In a defining move for India’s clean energy transition, Ola Electric, India’s largest electric vehicle company, has officially launched Ola shakti, its first residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). With this bold step, Ola marks its entry into the rapidly expanding ₹1 Lakh Crore BESS market, expected to surpass ₹3 Lakh Crore by 2030.
Ola Shakti is a game-changing innovation that extends Ola’s expertise in advanced battery technology beyond mobility, transforming how Indian homes, farms, and businesses store, manage, and consume clean energy. Designed and manufactured entirely in India using Ola’s indigenous 4680 Bharat Cells, Ola शक्ति represents the next frontier in energy independence and sustainability.
Table of contents
- Entering India’s Booming BESS Market
- Powered by 4680 Bharat Cells: India’s Indigenous Energy Core
- Four Scalable Configurations to Empower Every Home
- Engineering Excellence Meets Everyday Simplicity
- Smart, Connected, and Intelligent Energy Management
- A Vision Beyond Homes: From Residences to the National Grid
- Bhavish Aggarwal on India’s Energy Independence
- Ola’s Integrated Energy Ecosystem
- Driving India Toward Energy Independence
- Thoughts
Entering India’s Booming BESS Market
With the launch of Ola Shakti, Ola Electric has diversified beyond EVs into the stationary energy storage sector a critical pillar for India’s renewable future. The company projects that its annual Gigafactory consumption for the BESS market will scale up to 5 GWh, eventually exceeding automotive battery demand within two years.
This strategic expansion leverages Ola’s Gigafactory infrastructure, cutting-edge 4680 cell technology, and PAN-India retail network, enabling rapid scale-up with zero incremental CapEx or R&D costs.
By unifying mobility and stationary storage under the same technological platform, Ola aims to democratize access to clean, reliable, and intelligent energy storage across urban and rural India.
Powered by 4680 Bharat Cells: India’s Indigenous Energy Core
At the heart of Ola Shakti lies the 4680 Bharat Cell, a high-density, thermally stable, and ultra-efficient lithium-ion cell developed at Ola’s Battery Innovation Centre (BIC) in Bengaluru.
This proprietary cell architecture ensures:
- 98% round-trip efficiency,
- Superior thermal management,
- Extended lifecycle, and
- Automotive-grade durability for stationary applications.
Unlike imported alternatives, the 4680 Bharat Cells are engineered, designed, and produced domestically, reinforcing India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in the energy sector.
Four Scalable Configurations to Empower Every Home
Ola shakti has been launched in four powerful configurations tailored for varied household and small-business needs:
| Configuration | Capacity | Power Output | Introductory Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Model | 1.5 kWh | 1 kW | ₹29,999 |
| Standard | 3 kWh | 1 kW | ₹55,999 |
| Advanced | 5.2 kWh | 3 kW | ₹1,19,999 |
| Premium | 9.1 kWh | 6 kW | ₹1,59,999 |
Reservations are open now at just ₹999, with deliveries beginning on Makar Sankranti 2026.
Each model is modular, portable, and upgradeable, allowing users to expand capacity easily as energy requirements grow.
Engineering Excellence Meets Everyday Simplicity
The Ola shakti BESS has been meticulously designed for the modern Indian household. With a compact footprint, stackable modular form, and tool-free installation, it fits seamlessly into any home or workspace.
Key engineering highlights:
- 0 ms changeover time – ensuring instant backup during power cuts.
- Wide input voltage tolerance (120V–290V) – protecting appliances from surges.
- IP67-rated battery enclosure – dust, monsoon, and flood resistant.
- Silent operation and zero maintenance, making it eco-friendly and cost-efficient.
It can power air conditioners, refrigerators, induction cooktops, farm pumps, and telecom devices with backup up to 1.5 hours at full load and charging speeds as fast as 2 hours.
Smart, Connected, and Intelligent Energy Management
Built with Ola’s core technology DNA, Ola shakti is not just a battery it’s a smart energy companion. Users can control and monitor their system via the Ola Energy App, transforming traditional backup into AI-powered intelligent energy management.
Smart Features Include:
- Real-time battery and load monitoring
- Time-of-Day (ToD) scheduling for optimal energy use
- Intelligent backup prioritization
- Remote diagnostics and OTA (Over-the-Air) updates
- Energy usage insights for savings optimization
- Expandable architecture for future solar integration
This system learns from household consumption patterns, automatically optimizing charge and discharge cycles, thus minimizing electricity bills and maximizing efficiency.
A Vision Beyond Homes: From Residences to the National Grid
The launch of Ola shakti represents just the beginning of Ola’s larger energy storage vision. The company plans to expand from residential to grid-scale BESS deployments, all anchored by the 4680 Bharat Cell platform.
As India’s renewable energy capacity continues to soar, energy storage is the missing link for balancing grids, enabling uninterrupted power supply, and making renewables viable at scale. Ola’s entry into this space positions it as a key enabler in India’s clean energy revolution.
Bhavish Aggarwal on India’s Energy Independence
Ola Electric’s Founder and CMD, Bhavish Aggarwal, expressed a clear and compelling vision:
“India doesn’t face an energy shortage; it faces an energy storage opportunity. With Ola shakti, we are turning that opportunity into energy independence. We have built world-class battery and cell technology for electric mobility. Now, we are extending that innovation to Indian homes helping them store and use clean energy intelligently.”
He emphasized that Ola Shakti leverages the company’s existing 4680 cell technology, Gigafactory capacity, and nationwide distribution, ensuring rapid scale-up without additional investment.
Ola’s Integrated Energy Ecosystem
The Ola Futurefactory in Tamil Nadu, one of the world’s largest EV manufacturing plants, serves as the nucleus for Ola’s integrated EV and energy ecosystem.
The company’s Battery Innovation Centre (BIC) in Bengaluru spearheads research on advanced cell chemistries, solid-state batteries, and thermal management. Meanwhile, Ola’s 4,000+ experience centers across India form a robust distribution backbone for the rollout of Ola shakti, ensuring accessibility across metros and Tier-2/3 towns.
Driving India Toward Energy Independence
With Ola shakti, Ola Electric is not just selling a product it’s redefining the energy narrative. The solution represents:
- Decentralized power generation and storage,
- Reduced dependence on fossil-fuel-based backups,
- Empowerment of rural and urban households alike, and
- Alignment with India’s Net-Zero goals for 2070.
By 2030, Ola aims to become a dominant force in India’s stationary energy market, helping millions of Indians transition toward clean, intelligent, and reliable power solutions.
Thoughts
Ola shakti is more than a breakthrough product it’s a national milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable and autonomous energy infrastructure. With its indigenous technology, scalable design, and visionary integration, Ola is empowering every Indian household to own the future of energy.
As the world moves toward a clean-energy era, Ola Electric stands at the forefront, leading with innovation, integrity, and a firm commitment to India’s green revolution.