Ola Electric Stock Surges After Indigenous LFP Battery Cell Secures Landmark BIS Certification

Ola Electric Stock Surges After Indigenous LFP Battery Cell Secures Landmark BIS Certification​

Ola Electric Mobility shares climbed significantly in afternoon trade after news broke that its subsidiary, Ola Cell Technologies (OCT), secured Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its indigenously developed LFP 46100 cylindrical battery cell. The stock was trading at Rs 43.77, reflecting a gain of 2.94%.

The certification marks a major achievement for the company and the domestic EV ecosystem. Ola Electric is now the first Indian company to secure BIS approval for an indigenously developed battery cell in the high-demand 46100 format.

Technical Compliance and Battery Excellence​

The LFP 46100 cell has met stringent international standards, which underscores its robustness and safety profile. The certification was granted under IS 16046 (Part 2):2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017.

Furthermore, the battery design successfully qualified under IS 16893 Parts 2 and 3, as well as the UN 38.3 standards. This compliance confirms that the cell adheres to a comprehensive set of electrical, mechanical, environmental, reliability, abuse, and transportation safety requirements.

Rigorous Testing Validates Battery Integrity​

To attain this critical certification, the battery underwent extensive testing at a National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited facility. The rigorous evaluation included several demanding tests such as thermal abuse, external short-circuit, forced discharge, impact resistance, and mechanical shock tests.

The successful completion of these processes validates the engineering strength and quality control embedded in Ola Electric's battery manufacturing process.

Expanding Portfolio for EV and Storage Markets​

This newly certified LFP 46100 cell significantly expands Ola Electric's proprietary in-house battery portfolio beyond its established NMC 4680 Bharat Cell platform. The new technology is specified to offer an energy density exceeding 170 Wh/kg.

The LFP 46100 cell is designed with a target of more than 4,000 charge-discharge cycles. This makes it versatile, suitable for use in electric mobility applications as well as stationary energy storage solutions.

Commitment to Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Independence​

An Ola Electric spokesperson highlighted the significance of this achievement, stating that the BIS certification reflects the strength of the company’s R&D and manufacturing capabilities. They emphasized that this move is pivotal to developing world-class battery technologies within India.

The certification strengthens the ambitious goals of Ola Electric's Gigafactory. The facility is dedicated to producing both NMC and LFP chemistries on a common 46-series architecture, thereby increasing domestic value addition.

Real-World Validation from Current Fleet Operations​

Ola Electric noted that thousands of vehicles currently running on Indian roads are powered by its 4680 Bharat Cells. This extensive real-world deployment serves as crucial validation for the performance and reliability of the company's core battery technology base. The integration of both LFP and NMC chemistries solidifies the company’s trajectory toward accelerated EV adoption in India.