Key Takeaways
- Ola Electric has launched Ola Shakti, its first residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), entering the growing Indian energy storage market.
- The product offers features like automotive-grade safety, 98% efficiency, and instant changeover time, aiming to enhance energy independence for homes and businesses.
- Ola Shakti is priced across four configurations, with bookings starting from October 16, and deliveries expected to begin in January 2026.
Ola Electric’s Entry into Energy Storage
Ola Electric, led by Chairman Bhavish Aggarwal, has officially launched Ola Shakti, its inaugural residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This product marks the company’s expansion into India’s burgeoning energy storage sector, projected to grow from Rs 1 lakh crore to over Rs 3 lakh crore by 2030.
The Ola Shakti is designed to meet energy needs for homes, farms, and small businesses, extending Ola’s footprint beyond its traditional electric mobility market. The new system is expected to leverage the capabilities of Ola’s Gigafactory, which is projected to consume around 5 GWh of BESS capacity annually, surpassing the company’s automotive consumption.
Ola Shakti is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, boasting a 98% efficiency rate and zero running or maintenance costs. Its features include an instant changeover time of 0 ms, protection against voltage fluctuations within a 120V–290V range, and IP67-rated weatherproof batteries, tested against adverse weather conditions.
In his remarks about the launch, Aggarwal emphasized that India is faced not with an energy shortage, but with an opportunity for energy storage. He stated, “With Ola Shakti, we’re turning that opportunity into energy independence,” showcasing the product as a natural extension of Ola’s existing innovations in battery technology.
What Sets Ola Shakti Apart
Ola Shakti is constructed using the company’s proprietary 4680 Bharat Cell technology and is marketed as India’s first fully indigenously designed and produced residential BESS. The system leverages automotive-grade battery packs manufactured at the Ola Gigafactory, minimizing the need for additional capital or R&D.
Smart energy management features are key highlights of the Ola Shakti, incorporating Time-of-Day scheduling, intelligent backup, remote diagnostics, and over-the-air (OTA) updates. Users will benefit from real-time monitoring of battery health and energy flow, allowing for optimized energy usage and cost savings.
Pricing and Booking Details
Ola Shakti will be available in four configurations at introductory prices:
– 1 kW / 1.5 kWh – Rs 29,999
– 1 kW / 3 kWh – Rs 55,999
– 3 kW / 5.2 kWh – Rs 1,19,999
– 6 kW / 9.1 kWh – Rs 1,59,999
With capabilities to power essential appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators, the system promises fast charging times of just 2 hours and a backup capacity of up to 1.5 hours under full load.
Bookings for Ola Shakti commenced on October 16, with a nominal booking fee of Rs 999. Interested customers can reserve their units through the Ola Electric website or at designated Ola Experience Centres, with deliveries anticipated to start from Makar Sankranti in January 2026.
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