Ola Electric Launches ‘Ola शक्ति’, Enters India’s ₹1 Lakh Crore Battery Energy Storage Market
India’s first fully indigenous residential BESS built on Ola’s 4680 Bharat Cell technology
Bengaluru, October 16, 2025: Ola Electric, India’s largest electric vehicle company, today announced the launch of Ola शक्ति, its first residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), marking the company’s entry into the ₹1 Lakh Crore BESS market. The company expects the sector to grow to over ₹3 Lakh Crore by 2030.
Ola शक्ति is India’s first fully designed, engineered, and manufactured residential energy storage solution powered by Ola’s indigenous 4680 Bharat Cells. Leveraging the company’s Gigafactory infrastructure and PAN-India distribution network, Ola शक्ति enables rapid scalability without additional capital or R&D investment. The company anticipates annual BESS consumption reaching 5 GWh in the next few years, surpassing its automotive battery demand.
Bhavish Aggarwal, CMD of Ola Electric, said, “India doesn’t face an energy shortage; it faces an energy storage opportunity. Ola शक्ति empowers homes to store and use clean energy intelligently, extending our world-class battery technology beyond electric mobility. With our 4680 cell technology and nationwide network, we can scale rapidly without extra investment.”
Advanced, Safe, and Scalable
Ola शक्ति delivers automotive-grade safety, up to 98% efficiency, and zero running or maintenance costs. Its modular design allows multi-directional stacking and simple home installation, while IP67-rated batteries ensure protection against dust, water, and monsoon conditions.
The system operates across a wide voltage range (120V–290V) and features instant 0ms changeover, offering a reliable alternative to traditional inverters and diesel generators.
Smart Energy Management
Ola शक्ति integrates intelligent energy management features, including:
Time-of-Day (ToD) charge/discharge scheduling
Intelligent backup prioritization
Remote diagnostics and OTA software updates
Expandable modules for future needs
Pricing and Availability
Ola शक्ति will be available in four configurations at introductory prices for the first 10,000 units:
1kW / 1.5kWh – ₹29,999
1kW / 3kWh – ₹55,999
3kW / 5.2kWh – ₹1,19,999
6kW / 9.1kWh – ₹1,59,999
The system can power air conditioners, refrigerators, induction cooktops, farm pumps, and communication equipment, providing backup of up to 1.5 hours at full load and charging in as little as 2 hours.
Reservations open today for ₹1,999 via the Ola Electric website and Ola Experience Centers, with deliveries commencing Makar Sankranti 2026.
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