Ola Shakti Energy Storage Portfolio Expands Beyond Mobility

Ola Electric Expands Into Stationary Energy Storage

Ola Shakti energy storage portfolio marks Ola Electric’s expansion beyond electric mobility into stationary energy storage, covering residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale applications. The portfolio is built around lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology and includes systems ranging from home backup and solar storage to grid-scale energy storage. Ola Electric said its products use a vertically integrated cell-to-system architecture, extending its battery technology into multiple energy applications. The company is positioning the portfolio as a scalable platform designed to help customers store electricity, manage energy use and integrate renewable power across different operating environments.

Portfolio Covers Multiple Energy Storage Applications

The portfolio comprises Shakti Gen2 for residential applications, Shakti Rack for commercial establishments and infrastructure, and Mahashakti for commercial, industrial and utility-scale applications. Ola Electric said the products use its vertically integrated cell-to-system architecture, allowing the company to apply its battery and cell technology across different storage scales. Bhavish Aggarwal, chairman and managing director of Ola Electric, said, “The use cases of our world-class battery and cell technology will manifest beyond electric mobility.” He added that Ola Shakti extends the company’s innovation from the home to the grid while supporting intelligent storage and use of clean energy in India.

Shakti Gen2 Targets Residential Energy Storage

Shakti Gen2 is the residential offering, combining battery backup, energy management and solar energy storage. It is available in 4.6kWh/3kW and 9.2kWh/6kW configurations, with around 1.5 hours of backup at full load. The system supports energy monitoring through the Ola Shakti app and solar charging through an MPPT system. The 4.6kWh version is priced at ₹99,999, while the 9.2kWh version costs ₹1,74,999. Reservations are open for ₹999, with deliveries targeted to begin in November 2026. Ola Electric has also introduced a Shakti Solar Charge Controller for homes with solar installations, with standalone 3kW and 6kW MPPT configurations designed to integrate with Shakti.

Shakti Rack Expands Commercial and Infrastructure Storage

The Shakti Rack range extends stationary storage into commercial and infrastructure applications through AC and DC variants. The Shakti AC Rack has a 73kWh capacity, an 18–50kW inverter and a 415V three-phase AC architecture with an integrated inverter, supporting facility backup, peak shaving and energy optimisation. The Shakti DC Rack is designed for telecom and DC infrastructure, offering 38–77kWh per rack, 48V DC operation and an air-cooled LFP architecture. Its intended functions include direct DC power, critical infrastructure backup and modular capacity expansion. Both Shakti Rack variants are scheduled to become available from March 2027.

Mahashakti Targets Industrial and Utility-Scale Storage

Mahashakti extends the portfolio to larger commercial, industrial and utility-scale storage applications. The Mahashakti Rack has a 257kWh capacity and 125kW output, an integrated power conversion system, 415V three-phase AC architecture and liquid cooling. Potential applications include manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, warehouses, retail operations and digital infrastructure. The utility-scale Mahashakti system has a 6.26MWh capacity and 2.5MW output, uses a 1331.2V DC architecture and liquid cooling, and can be configured for two- to four-hour durations. Ola Electric said it is intended for renewable energy management, peak shifting, energy arbitrage and grid support, with architecture scalable from one container to GWh-scale plants.

Indigenous LFP Cells Support the Storage Strategy

Ola Electric has also signed an MoU with Axis Energy for potential deployment of up to 20GWh of battery energy storage systems by 2032 under the Mahashakti platform. The company said the portfolio will use LFP cells produced through its Krishnagiri Gigafactory and leverage its existing distribution network, supporting a vertically integrated cell-to-pack approach. Shakti Gen2 reservations are available through Ola Electric’s website and retail network, with deliveries targeted for November 2026. Shakti Rack, Mahashakti Rack and Mahashakti are scheduled for March 2027, while reservations are available for the latter two. Further technical specifications, commercial and utility pricing, detailed performance data, warranty terms and partnership updates will be announced later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ola Electric’s Shakti energy storage portfolio include?
Ola Electric’s stationary energy storage portfolio spans residential backup, commercial infrastructure, industrial systems and utility-scale grid applications using LFP battery technology. Shakti Gen2 targets homes with 4.6kWh/3kW and 9.2kWh/6kW configurations, while Shakti Rack serves commercial and telecom requirements. Mahashakti addresses larger installations, including a 6.26MWh, 2.5MW utility-scale system that supports renewable energy management, peak shifting, energy arbitrage and grid support. The company has also signed an MoU with Axis Energy for potential deployment of up to 20GWh by 2032.