Ola S1 Z, Gig to be the first products to use Bharat 4680 cells. Will debut in April 2025
Ola Electric CEO and founder, Bhavish Aggarwal has announced that the recently launched Ola Gig and S1 Z will be the first products to use the company’s in-house Bharat 4680 cells. The deliveries for the Ola Gig as well as the Ola S1 Z will begin from April 2025. On the social media platform ‘X’, Aggarwal stated “The@OlaElectric Gig and S1 Z will be the first products with our 4680 Bharat cell!! Coming April 2025."
Earlier during the company’s ‘Sankalp 2024’ event, Aggarwal had announced that the in-house developed lithium-ion cells which are being produced within the country and are going to be integrated into all Ola electric vehicles from 2026. However, with the recent announcement, the in-house developed cells will debut sooner than the earlier claimed period.
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Ola Electric claims that these lithium-ion cells boast cutting-edge technology, providing five times the energy density (275 Wh/kg) than the widely used 2170-format cells in automotive applications. These cells are further claimed to operate efficiently over a broader temperature range of 10 degree celsius to 70 degree celsius along with providing an extended lifespan with more than 1,000 charge cycles, and support enhanced fast-charging performance, reaching 50 per cent charge within just 13 minutes.
Ola S1 Z and Gig: Specs
The Ola S1 Z is targeted towards urban commuters for personal use, and the Ola Gig e-scooter, as the name suggests, is aimed at gig workers. While removable batteries offer much convenience for personal uses, commercial applications stand to benefit the most from this technology. Interestingly, these will also be the first Ola Electric product to feature removable battery packs.
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The base variant of the Ola Gig is offered at an introductory price of ₹39,999 and is geared towards those working for short distances. It claims an IDC-certified range of 112 km and tops out at 25 kmph. It comes with a 250 W electric motor and a single removable 1.5 kWh battery. Meanwhile, the Gig+ variant gets an introductory price of ₹49,999 and caters to gig workers travelling longer distances and/or dealing with heavier payloads.
The base S1 Z is priced at ₹59,999 (introductory). It features a 2.9 kW hub motor and uses single or dual 1.5 kWh battery pack configurations. With this, the S1 Z claims to offer an IDC-certified range of 75 km or 146 km with the dual-battery setup. Topping out at 70 kmph, this e-scooter can go from a standstill to 20 kmph in 1.8 seconds and brings an LCD console.
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The S1 Z+ variant is touted as a dual-usage e-scooter that is aimed at both personal and commercial uses through urban or semi-urban roads. It is priced at ₹64,999 (introductory) and is built with an emphasis on ruggedness and durability. It comes with the same specifications as that of the base variant while sporting additional accessories for commercial activities.
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