Ola Electric to Introduce 4680 Battery Cells from September 2025

Ola Electric is set to upgrade its electric scooters with advanced 4680 battery cells starting September 2025, the auspicious month of Navratri. This marks a major shift in its battery technology. The move aims to enhance range, charging speed, and durability, but will this lead to a price hike for consumers? We tell all. 

Current vs. New Battery Tech

Currently, Ola scooters like the S1 Pro use 2170 lithium-ion cells with NMC (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt) chemistry, offering a 3.97 kWh pack and a claimed range of 181 km. The new 4680 cells—named after their dimensions (46mm diameter, 80mm height)—are larger, more energy-dense, and use improved chemistry (likely NMC 2.0 or silicon-anode tech).

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Key Benefits of 4680 Cells

• Higher Energy Density: More range (potentially 200+ km) without increasing battery size.

• Faster Charging: Reduced charging time due to better thermal management.

• Lower Manufacturing Cost: Tesla claims 4680 cells are 14% cheaper to produce

If Ola achieves similar savings, it could offset price hikes.

Will Ola Scooters Become More Expensive?

While 4680 cells are cost-efficient at scale, initial adoption may lead to a 5-10% price increase due to R&D and new production lines. However, Ola could absorb some costs to stay competitive, especially with rivals like Ather and TVS still using 2170 cells.