certified and designed for India’s diverse climate conditions, supporting more than 1,000 charge cycles for improved durability.
Source: Economic Times, Moneycontrol, Rediff, Fortune India