Ultraviolette Shockwave Switches to 100V Architecture Ahead of 2027 Launch
According to Autocar India, bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has announced that its upcoming Shockwave funduro motorcycle will transition to a new 100V electrical architecture, following a similar re-engineering of the Tesseract e-scooter. The shift pushes the delivery timeline for both vehicles to the first quarter of 2027.
According to Marqstats, electric scooters account for approximately 88% of India's electric two-wheeler market volumes, leaving electric motorcycles with a small market footprint. According to Auto Punditz, semiconductor investor Lip-Bu Tan joined Ultraviolette as an adviser and investor as the company develops its mass-market 100V platforms and global distribution.
Originally unveiled in March 2025 with an intended market arrival in early 2026, both models underwent substantial structural revisions. The revised platform decisions reflect engineering adjustments aimed at improving power delivery, thermal efficiency, and charging performance across the company's lightweight vehicle lineup.
Evolution of Pricing and Specifications
According to ZigWheels, the prolonged development cycle has also triggered pricing adjustments from initial figures announced during the March 2025 showcase. The starting ex-showroom price for the Tesseract has moved from Rs 1.20 lakh to Rs 1.45 lakh, while the Shockwave's entry price has shifted from Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 1.75 lakh.
Preliminary specifications place the Tesseract with a 20.4hp output, a 6kWh battery pack, and a certified Indian Driving Conditions range of 261km. The Shockwave is rated for up to 14.5hp with a claimed IDC range of 165km, though its battery capacity figures remain undisclosed.
Production Preparation and Manufacturing Scale
Ultraviolette has commenced setting up a dedicated production line for the Shockwave at its existing manufacturing facility in Hosur. The motorcycle will be commercialized in both single-seat and dual-seat configurations to cater to varying consumer preferences.
This production setup runs parallel to broader capacity expansion plans. In earlier disclosures, company leadership noted that manufacturing infrastructure is slated for a second phase upgrade designed to scale annual output from current baseline levels of 50,000 to 60,000 units up to 1.5 lakh vehicles, supporting the upcoming scooter and motorcycle portfolio.
According to ZigWheels, for Ultraviolette Automotive, Ultraviolette confirmed price protection for early reservation holders who placed bookings during the introductory launch phase. According to BikeAdvice, for Ultraviolette Automotive, Ultraviolette secured $85 million in growth funding in September 2026 to expand production infrastructure.
Executive Perspective on the High-Voltage Shift
Addressing the technical trajectory, Narayan Subramaniam, co-founder and CEO of Ultraviolette Automotive, said that bringing the high-voltage system to the motorcycle lineup represents a critical milestone. From the outset, we envisioned the Shockwave as a motorcycle that would bring back the pure enjoyment of riding, and bringing our 100V architecture to the Shockwave is an important step in realising that vision, Subramaniam stated.
According to ZigWheels, the 100V platform compares against the 60V architecture of the Ultraviolette F77 and the typical 48V-72V architectures of mainstream Indian electric two-wheelers. According to The Economic Times (ETAuto), cEO Narayan Subramaniam stated that the 100V architecture directly serves the objective of making the lightweight Shockwave an engaging motorcycle inspired by classic two-strokes.
Comprehensive technical specifications and final retail pricing for both vehicles remain unconfirmed, with the manufacturer indicating that complete details will be published closer to the Q1 2027 commercial rollout.