Ola Electric Mobility Limited has received government certification for its S1 X+ 5.2 kWh electric scooter, powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, marking a significant step in the company’s push to bring high-capacity, long-range EV technology to India’s mass market segment.
The certification has been issued by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, a government-authorised testing agency, under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) 1989. The approval follows a comprehensive validation programme covering vehicle-level safety, performance, range validation, and regulatory compliance testing.
What are the key specifications of the Ola S1 X+ 5.2 kWh?
The S1 X+ 5.2 kWh delivers an IDC range of 320 km on a single charge — making it the longest range product in Ola Electric’s mass market scooter portfolio. The scooter is powered by an 11 kW mid-drive motor with an integrated motor control unit and achieves a top speed of 125 km/h. The extended range is enabled by the high energy density and advanced thermal management capabilities of Ola’s in-house 4680 Bharat Cell format, which the company has been deploying progressively across its scooter and motorcycle range.
What is the 4680 Bharat Cell?
The 4680 refers to the cell’s physical dimensions — 46 mm diameter and 80 mm height — a format pioneered globally for its superior energy density compared to conventional smaller cylindrical cells. Ola Electric’s Bharat Cell is an indigenously developed version of this format, produced at the company’s Battery Innovation Centre in Bengaluru and manufactured at its Futurefactory in Tamil Nadu. The development of domestic cell manufacturing capability is central to Ola’s vertically integrated business model, spanning cell chemistry, battery pack engineering, and vehicle production.
Why does this certification matter?
The S1 X+ 5.2 kWh is positioned squarely at the mass market — buyers outside metros who need a practical, high-range, affordable alternative to petrol two-wheelers. A 320 km IDC range directly addresses one of the most persistent barriers to EV adoption in tier-2 and tier-3 markets: range anxiety on longer intercity or semi-urban commutes. The ICAT certification under CMVR is a prerequisite for commercial sale in India, and its receipt clears the path for the company to begin retail deployment of this variant.
An Ola Electric spokesperson said the government certification marks a significant milestone in bringing 4680 Bharat Cell technology to the mass market at scale, and described the S1 X+ 5.2 kWh as an important step towards accelerating EV adoption beyond metros and into the heart of the country.
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