Ola Electric Introduces Shakti Battery System

shubham kumar

13 Jan 2026

2 Min

Ola Electric Introduces Shakti Battery System

Why in News?

Ola Electric officially rolled out its first residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), branded as ‘Shakti’, from its Gigafactory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. This marks the company’s strategic expansion beyond the automotive sector into the stationary energy storage market, leveraging its indigenous battery technology.

Key Points

Indigenous Technology: The system is powered by Ola’s in-house 4680 Bharat Cell, making it India’s first residential BESS to be fully designed and manufactured domestically.
Configurations: It is available in four variants: 1.5 kWh, 3 kWh, 5.2 kWh, and 9.1 kWh, catering to households, farms, and small businesses.
Performance: Offers a 98% energy efficiency rate with an instant 0 ms changeover time, ensuring uninterrupted power for sensitive electronics.
Durability: The units are IP67-rated (dust and water-resistant) and operate within a wide voltage range (200V–240V) to protect against fluctuations.
Smart Features: Integrated with an AI-powered app for real-time energy flow monitoring and automated usage optimization.
Market Impact: Aimed at replacing traditional lead-acid inverters and diesel generators with a cleaner, maintenance-free lithium-ion alternative.

Important Terms

BESS: Battery Energy Storage System; technology that stores energy for later use.
4680 Bharat Cell: A large-format cylindrical lithium-ion cell developed by Ola for higher energy density.
Makar Sankranti 2026: The scheduled timeline for the commencement of product deliveries.
Time-of-Day (ToD) Scheduling: A feature allowing users to charge the battery during off-peak hours to save on electricity bills.

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