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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Ola Electric targets global market with ₹5 lakh Diamondhead EV motorcycle
Ola Electric on Friday unveiled its new electric motorcycle, Diamondhead, with an expected price of Rs 500,000, targeting a foray into the global market. The company said the motorcycle is designed for commuting, touring, and performance riding. Deliveries of these vehicles are expected to begin in the calendar year 2027. Further advancing its localisation drive, the EV major also announced the integration of an indigenously developed 4680 battery cell into two of its key models: the S1 Pro Plus electric scooter and the Roadster X Plus motorcycle. It also showcased a motor without rare earth metals at its Gigafactory. Deliveries of the updated vehicles will begin post-Navaratri. Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said the Diamondhead aims for a target price of Rs 500,000. 'Our mission is to take biking to the next level not just in India, but across the world,' he added. The addition of the indigenous battery to its portfolio follows the company's launch of its 110-acre Ola Gigafactory, which has an initial capacity of 5 gigawatt-hours (GWh). Ola also refreshed its scooter lineup, unveiling the S1 Pro Sport, which will be priced at Rs 149,999 (ex-showroom, introductory), with deliveries commencing from January 2026. 'The S1 Pro Sport delivers twice the power of others in the segment, with top speed and acceleration suited for both track and city use. It offers performance, safety features, and suspension that competitors lack, and will be priced competitively against current market options,' Aggarwal said. To improve its market share, the company will now retail the S1 Pro Plus at Rs 1,69,999, down from Rs 1,99,999, while the Roadster X Plus is priced at Rs 1,89,999, a cut from Rs 2,24,000. The launch comes at a time when Ola's competitors are rapidly expanding their electric two-wheeler portfolios. In recent months, Bajaj introduced the Chetak 3001 at Rs 99,990 to target the budget EV segment; Hero MotoCorp rolled out the Vida VX2 with flexible battery ownership options; and TVS launched the iQube ST with a bigger 5.3 kWh battery and an extended 212 km range. Ather updated its 450 series with new features like magic twist braking and plans to unveil a new EL platform with software upgrades and faster charging later this month. Meanwhile, Ultraviolette launched the Tesseract scooter, and Royal Enfield is gearing up for the launch of its first electric motorcycle. The S1 Pro Sport's electric motor produces 16 kW of peak power and 71 Nm of torque, enabling a claimed 0–40 km/h time of 2.0 seconds and a top speed of 152 km/h. According to Vahan data from January to July, Ola registered 1,33,134 units in 2025 compared to 2,70,346 units in 2024 — a decline of about 50.8 per cent. This launch comes at a time when the company has been losing market share amid multiple challenges, including thousands of consumer complaints over alleged faulty products that prompted CCPA intervention and a sizable warranty provision, as well as reported glitches in its vehicle registration process following the termination of a vendor partnership during an internal system overhaul. The company outlined plans to scale its hypercharger network to 10,000 chargers by 2026, aiming to cover major urban and intercity routes. Ola also provided an update on its battery cell manufacturing programme, which it said will enable greater localisation of components. According to Aggarwal, this initiative 'will help control costs and reduce import dependence' as electric mobility adoption increases. Ola also unveiled its new MoveOS 6 software, which will add features such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot alerts, a voice assistant, and multiple customisable modes. The company highlighted its in-house 4680 'Bharat' cells, which will power two-wheelers, three-wheelers, energy storage systems, and drones. The motorcycles and scooters will be available through Ola's existing direct-to-customer sales network, with bookings for the scooters starting immediately. Aggarwal said the company's focus is to expand both product offerings and charging infrastructure in parallel, supporting wider adoption of electric two-wheelers in India.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ola Electric integrates indigenous 4680 Bharat Cell into its vehicles
Ola Electric on Friday presented its 'India Inside' vision at the annual Sankalp 2025 event, highlighting products developed and manufactured in India using domestic technology and supply chains. The company said the approach aims to ensure supply chain sovereignty and create solutions for both India and global markets. New products and technologies The company announced the integration of its 4680 Bharat Cell , claimed to be India's first indigenously developed lithium-ion cell , into vehicles starting with the S1 Pro+ 5.2kWh and Roadster X+ 9.1kWh. The S1 Pro Sport, also powered by the Bharat Cell, will be offered with 5.2kWh and 4kWh battery packs. Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder and CMD of Ola Electric, said, 'This year's Sankalp and our vision of India Inside is accelerating this mission by commercialising 4680 Bharat Cell and rare earth free motors later this year. It shows that innovation can be imagined, engineered, and manufactured entirely in India'. The company introduced a ferrite motor that does not use rare-earth magnets, targeting phased deployment from Q3 FY26. Ola also showcased its modular Gen 4 platform, which will be used for future two-, three-, and four-wheelers, and will support multiple battery cell formats and motor types. A prototype of the Diamondhead motorcycle was displayed, featuring hub-centred steering, custom silicon, and lightweight materials. Ola targets a CY27 launch under ₹5,00,000. Product specifications and pricing S1 Pro Sport: 16kW motor, 5.2kWh battery, IDC range up to 320km, top speed 152kmph, ₹1,49,999 introductory price, deliveries from January 2026.S1 Pro+: 13kW motor, 5.2kWh battery, IDC range up to 320km, top speed 141kmph, ₹1,69,999 introductory price, additional ₹10,000 discount until 17 August, deliveries from X+: 11kW motor, 9.1kWh battery, IDC range up to 501km, top speed 125kmph, ₹1,89,999 introductory price, additional ₹10,000 discount until 17 August, deliveries from Navratri. Software updates The company released MoveOS 6, an AI-powered operating system featuring adaptive cruise control, front collision warning, lane departure warning, terrain-specific ABS and traction control, and a multilingual interface in 11 Indian languages. The update will be available from early 2026.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ola Electric showcases Bharat cell, rare earth-free motor at ‘Sankalp'
Synopsis Ola Electric unveiled its first in-house 4680 Bharat cell battery and a motor without rare earth metals at its Sankalp event. The new S1 Pro+ scooter with the new battery was also in the launch line-up. The company also introduced MoveOS 6 with enhanced features. Ola plans to launch the S1 Pro Sport scooter in 2026 and an electric bike in 2027.
Mint
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Mint
Ola S1 Pro Sport debuts with 13 kW Motor, 320 km claimed range: Price, features and more
Ola Electric has introduced its new flagship electric scooter, the S1 Pro Sport, during the Sankalp event at its Tamil Nadu facility on the eve of Independence Day. The model is priced at an introductory ₹ 1,49,999 (ex-showroom), with reservations open for ₹ 999. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in January 2026. The S1 Pro Sport is positioned as a sport-focused variant within the S1 line-up and is equipped with a 13 kW ferrite motor developed and manufactured in-house. It features revised styling, a sport-tuned suspension, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) — marking the first time the technology has been offered on an electric scooter in India. Design changes include sharper, aerodynamically optimised bodywork, a small windscreen, carbon fibre front fender and grab rail, and a redesigned seat with revised foam for added comfort. The lighting setup remains fully LED, with the addition of a new daytime running light for increased visibility. On the technology front, the ADAS package incorporates collision warnings, blind spot alerts, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, and speeding alerts. A front-mounted camera can operate as a dashcam, record rides, and capture theft-related incidents. The scooter's interface has also been updated to support a voice assistant, customisable display themes, personalised ride analytics, predictive maintenance alerts, and smart charging. The new ferrite magnet motor delivers a peak output of 16 kW and 71 Nm of torque, paired with a 5.2 kWh battery pack using 4680 cells. Ola claims a top speed of 152 km/h, a 0–40 km/h acceleration time of 2 seconds, and an IDC range of 320 km. The suspension setup consists of a telescopic front fork and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock, with disc brakes at both ends. The scooter runs on a 14-inch front alloy wheel with wide-profile tyres, offers 34 litres of under-seat storage, and has a seat height of 791 mm. Alongside the S1 Pro Sport launch, Ola has revised pricing for its existing models fitted with 4680 cells. The S1 Pro+ 5.2 kWh is now listed at ₹ 1,69,999, while the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh is priced at ₹ 1,89,999 (ex-showroom). Both are available with an additional ₹ 10,000 discount until 17 August. Deliveries of these updated models will commence from Navratri.
