Electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric said on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ola Cell Technologies, has received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its indigenously developed 46100 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell, per BSE filings.

The company claimed that it is the first Indian company to secure BIS certification for an indigenously developed cell in the 46100 cylindrical format, marking a key milestone in its battery manufacturing efforts.

To obtain the certification, the cell underwent multiple safety and performance tests at a National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited lab, Ola said in a statement. These included thermal abuse, external short circuit, forced discharge, impact, vibration, crush, and mechanical shock tests.


“The BIS certification of our indigenously developed 46100 LFP Cell is a significant milestone in our mission to build India’s most advanced EV and energy ecosystem," an Ola spokesperson said.

They added that the certification and qualification of this cell reflects the strength of its R&D, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities.

The new LFP cell expands Ola Electric’s in-house battery portfolio beyond its NMC-based 4680 Bharat Cell. The company said the 46100 platform is designed for both electric mobility and stationary energy storage applications.

This comes in the background of Ola Electric looking to launch a commercial vehicle aimed at gig workers, targeting the growing quick commerce and ecommerce delivery market, according to people aware of the matter.

Sources said the company received approval from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for the new vehicle in early February and is expected to launch it in the coming quarters.

"As we continue to expand our in-house cell portfolio, we are creating the technological foundation required to accelerate EV adoption, support future energy storage solutions, and strengthen India’s energy independence,” the spokesperson added.

According to the company, the cell offers an energy density of over 170 Wh / kg (watt hours per kg) and is being developed for more than 4,000 charge-discharge cycles, with a focus on safety, cost efficiency, and long-term performance.

Ola Electric said its battery manufacturing strategy is anchored around its Gigafactory in Tamil Nadu. By developing both NMC and LFP chemistries on a common 46-series architecture, the company aims to reduce dependence on imported cell technologies and increase domestic value addition.

The company recently raised Rs 780 crore through a qualified institutional placement, at a time when the electric two-wheeler maker is trying to recover volumes and regain market share lost to legacy automakers.