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Ola Electric readies its own 46100 LFP battery cell

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Date
Company
Ola Electric
What it does
Electric scooters and battery cells
Kind
Launch
Based in
Bengaluru
Sector
Mobility & Logistics

What they do

Ola Electric builds scooters and makes battery cells at its gigafactory, starting with its 4680 Bharat Cell

What happened

In April 2026 it said a larger LFP cell in the 46100 format was ready and would go into products from the next quarter

Why it matters

The cell targets lower cost and can serve both vehicles and energy storage

The details

  • Ola Electric announced its 46100-format LFP cell was ready on 7 April 2026.
  • It is larger than its existing NMC 4680 Bharat Cell.
  • It was to enter Ola's products from the next quarter.
  • It is meant for vehicles and energy storage.
  • It was developed in-house.

The bigger picture

  • LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are usually cheaper and safer than other chemistries.
  • Thousands of vehicles already run on its 4680 Bharat Cells.
  • Making cells locally reduces import dependence.

About the business

  • Ola makes cells, battery packs and vehicles itself.
  • Its gigafactory is in Tamil Nadu.
  • It is based in Bengaluru.

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