Ultraviolette Automotive: The Incredible Journey of India’s First Electric Superbike Startup

When you think of electric vehicles in India, the first names that come to mind are scooters, low-speed EVs, or mass commuter bikes.
But Ultraviolette Automotive changed this narrative forever by building India’s first performance electric motorcycle — the F77 .

This is the story of two founders who dared to dream of something India had never seen.

The Beginning—Founders With an Outrageous Vision

Ultraviolette Automotive was founded in 2016 by:

• Narayan Subramaniam —designer & engineer

• Niraj Rajmohan —technologist & hardware specialist

Both shared one dream:

Create an electric motorcycle so powerful that global brands like KTM, BMW, and Ducati would take notice.

The Pain Point—Why Build an Electric Superbike in India?

In 2016, India’s EV scene was:

• Non-existent charging infra

• Almost no performance EVs

• People saw EVs as “slow scooters.”

• Batteries were expensive

• Investors were sceptical

The founders asked:

“Why can’t India build world-class electric motorcycles?”

This question became their life mission.

The Struggle—Rejections, Failures, & Endless Prototypes

The early years were brutal.

Investors rejected them, saying:

❌ “EV superbikes India mein kaun lega?”
❌ “Too expensive.”
❌ “No infrastructure.”
❌ “Global competition is too strong.”
❌ “Hardware is risky.”

Suppliers refused small orders.
Battery costs were sky-high.
Testing was dangerous.
Prototypes failed multiple times.

But the founders refused to quit.

The Breakthrough — F77 Launch

After 4–5 years of engineering, testing, and iteration, Ultraviolette launched:

The F77 — India’s First Electric Superbike

Key highlights:

• 300+ km range

• Rapid acceleration

• Military-grade battery architecture

• Aerospace-inspired design

• Advanced connected dashboard

This wasn’t a bike — it was a statement .

For the first time, India produced a superbike that could challenge global EV machines.

Building the Ecosystem—Not Just a Bike