Ola Electric has become the first Indian company to receive Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for an indigenously developed 46100 LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cell, marking a significant milestone for India's advanced battery manufacturing and energy independence. Ola Cell Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ola Electric, announced that the certified LFP 46100 platform expands its in-house cell portfolio beyond the NMC 4680 Bharat Cell and establishes a qualified technology foundation for future electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary energy-storage solutions.
Certification Details and Testing Rigor
Ola Cell Technologies received the BIS certification under IS 16046 (Part 2):2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017 after the cell cleared stringent safety, performance, and endurance tests at an NABL-accredited laboratory. The LFP 46100 also qualified under IS 16893 Parts 2 and 3 and UN 38.3 standards, completing comprehensive evaluations including electrical, mechanical, environmental, reliability, abuse, and transportation-safety assessments. Tests covered thermal abuse, external short circuit, forced discharge, impact, altitude, abnormal charging, vibration, crush, free fall, and mechanical shock.
Technical Specifications and Performance
The indigenously developed LFP 46100 cell offers an energy density of over 170 Wh/kg, broad operating-temperature capability, and a development pathway towards more than 4,000 charge-discharge cycles. It is designed for applications where safety, lifecycle, and cost are as critical as energy and power performance. Significant localization across materials, components, engineering, and manufacturing processes has been achieved.
Company Statement and Strategic Importance
Speaking on the milestone, an Ola Electric spokesperson said, "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. The successful certification and qualification of this cell reflects the strength of our R&D, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities, while reinforcing our commitment to developing world-class battery technologies in India."
The company added that the certification reinforces its push to accelerate EV adoption and strengthen domestic energy security. "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 said.
Broader Battery Strategy and Real-World Validation
Ola Electric's Gigafactory forms the cornerstone of its long-term battery strategy. By developing both NMC and LFP technologies on a common 46-series architecture, the company is positioned to deploy the most suitable chemistry across mobility and energy-storage applications while increasing domestic value addition and reducing dependence on imported cells. Thousands of vehicles powered by its 4680 Bharat Cells are already on Indian roads, clocking millions of kilometres in real-world conditions, underscoring the reliability of its battery technology.
