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Ola Electric Wins GARC Approval for In‑House Rare‑Earth‑Free Motor

GARC’s AIS 041 approval validates performance parity in 7kW and 11kW variants to support lower rare‑earth dependence.

Overview

  • The company says it is the first Indian OEM to secure certification for a rare‑earth‑free ferrite motor.
  • Certification followed mandatory testing at the Global Automotive Research Centre in Tamil Nadu under the AIS 041 standard.
  • Test results matched the net power of rare‑earth permanent magnet motors in 7kW and 11kW configurations, according to the exchange filing.
  • Ola stated it will begin integrating the ferrite motor across its product lineup to improve affordability and supply resilience.
  • Shares slipped up to 1.8% on Monday, with the stock under pressure in recent months and analyst views mixed, per Bloomberg data cited.