Ultraviolette Automotive 45M funding from Zoho: Powering India’s Performance EV Revolution.

From Bengaluru to the world — Ultraviolette is charging ahead with premium electric motorcycles that blend performance, innovation and global ambition.

1. The New Era of Performance EVs in India

While much of India’s EV wave has centered on affordability and daily commuting, Ultraviolette has charted a different course. Since its founding in 2016, the Bengaluru-based company has aimed to build high-performance electric motorcycles that rival mid-segment petrol bikes — with global design and engineering standards. This ambition, coupled with deep technical capability, is helping the brand forge a strong identity among EV-enthusiasts and environmentally conscious riders alike.

2. Flagship Heritage: F77 and What It Represented

The company first made waves with its electric sports bike, the Ultraviolette F77. With industry-leading specifications — a large battery pack, long range, strong power output — F77 demonstrated that electric two-wheelers in India need not compromise on performance or style. The F77 positioned Ultraviolette not just as an EV maker — but as a technology-first performance brand, setting new benchmarks for what Indian EV motorcycles could aspire to be.

3. Recent Expansion: Enter the X-47 and Market Growth

Ultraviolette’s ambitions have begun bearing visible fruit. In late 2025, the company launched the Ultraviolette X‑47 — a crossover electric motorcycle aimed at wider adoption. Deliveries of the X-47 began recently, and its launch saw strong interest.

Simultaneously, the company is rapidly expanding its footprint. From a handful of cities, Ultraviolette now operates in 30 Indian cities and targets a presence in 100 cities by mid-2026.

Even more ambitiously, the company has begun pushing overseas — with the F77 now listed in the United Kingdom and operations in several European countries, reflecting a clear global expansion strategy.

4. Funding & Investor Confidence — Fueling the Next Growth Phase

Ultraviolette’s growth is underpinned by a strong wave of funding and investor confidence:

• In August 2025, the company secured USD 21 million from TDK Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Japanese electronics firm TDK. This round supports its plans to expand manufacturing, accelerate battery and EV-platform development, scale its distribution network, and ramp up global presence.

• On December 4, 2025, Ultraviolette announced a fresh injection of USD 45 million from Zoho Corporation and Europe-based investment firm Lingotto (backed by the group behind Ferrari). This marks a major milestone in its ongoing Series E funding round, adding substantial capital to scale production, push new platforms (code-named “Shockwave” and “Tesseract”) and fund global expansion.

• The combined funding and the company’s long-term commitment suggest that Ultraviolette expects to invest up to USD 100 million over the next few years — aiming for a sizable jump in annual production, R&D, and geographical reach.

This capital infusion underscores investor belief in Ultraviolette’s vision to build “category-defining electric mobility solutions” for both Indian and global markets.

5. Engineering, Innovation & Product Roadmap

Ultraviolette continues to invest heavily in core engineering and vertical integration. The company develops — in-house — essential EV components such as battery packs, motor controllers, vehicle electronics, software platforms, and charging infrastructure. This gives it tighter control over performance, safety, and reliability, much like global EV leaders.

Their roadmap is ambitious: beyond the F77 and X-47, they’re working on upcoming platforms internally code-named Shockwave (a lighter motorcycle) and Tesseract (an electric scooter), targeting broader rider segments including urban commuters and touring enthusiasts.

6. Opportunities — and Challenges Ahead

Ultraviolette’s strategy offers several distinct advantages:

• Its performance-driven EV motorcycles stand out in a market dominated by commuter-oriented, budget EVs.

• Strong funding and investor backing provide resources for scaling manufacturing and accelerating R&D.

• International expansion opens new markets and potentially higher-margin segments.

However, the company faces clear challenges:

• Scaling production while maintaining quality and ensuring efficient supply-chain execution.

• Competing in a highly price-sensitive Indian market — where cost-effective commuting EVs remain dominant.

• Meeting global regulatory, homologation and charging-infrastructure requirements in diverse export markets.

7. Conclusion: On the Verge of Defining a New EV Segment

With deep investments in engineering, robust capital backing, a growing domestic and international presence, and a clear product roadmap, Ultraviolette is no longer just a niche EV startup — it is fast becoming a serious contender that could redefine electric two-wheeler performance, both in India and globally.

If the company continues to deliver on design, performance, scale, and execution — it stands a chance to not only challenge conventional petrol-powered motorcycles, but also shape what luxury and performance EV bikes mean for the next generation of riders.