Ola Electric Expands Into BESS Market Segment, Launched Ola Shakti For Homes, Farms & Businesses
Ola Electric announced its entry into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) market on October 16, 2025. Reports suggest that the sector shall grow from Rs. 1 lakh crore to Rs. 3 lakh crore by 2030. The Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer launched Ola Shakti, a portable BESS solution for homes, farms, and businesses.
Ola Electric CMD Bhavish Aggarwal addressed the media, stating that India faces an issue with energy storage, not an energy shortage. He noted that energy consumption peaks at night when solar power is unavailable. Aggarwal emphasised that Ola Shakti aims to transform this storage gap into an opportunity for achieving energy independence.
Aggarwal stated that Ola’s Gigafactory consumption for the BESS market could reach 5GWh in the coming years. This figure may exceed the company’s automotive energy needs soon. He added that Ola’s world-class battery and cell technology will now empower homes to store and use clean energy efficiently.
Ola Shakti
Aggarwal states that Ola Shakti is a natural progression of the company’s innovation journey. It leverages Ola’s existing cell technology, Gigafactory production, and nationwide distribution network. The new product ensured quick scalability and cost efficiency without requiring additional R&D or capital investment.
Ola Shakti uses Ola’s indigenous 4680 Bharat Cells, making it India’s first fully designed and manufactured residential BESS. It strengthens India’s goal of building self-reliant energy infrastructure. Ola claims the system embodies cutting-edge engineering and sustainable domestic innovation.
Options
Customers can access the system in four configurations: 1.5 kWh, 3 kWh, 5.2 kWh, and 9.1 kWh. The prices start at Rs. 29,999 and go up to Rs. 1,59,999 for early buyers. The company opened reservations at Rs. 999, scheduling deliveries for Makar Sankranti 2026.
Ola Shakti can power air conditioners, refrigerators, farm pumps, and communication equipment. It offers two-hour charging and up to 1.5 hours of backup at full load. Ola says this ensures reliable performance for both residential and rural applications.
Outlook
The company’s product team highlighted automotive-grade safety, 98% efficiency, and zero maintenance costs. Unlike diesel generators or lead-acid inverters, Ola Shakti provides clean, efficient, and silent operation. This launch expands Ola Electric beyond mobility, driving India’s transition toward sustainable energy storage.
