Ola Electric has firmly denied recent media reports suggesting involvement in a technology leak related to pouch cell battery designs, calling the allegations “completely baseless and misleading.” The company clarified that its cutting-edge 4680 Bharat Cell is built using advanced dry electrode technology in a cylindrical form factor, not the older pouch cell format alleged in the reports.
According to Ola Electric, a South Korean publication recently claimed that a former LG Energy Solution executive attempted to transfer proprietary pouch cell technology to Ola. However, the company emphasized that pouch cells are neither part of its current research nor its commercial roadmap. Instead, Ola’s indigenous 4680 Bharat Cell represents a next-generation leap in energy density, durability, and performance, marking a significant milestone for India’s battery manufacturing sector.
“Our 4680 Bharat Cell is based on world-class dry electrode cylindrical technology that surpasses the outdated pouch cell architecture,” the company said in an official statement.
The statement further noted that the timing of these reports appears strategically suspicious, emerging just as Ola’s 4680 Bharat Cell has entered commercial production. The company believes that the selective leaks aim to undermine India’s increasing self-reliance in advanced energy technologies.
“The fear of losing market opportunities, including a major customer in Ola Electric, is prompting a foreign rival to attack an indigenous battery innovation,” Ola added.
Ola’s management highlighted that the 4680 Bharat Cell is India’s first large-format cylindrical battery developed and manufactured locally. It is designed to compete with established global players in both performance and scalability.
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The company has filed 720 patents, of which 124 have already been granted.
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The Battery Innovation Centre (BIC) in Bengaluru employs over 250 global experts in cell design and manufacturing.
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India’s first operational Gigafactory, established under Ola Cell Technologies, with an investment of ₹2,500 crore.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, crediting government policies for fostering a robust ecosystem of research, innovation, and domestic manufacturing in clean energy.
“India’s progress in advanced cell technology, exemplified by the 4680 Bharat Cell, is the direct result of this vision for technological self-reliance,” the company said. “We will not allow business rivalries or motivated media speculation to derail India’s push toward global leadership in battery innovation.”
Ola’s strong response underscores India’s growing confidence in developing homegrown clean energy technologies while resisting external pressures from global competitors. The company reiterated that it remains deeply committed to ethical innovation, intellectual property protection, and sustainable manufacturing at scale.
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