Ola gets govt nod for motors free of rare-earth magnets

Ola Electric has received government certification for a motorthat eliminates rare-earth magnets in electric scooters, potentially reducing costs and supply-chain dependence for India’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer.

- PEERZADA ABRAR

Ola Electric has received government certification for a motor that eliminates rare-earth magnets in electric scooters, potentially reducing costs and supply-chain dependence for India's largest electric twowheeler manufacturer.

The ferrite motor, developed in-house and certified by a Tamil Nadu testing facility, matched the performance of conventional rare-earth permanent magnet motors in government-mandated tests.

The firm plans to integrate the technology across its product lineup, addressing cost and sourcing challenges that have constrained electric vehicle (EV) adoption in pricesensitive Indian markets.