Did Ola Electric use leaked battery cell tech? Here’s the company’s response
In the electrifying drama of battery technology, Ola Electric has hit back hard at allegations of using leaked tech from LG Energy Solution. The company’s hot take? Their 4680 Bharat Cell, distinguished by its advanced dry electrode technology and cylindrical form factor, is a leap beyond the older pouch cell format alleged to have been leaked. They dismiss the claims as "misleading and baseless," calling out what they see as a foreign rival's desperate attempt to undermine an indigenous breakthrough right as Ola’s cell hits commercial production.
This saga unfolded after South Korean media and LG Energy Solution notified authorities about a former researcher allegedly transferring pouch cell technology to Ola Electric—something Ola refutes, clarifying it never pursued that pouch technology. Instead, Ola emphasizes its homegrown innovation with the 4680 Bharat Cell, aimed at competing directly with Korean battery majors in India’s growing EV market. The company filed formal statements with stock exchanges to set the record straight, framing the accusations as a challenge driven by competition rather than facts.
