With Tesseract, Ultraviolette Joins the E-Scooter Market

At its FAST FORWARD India '25 Product and Technology exhibition, EV manufacturer Ultraviolette unveiled its latest motorcycle model, Shockwave, along with Tesseract, the first scooter in its lineup. Among its other features, the Tesseract has a range of 261 kilometres, an acceleration time of 2.9 seconds from 0 to 60 miles per hour, and a top speed of 125 kmph. It was first offered for INR 1.45 lakh, with the first 10,000 buyers receiving it for INR 1.2 lakh. In addition, the scooter has Omnisense mirrors, an integrated radar and dashcam, and safety features like lane change, blind spot identification, overtaking assistance, and real-time collision alerts. According to the manufacturer, it also has dynamic regen and traction control for increased safety and energy efficiency.

Shockwave Motorcycle

Shockwave is a motorcycle with a top speed of 120 kmph and a range of 165 km. It weighs 120 kg and has a rear wheel torque of 505 Nm. In 2.9 seconds, the bike can go from 0 to 60. Shockwave has a launch price of INR 1.75 lakh, and the first 1,000 clients can purchase it for roughly INR 1.5 lakh. For both vehicles, prebooking has already started. According to Ultraviolette's CEO and co-founder, Narayan Subramaniam, the company's top-down strategy has allowed it to leverage the fundamental technology it has created over the previous seven years. With its distinctive appearance, segment-defining features, and category-leading performance, the brand's revolutionary scooter and lightweight motorbike platform promises an unmatched riding experience. Ultraviolette is happy to showcase this portfolio on a national and international level, emphasising technical brilliance, indigenous technological acumen, and Indian research and development. Deliveries of both the vehicles will begin from first quarter of 2026.

India's EV Vehicle Sector

In 2025, it is anticipated that the number of electric vehicle (EV) debuts in India will surpass that of petrol and diesel automobile launches. Of the 28 scheduled car releases, 18 are electric. Compared to the four to five EV models that were introduced yearly over the previous two years, this is a substantial increase. Additionally, it outpaces the 11 and 15 total vehicle debuts (including models with internal combustion engines and electric vehicles) in 2023 and 2024, respectively. It is anticipated that the auto industry will rise due to zero-emission vehicles, which will account for more than half of the increase in sales.

This year, analysts predict that 200,000 more passenger vehicles will be sold thanks to EVs. According to a media report, this will increase the proportion of EV sales to 4% of all car sales by the end of 2025. By 2030, the market for electric vehicles is anticipated to reach 932,000 units, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43%. It is anticipated that electric SUVs will account for 61% of this demand. In contrast, only 107,000 EVs were sold in 2024, compared to almost 4.3 million cars—including sedans and SUVs—sold throughout India.