On October 16, 2025, Ola Electric took a strategic leap beyond electric mobility by launching its first residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), named Ola Shakti. This move marks the company’s entry into India’s rapidly expanding BESS market, which is projected to exceed ₹3 Lakh Crore by 2030.
The launch of Ola Shakti aims to transform energy access and management for households, farms, and businesses, making stored energy a portable and on-demand resource.
Ola Shakti: A Game-Changer in Residential Energy Storage
Ola Shakti is India’s first fully domestically designed, engineered, and manufactured residential BESS, powered by Ola’s proprietary 4680 Bharat Cells, initially developed for electric vehicles.
The system features a modular design that allows easy scalability and installation, making it suitable for homes and adaptable for larger energy storage needs. It comes in multiple configurations—1.5 kWh, 3 kWh, 5.2 kWh, and 9.1 kWh—priced between ₹29,999 and ₹1,59,999 for the first 10,000 units.
Key Features and Advantages
Ola Shakti integrates advanced features to enhance energy management and efficiency:
- Automotive-grade safety and high efficiency of up to 98%
- Zero running and maintenance costs
- Instant changeover (0 ms) for uninterrupted power supply
- Operates across a wide voltage range (120V–290V)
- Weatherproof IP67-rated batteries, suitable for diverse environments
- Time-of-Day (ToD) charge/discharge scheduling
- Intelligent backup prioritization
- Remote diagnostics and over-the-air (OTA) software updates
- Expansion capabilities for continuous energy supply
The system is capable of powering high-demand appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and farm pumps, with charging times as fast as 2 hours and providing up to 1.5 hours of backup at full load.
Market Outlook and Production Plans
Ola Electric aims to scale its BESS production to 5 GWh annually, potentially surpassing its automotive battery consumption. Leveraging its Gigafactory infrastructure and nationwide distribution network, the company is well-positioned to meet India’s growing demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions.
With Ola Shakti, the company is poised to redefine residential energy storage in India, making it more accessible, reliable, and efficient for a wide spectrum of users.
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