Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited is an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The company designs and produces high-performance electric motorcycles, and is best known for the F77, an electric sports motorcycle aimed at the premium two-wheeler segment in India.
Key facts
| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric vehicles, two-wheelers |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Founders | Narayan Subramaniam, Niraj Rajmohan |
| Products | Electric motorcycles (F77 and variants) |
| Country | India |
Background
Ultraviolette was founded by Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan with the objective of developing performance-oriented electric motorcycles engineered in India. The company combined expertise in industrial design, software, and battery systems to focus on a segment that, at its founding, was largely unaddressed by domestic electric two-wheeler manufacturers, who were mostly building scooters and commuter vehicles.
The Indian conglomerate TVS Motor Company took an early strategic stake in Ultraviolette, providing investment and engineering collaboration. The company has also attracted investment from other backers interested in the Indian clean mobility sector.
History
- The company was established in Bengaluru to develop electric performance motorcycles.
- It received early-stage investment and strategic partnership support from TVS Motor Company.
- The flagship F77 electric motorcycle was unveiled and subsequently launched for the Indian market, positioning itself as a high-performance electric sportbike.
- Ultraviolette has since expanded its product line with updated and additional variants of the F77 platform and announced plans to enter international markets, including parts of Europe.
Products
F77
The F77 is Ultraviolette's flagship electric motorcycle. It features a faired sportbike design, a lithium-ion battery pack, regenerative braking, multiple ride modes, and connected-vehicle features delivered through a companion mobile application. The motorcycle is positioned in the premium performance category rather than as a commuter vehicle.
Significance
Ultraviolette is among the few Indian companies focused specifically on premium electric motorcycles, as opposed to electric scooters or low-speed commuter two-wheelers. Its emergence reflects the broader diversification of India's electric mobility ecosystem, in which start-ups based in cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai are developing indigenous platforms for batteries, motors, and vehicle electronics. The partnership with an established manufacturer such as TVS also illustrates a pattern of collaboration between traditional Indian automotive firms and newer EV-focused ventures.
Related topics
- Electric vehicle industry in India
- TVS Motor Company
- Bengaluru
- Ather Energy
- Ola Electric
- Two-wheelers in India
References
- Wikidata: Q114832528