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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ultraviolette ramps up India expansion, launches experience centres in five cities
Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has announced the launch of five new experience centres across India, marking an aggressive push to meet surging demand for its high-performance F77 motorcycles . The rollout includes new centres in Madurai, Kolkata, Berhampore, Jaipur, and Yelahanka in Bengaluru — the latter being its second facility in the city. The expansion brings the company's retail presence to 17 cities, and marks its entry into key new states such as Rajasthan and West Bengal, according to the company's statement. This is part of Ultraviolette's wider plan to scale up to 100 Indian cities by FY26, following its recent launch in 10 European countries. Ultraviolette's new UV Space Stations, developed with dealer partners, are designed to offer a full-service ecosystem, including personalised test rides, vehicle delivery, dedicated aftersales support, and genuine spares. The newly inaugurated centres will retail the company's flagship models — the F77 SuperStreet and the F77 MACH 2. 'Our rapid expansion reflects both strong consumer demand and our operational agility,' said Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-founder of Ultraviolette. 'This is not just growth for the sake of it — we are building a robust customer experience ecosystem with performance, design and service at the core.' An upgrade for F77 customers The company also announced a major performance upgrade with the rollout of its ' GEN3 Powertrain Firmware ' and 'Ballistic+' mode for all F77 customers, at no extra cost. The enhancements include sharper throttle response and improved acceleration. These updates follow previous rollouts of safety and tech features like traction control, dynamic stability control, regenerative braking, and hill-hold assist. Backed by investors including EXOR's Lingotto , Qualcomm Ventures, Zoho, TVS Motor, and Speciale Invest, Ultraviolette has positioned itself as a key player in India's premium electric two-wheeler space.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Ultraviolette expands retail network across 5 Indian cities, eyes 100 city reach by FY26
The Indian electric two wheeler manufacturer Ultraviolette has widened its reach by opening new experience centers— called UV Space Stations—in five Indian cities. The expansion comprises of facilities in Kolkata, Jaipur, Madurai, Berhampore, and a second outlet in Bengaluru's Yelahanka. The e-motorcycle firm has now established itself in 17 cities of India. The new expansion phase is especially noteworthy as this is Ultraviolette's first official presence in Rajasthan and West Bengal. The new experience centers will be established through local dealer partners and will be end-to-end facilities for test rides, motorcycle deliveries, post-sales service, and spares support. The recent retail developments by the company are supportive of its overall objective of going to 100 cities by FY2026. Also Read : Ultraviolette F77 gets Ballistic+ riding mode with new software update Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-founder of Ultraviolette, said the move reflects both agility and long-term strategic planning. He added that the expansion is about more than just geography—it's about building a scalable and consistent customer experience through robust sales and service ecosystems. Ultraviolette F77: 2025 Updates Ultraviolette had released a software upgrade for its F77 electric motorbike series earlier in the year, including the new Gen3 Powertrain Firmware. In addition to this upgrade, a new performance mode named Ballistic+ has been released as well. The upgrade comes after extensive studies of rider behavior based on over 8 million kilometres of real-world riding data. Gen3 firmware was created to enhance throttle response and performance of the F77. It is based on data collected by the company's proprietary Violette A.I. system, which monitors over 3,000 parameters during a ride, including acceleration patterns, terrain inputs, and rider behaviour. It is reported by the company that these learnings have been employed to develop the power delivery and handling of the motorcycle. Also Read : 2025 Ultraviolette F77 Review: More performance, unlocked The upgrade draws from earlier models of the F77, such as the MACH 2 model that came out in 2024. The model brought with it features of safety and convenience like traction control, regenerative braking with 10 levels of adjustability, hill-hold assist, and the inclusion of Violette A.I. to enable adaptive system behavior. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
News18
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Ultraviolette Opens 5 Experience Centres In 72 Hours Across India, Full Details Inside
With plans to serve 100 cities by FY 2026, Ultraviolette is setting the stage for a wide-reaching, performance-driven EV movement. Ultraviolette, the performance-focused electric bike brand, is making headlines again. Just weeks after its global debut across Europe, the company has opened five new Experience Centres across India in just 72 hours. Cities like Kolkata, Jaipur, Madurai, Berhampore, and Bengaluru are now home to these futuristic hubs—called UV Space Stations. To top it off, Bengaluru now hosts two such centres, showing the brand's strong push in metro markets. What's Inside These UV Space Stations? These Experience Centres aren't your typical showrooms. They're designed to give customers a complete feel of Ultraviolette's high-tech world. From test rides to final delivery, everything happens under one roof. The stations showcase the brand's popular performance bikes—the F77 MACH 2 and F77 SuperStreet. They also come with fully-equipped service zones that offer genuine parts and expert support, ensuring smooth after-sales service. Why This Expansion Matters? According to Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-founder, this rapid rollout isn't just about numbers. It's a bold strategy to create a robust sales and service network across 100 cities by FY 2026. After launching in 10 European countries in June, Ultraviolette is shifting gears back home to bring the same premium experience to Indian buyers. He added, 'Our launch in ten countries across Europe in June 2025 and the second phase of India expansion underscores the agility of our operational model, and our vision of serving our customers across hundred cities by FY 2026. Designing and building in India isn't just a philosophy, it's about laying the foundation for long-term value creation, and prioritizing service excellence ahead of new product rollouts. We are ushering in the next wave of design-led and advanced tech mobility." What's New with the F77? Ultraviolette is also offering GEN3 Powertrain Firmware and Ballistic+ performance upgrades—free for all F77 owners, old and new. These upgrades promise faster acceleration, sharper response, and a thrilling ride. Earlier updates in 2024 included advanced safety tech like Traction Control, Regenerative Braking (10 levels), Hill-Hold Assist, and even an in-built Violette A.I. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
E-bikes to grab 50% of electric 2-wheeler market by March '28: Ultraviolette
KOLKATA: Bengaluru-based e-bike maker Ultraviolette believes the share of e-motorcycles that is currently less than 1% of electric two-wheelers will explode in the next couple of years and grab 50% of the market from e-scooters by March 2028. In the ICE segment, motorcycles comprise 65% of sales with scooters making up the rest. Among the other manufacturers, BMW currently has two e-vehicles in India while Royal Enfield has said it too will introduce its e-bike soon. All other major players in the motorcycle segment are expected to introduce e-bikes in the next couple of years. Ultraviolette, which makes performance e-bikes, is targeting sales of 3 lakh motorcycles and scooters in four years with exports contributing around 1.2 lakh units. The company now has two motorcycles F77 Mach2 and F77 SuperStreet, and is set to introduce two more vehicles: e-scooter Tesseract and streetbike Shockwave. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Speaking to TOI at the inauguration of its first showroom in Kolkata, Ultraviolette CEO & co-founder Narayan Subramaniam said the share of e-motorcycles that was less than 1% in the electric two-wheeler business at present would grow rapidly to contribute nearly 50% of the pie. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo Currently, 65% of ICE two-wheelers are motorcycles. Among the other manufacturers, BMW currently has two e-vehicles in India while Royal Enfield has said it too will introduce its e-bike soon. All other major players in the motorcycle segment are expected to introduce e-bikes in the next couple of years. Ultraviolette, which has begun expanding its outlets beyond Bangalore this year plans to have 50 outlets by Oct and 100 by March 2026. These will include five outlets in Bengal, including Kolkata, Behrampore and Siliguri. The company has also begun selling its F77 motorcycles in Germany, France and Netherlands. "More than 10 containers, each containing 25-28 bikes, have been shipped to markets in Europe. We are the first company to offer high performance e-bikes at the price of ICE motorcycles," he said. While an average e-bike sells for 17,000-18,000 euros in Europe, the F77s are retailing at 9,000 euros. "We are looking at 35% revenue from export markets by March 2028. By volume, that would be 30% of the 3 lakh units that target to sell. At present, our plant has 50,000 units per annum capacity. We have bookings for 50,000 units of Tesseract and 10,000 of Shockwave and will soon be looking for opportunities to expand our production," Subramaniam said.
India Today
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Ultraviolette F77 gets Ballistic+ mode with new Gen3 powertrain firmware update
Ultraviolette Automotive has announced a major software update for its electric flagship, the F77, with the rollout of the Gen3 powertrain firmware and the introduction of the new 'Ballistic+' performance mode. This update promises to deliver a more thrilling, responsive, and intelligent ride experience to F77 owners, at no extra from insights gathered through over 8 million kilometers of real-world riding data, the Gen3 update is powered by Ultraviolette's proprietary connected intelligence platform, Violette A.I. This advanced system analyses thousands of data points in real time, from throttle inputs to terrain patterns—and continuously optimizes performance across the bike's battery, drivetrain, and control newly unveiled 'Ballistic+' mode takes the F77's performance to new heights, offering a sharper, more adrenaline-charged ride with a noticeable surge in initial power delivery. Designed to learn and evolve with the rider, Ballistic+ exemplifies Ultraviolette's core philosophy of progression through intelligence, rather than planned obsolescence. Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-founder of Ultraviolette, highlighted the long-term value of this upgrade, "'For decades, vehicles, gadgets, and consumer electronics have followed a familiar trajectory where they start strong, but degrade over time. While others may practice planned obsolescence, we believe in the opposite paradigm where technology evolves and gets better with time. At Ultraviolette, we envision how a machine could learn from you, evolve with you, and unlock more power the longer you own it," he Rajmohan, CTO and Co-founder, added, "At the heart of every F77 is our Vehicle Control Unit, a powerful onboard intelligence system that captures over 3,000 data points in real time. These are continuously analysed by Violette A.I., which interprets, learns and evolves to optimize performance and deliver smarter, more responsive system updates. Through this seamless integration of advanced hardware and intelligence, we uncovered new possibilities to extract even greater performance from the battery and drivetrain systems. Our architecture proved its capability through rigorous fine-tuning, from the VCU to the motor and motor controller, ultimately resulting in our new Gen3 Powertrain Firmware. This is a breakthrough in electric performance, based on precision engineering, and intelligent evolution."All existing F77 customers will receive the firmware upgrade, including Ballistic+ mode, free of charge. The update is backward-compatible across all F77 variants, ensuring that every rider—regardless of when they purchased their motorcycle—can benefit from the enhanced in 2016, Ultraviolette is backed by global investors such as EXOR's Lingotto, Qualcomm Ventures, TVS Motors, Zoho Corporation, and others. With its presence in ten European countries and ambitions rooted in aviation-grade engineering, the company continues to push the limits of electric to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
