Ola Electric has become the first Indian automotive OEM to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor. This achievement eliminates reliance on imported rare-earth motors and delivers the same performance while de-risking supply chain instability. The company plans to integrate the ferrite motor across its product lineup, enhancing performance, affordability, and sustainability.
Government Certification Achieved
Ola Electric announced on October 06, 2025, that it is the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer in India to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor. This marks a significant milestone by eliminating the need for imported rare-earth motors.
Ferrite Motor Details
The certification was granted by the Global Automotive Research Centre in Tamil Nadu. This followed rigorous performance verification and motor power tests as per AIS 041. These tests confirmed that the in-house developed ferrite motor’s performance matches that of motors with rare-earth permanent magnets in terms of net power for both 7kW and 11 kW variants.
Benefits of Ferrite Motor
The ferrite motor delivers efficiency, performance, and durability on par with rare-earth permanent magnet motors, while also significantly reducing costs and mitigating supply chain disruptions. Ola Electric first introduced this motor at its annual ‘Sankalp 2025’ event in August of this year.
Future Integration
With this certification, Ola Electric intends to begin integrating the ferrite motor across its product line, which will improve performance, affordability, and sustainability for Indian consumers.
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