Ola Electric Becomes First Two-Wheeler EV Manufacturer to Get Government Certification for Rare-Earth-Free Ferrite Motor

Bengaluru, October 6: Ola Electric, India’s largest pure-play electric vehicle company, has achieved a major technological milestone by becoming the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer to receive government certificationfor its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor. This breakthrough marks a significant step towards reducing India’s dependence on imported rare-earth materials and creating a more sustainable EV ecosystem.

The certification was granted by the Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC), Tamil Nadu, after Ola Electric’s ferrite motor successfully cleared a series of performance verification and motor power tests under AIS 041, as notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

According to Ola, the tests demonstrated that its ferrite motor delivers comparable performance to rare-earth permanent magnet motors, achieving equivalent net power outputs in both 7 kW and 11 kW variants.

Unveiled earlier this year at the company’s ‘Sankalp 2025’ event, the ferrite motor is designed to offer high efficiency, performance, and durability while significantly reducing costs and supply chain risks associated with rare-earth materials.

With this government certification, Ola Electric plans to integrate the ferrite motor across its entire scooter lineup, reinforcing its commitment to affordability, performance, and sustainability for Indian consumers.

“This certification is a testament to Ola’s engineering innovation and our vision to make India the global epicenter of EV technology,” the company said in a statement.

Key Highlights

• Ola Electric becomes India’s first EV two-wheeler maker certified for a rare-earth-free motor.
• Certification granted by GARC Tamil Nadu under AIS 041 norms.
• Ferrite motor matches performance of rare-earth permanent magnet motors in 7kW and 11kW versions.
• Integration to begin across Ola’s EV lineup, enhancing cost-efficiency and sustainability.