Ola Electric has begun delivering its latest electric scooters equipped with the newly developed 4680 Bharat Cell, marking a major step in India’s effort to localise advanced battery technology. The rollout signals the company’s move toward building a fully indigenous EV ecosystem focused on safety, performance and long-term sustainability.
The scooter delivered under this initiative is the S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh), which becomes the first Ola model to feature the in-house designed 4680 battery cell and pack. With this, Ola Electric positions itself as the first Indian EV manufacturer to design, develop and manufacture both battery cells and battery packs domestically—boosting India’s self-reliance in core EV components.
The S1 Pro+ is built to deliver strong performance, offering an IDC-rated range of 320 km. Its 13 kW motor allows rapid acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h in just 2.1 seconds, placing it among the quickest electric scooters in the country. Ola says the new battery architecture enables improved thermal stability, higher efficiency and longer lifecycle.
The newly developed 4680 Bharat Cell has also received certification from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under the updated AIS-156 Amendment 4 safety standards. This certification reinforces that the new battery technology meets the latest regulatory requirements laid down by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The scooter comes equipped with multiple riding modes—Hyper, Sport, Normal and Eco—along with dual-channel ABS, disc brakes on both wheels and several design upgrades. Features such as a two-tone seat, aluminium grab handle, body-coloured mirrors and fresh colour options help position it as a premium performance EV offering.
With deliveries now underway, Ola Electric aims to accelerate adoption of its indigenous battery platform and reduce reliance on imported cells. The company says the 4680 Bharat Cell will play a central role in its future EV lineup, further strengthening India’s EV manufacturing capabilities and energy independence.
