Ultraviolette targets 10,000 monthly EV sales by end of 2027

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive plans to scale its monthly sales to 10,000 units by the end of 2027, backed by a wave of upcoming product launches and India's rapidly expanding clean mobility ecosystem.

The startup, which built its reputation on high-performance electric motorcycles, is preparing to broaden its commercial reach next year by entering the mass-volume scooter segment. Cofounder and chief technology officer Niraj Rajmohan told The Economic Times that the company expects its debut electric scooter, named the Tesseract, to drive half of its planned sales volume.

Expanding the product lineup

Ultraviolette's projected 10,000-unit monthly run rate will rely on a balanced contribution between its commuter-focused scooter and its performance motorcycle lineup. Alongside the Tesseract, the company's motorcycle portfolio will comprise the F77, the X-47, and an upcoming model named the Shockwave.

“From a volume perspective, all three motorcycles put together — the X-47, the F77, and the Shockwave — will be equivalent to the scooter volumes,” Rajmohan said.

That projected split would see the single scooter model match the combined retail output of all three motorcycle platforms as Ultraviolette capitalises on consumer appetites across both everyday transport and premium recreation.

Diverging two-wheeler adoption

The pivot towards scooters aligns with the broader adoption patterns seen across India's domestic electric vehicle market. Government incentives, expanding charging networks, and sustained investments in local manufacturing have accelerated the uptake of electric two-wheelers, though penetration rates remain sharply uneven across categories.

Electric scooters now make up nearly a fifth of all new scooter purchases nationwide, supported by robust urban infrastructure and proven operational cost savings for daily commuters. Electric motorcycles, by contrast, still account for under 1% of new motorcycle registrations.

What happens next

Ultraviolette expects electric motorcycle adoption to mirror the steep growth path charted by scooters once established manufacturers roll out competitive models in larger numbers. As domestic manufacturing deepens and battery supply chains stabilise within India, consumer confidence in performance electric bikes is expected to rise.

With new launches slated to arrive through the coming year, the company is positioning its production and retail footprint to meet its three-year target, betting that wider product availability will quickly turn nascent motorcycle interest into steady showroom volume.