When electric scooters come up, most will automatically think of simple city rides or budget models with few features. But Bengaluru startup Ultraviolette Automotive is reversing that perception. Its founders, Niraj Rajmohan and Narayan Subramaniam, initially created a buzz with the F77, a performance electric bike that even attracted European customers' attention. Now, they are targeting mass appeal with their new product—Tesseract, an electric scooter with plenty of features but designed for the masses.

Launched on March 5, 2025, the Tesseract is a high-end mix of performance, safety, and design at a cost that left everyone stunned. It's not merely a costly car—it could prove to be the affordable EV scooter in India that still has the best technology.

Features That Exceed the Basics

Tesseract also features at the top level that one would associate with expensive automobiles. It includes hill-hold assist, traction control, and regenerative braking. Standout features include the radar-based safety system. There is a radar at the front that scans the road in front and alerts the rider via vibrations on the handlebar. Blind-spot warnings are given in the mirrors, and a 360-degree sensing system alerts the rider of traffic in every direction.

The flagship variant receives a 6kWh battery, giving it a range of more than 260 km on a single charge, and 20 horsepower—some of India's most powerful scooters. But the largest selling point may be the price. The base version was launched at ₹1,45,000 with an exclusive ₹25,000 discount for the first 10,000 buyers. That dropped the price to ₹1.2 lakh, one of India's lowest EV scooters for what it is.

Overwhelming Demand by Indian Buyers

The reaction was instant and huge. "We received over 20,000 bookings in two days," Subramaniam reported. Their mailbox was full of emails, and the offer of a discount had to be extended to the first 50,000 customers. Bookings touched 40,000 units in 10 days.

The Indian consumer is waiting for smart, high-power scooters," Rajmohan said. "We wanted to give customers something that is fun but functional." The scooter also features 14-inch wheels for better road grip and a 34-litre under-seat storage for a helmet and backpack.

Global Dreams, Indian Roots

Ultraviolette is not lagging either. Their F77 two-wheeler was certified for sale in the European Union in September 2024. With sales in Germany, France, Italy, and the UK, the company is making the world witness what Indian engineering can achieve. The Tesseract is also built to international standards, and exports are on the cards. The company has 15 Indian city showrooms so far and wants to open more. They're even constructing a new factory with a capacity to produce 300,000 cars per year.

Built in India, Backed by Innovation

Ultraviolette gets most of its critical components from Indian suppliers, such as cutting-edge chips from Qualcomm. India's EV manufacturing base is much stronger now, the founders claim, and it is easier for startups to procure high-value components and ramp up production.

While some of the components—battery cells and some components of the motor, for example—continue to be foreign-origin, the local industry is catching up at a rapid rate.

Besides the Tesseract scooter, Ultraviolette has also rolled out another lightweight e-bike named Shockwave. The early deliveries of the Tesseract scooter are to reach their customers sometime in early 2026.

Due to its growing popularity, smart features, and innovative design, Tesseract can be the most affordable EV scooter in India without compromising on quality and innovation.