Bengaluru October 6
Ola Electric, India's leading two-wheeler EV manufacturer, today became the first automotive OEM in the country to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor, delivering performance on par with conventional permanent magnet motors.
The certification, issued by the Global Automotive Research Centre, Tamil Nadu, follows rigorous performance verification and mandatory motor power tests under AIS 041, notified by the Ministry of Road Transport.
The tests confirmed that Ola Electric's ferrite motor delivers net power equivalent to rare-earth permanent magnet motors in its 7 kW and 11 kW variants, an Ola Electric release said.
"The in-house developed ferrite motor successfully delivers the same performance as the motor with rare earth magnets," it added.
The breakthrough ferrite motor, first unveiled at Ola Electric's annual 'Sankalp 2025' event in August, eliminates reliance on imported rare-earth elements, thereby reducing costs and mitigating supply chain risks.
Ola Electric said the motor ensures high efficiency, durability, and performance comparable to traditional permanent magnet motors.
"With this certification, we will integrate our ferrite motor across Ola Electric's product portfolio, enhancing performance, affordability, and sustainability for millions of Indian EV consumers," the release said.
Ola Electric Mobility Limited is India's largest pure-play EV company, specialising in end-to-end manufacturing of electric vehicles and components, including battery cells.
Ola Futurefactory in Tamil Nadu is developing India's largest EV hub, supported by the Bengaluru-based Battery Innovation Centre focused on battery and cell technology. The company operates over 4,000 stores nationwide along with online network.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who owns an Ola S1 Pro, I'm excited about this development. If this brings down costs and improves reliability, it's a win-win for consumers. Hope they implement this in existing models too!
Great innovation, but I hope Ola focuses equally on after-sales service and quality control. Technical achievements are impressive, but customer experience matters too. 🤞
Impressive engineering feat! Developing rare-earth-free motors that match conventional performance is a significant breakthrough. This could make EVs more accessible across price segments.
Finally some good news for Indian manufacturing! With China controlling most rare-earth supplies, this innovation makes our EV industry more self-reliant. Jai Hind! ðŸ™
The certification from GARC Tamil Nadu adds credibility. Hope this technology trickles down to more affordable models. Electric mobility should be accessible to middle-class families too.
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