Ola Electric Receives BIS Certification for Indigenous 46100 LFP Battery Cell in India
Ola Electric has received BIS certification for its indigenously developed 46100 LFP cylindrical battery cell, becoming the first Indian company to secure certification for this cell format. The certified cell expands the company's in-house battery portfolio alongside its 4680 Bharat Cell.
Ola Electric Receives BIS Certification for Indigenous 46100 LFP Battery Cell in India
Ola Electric has received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its indigenously developed 46100 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cylindrical battery cell. The company said the certification was awarded to its subsidiary, Ola Cell Technologies (OCT), making it the first Indian company to receive BIS certification for a locally developed battery cell in the 46100 format.
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Certified Under BIS Safety Standard
The 46100 LFP cell has been certified under IS 16046 (Part 2):2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017, which covers safety requirements for rechargeable lithium cells and batteries.
According to the company, the cell has also qualified under IS 16893 Parts 2 and 3 and UN 38.3 standards, meeting requirements related to electrical, mechanical, environmental, reliability, abuse and transportation safety.
Cell Underwent Multiple Safety Tests
To obtain the BIS certification, the battery cell was tested at a laboratory accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
The qualification process included tests such as thermal abuse, external short circuit, forced discharge, impact, altitude simulation, abnormal charging, vibration, continuous low-rate charging, crush, free fall and mechanical shock.
Expands Ola's In-House Battery Portfolio
The newly certified 46100 LFP cell joins Ola Electric's existing 4680 Bharat Cell, which uses nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistry.
The company stated that the LFP cell offers an energy density of over 170 Wh/kg and is being developed with a target of exceeding 4,000 charge-discharge cycles. The cell is intended for use in electric vehicles as well as stationary energy storage applications.
Focus on Local Battery Manufacturing
Ola Electric said the 46100 LFP cell has been developed with localized materials, components, engineering and manufacturing processes.
The company also stated that vehicles powered by its 4680 Bharat Cells are currently operating on Indian roads, while its Gigafactory is designed to support production of both NMC and LFP cells based on a common 46-series cylindrical architecture.
Elctrik Speaks
The BIS certification marks another step in the localisation of battery cell manufacturing in India. While the certification confirms compliance with safety and testing standards, large-scale production and wider commercial deployment of the 46100 LFP cell will determine its role in India's EV battery ecosystem.
Speaking on the occasion, an 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. As we continue to expand our in-house cell portfolio, we are creating the technological foundation required to accelerate EV adoption, support future energy storage solutions, and strengthen India’s energy independence.”