Ola Cell Technologies (OCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ola Electric, has received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its indigenously developed LFP 46100 cylindrical cell, becoming the first Indian company to secure BIS certification for a locally developed cell in the 46100 format.
The certification marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to build advanced battery manufacturing capabilities and strengthen energy independence.
Meeting stringent safety and performance standards
In addition to BIS certification, the LFP 46100 cell has successfully qualified under IS 16893 Parts 2 and 3 as well as UN 38.3 standards, confirming compliance with prescribed electrical, mechanical, environmental, reliability, abuse and transportation safety requirements.
The cell has been developed with a high degree of localisation across materials, components, engineering and manufacturing processes, underscoring Ola Electric’s capability to develop, qualify and industrialise advanced battery technologies within India.
Undergoing extensive validation
To secure BIS certification, the LFP 46100 cell underwent a series of rigorous safety, performance and endurance evaluations at a National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited facility.
The qualification process included tests covering thermal abuse, external short circuit, forced discharge, impact, altitude, abnormal charging, vibration, continuous low-rate charging, crush, free fall and mechanical shock.
Strengthening India’s battery ecosystem
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 spokesperson added that the company is continuing to expand its in-house cell portfolio to create the technological foundation required to accelerate EV adoption, support future energy storage solutions and strengthen India’s energy independence.
Expanding the in-house cell portfolio
The certified LFP 46100 platform expands Ola Electric’s in-house cell portfolio beyond its NMC 4680 Bharat Cell and establishes a technology foundation for future electric vehicle and stationary energy storage applications.
The cell offers an energy density of more than 170 Wh/kg, broad operating temperature capability and a development pathway towards more than 4,000 charge-discharge cycles. It has been designed for applications where safety, lifecycle and cost are as important as energy and power performance.
Building on Bharat Cell success
Ola Electric said thousands of vehicles powered by its 4680 Bharat Cells are already operating on Indian roads, collectively covering millions of kilometres in real-world conditions.
The company said this growing on-road validation demonstrates the reliability and performance of its battery technology while highlighting its ability to scale advanced cell manufacturing capabilities within India.