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Ola Electric shares surge as homegrown EV tech bags certification
08 May 2026

Ola Electric's mass-market electric scooter, the S1 X+ (5.2kWh), has been certified under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989.

The approval was granted by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, a government-certified testing agency.

This certification is a major milestone in making advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology available to a larger customer base across India.

Following the news, Ola Electric shares rose 3.5% in today's session.

The EV is backed by India-made Bharat Cell battery pack
Product features

The S1 X+ (5.2kWh) is powered by Ola's indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack. It now boasts the longest range in its mass-market scooter portfolio.

The company said this certification marks a major step toward bringing high-performance EV technology to a much wider set of customers across India.

An Ola Electric spokesperson called it "a significant milestone as we bring our in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell technology to the mass market at scale."

EVs a practical choice for many customers across India
Adoption impact

The spokesperson further said, "As the longest range scooter in our mass market portfolio, it delivers a strong combination of range, performance, safety, and reliability, making EVs a practical choice for a much wider set of customers across India."

This makes EVs a practical choice for many customers across India.

The certification is another important step toward accelerating EV adoption beyond metros and into the heart of the country.

The scooter offers IDC range of up to 320km
Performance specs

The S1 X+ (5.2kWh) offers an IDC range of 320km and a top speed of 125km/h. It is powered by an 11kW mid-drive motor with an integrated MCU.

The scooter leverages the high energy density and advanced thermal capabilities of Ola's in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack.

This makes long-distance commuting practical, especially beyond urban centers.

Certification covers vehicle-level safety, performance, regulatory compliance tests
Market strategy

The S1 X+ (5.2kWh) combines range, performance, and affordability to overcome key barriers to EV adoption in the mass segment.

The certification was granted after a thorough validation program covering vehicle-level safety, performance, and regulatory compliance tests as mandated under CMVR.

The scooter went through rigorous testing including constructional and functional safety, range validation among other critical parameters ensuring adherence to the highest regulatory standards.