TVS Motor Backed Ultraviolette Launches Tesseract E-Scooter with 261 km Range

Ultraviolette’s Entry into the Electric Scooter Market

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive, known for its premium electric motorcycles, has expanded into the mass-market segment with the launch of its first electric scooter, the Tesseract. The model is priced at ₹1.45 lakh (ex-showroom) but is available at an introductory price of ₹1.20 lakh (ex-showroom) for the first 50,000 bookings, an increase from the earlier limit of 10,000.

The overwhelming response to the launch saw over 20,000 pre-bookings within 48 hours, prompting the company to extend its special pricing offer. Interested buyers can pre-book the Tesseract for ₹999, with deliveries set to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

Industry Trends and Competition

Ultraviolette’s strong entry into the electric scooter market comes at a time when competition is intensifying. While Tesseract recorded high initial demand, Ola Electric saw a sharp decline in sales. Once a dominant player in India’s electric two-wheeler market, Ola recorded a year-on-year drop of 74.5%, with sales falling from 33,906 units in February 2024 to 8,647 units in February 2025.

The Tesseract will compete in a highly competitive segment that includes models such as TVS Motor’s iQube, Ather 450, Vida V2 Pro, River Indie, Simple One, and Ola’s S1 Pro.

Scooter Features

The Tesseract is designed as a high-performance electric scooter with a claimed range of 261 km on a single charge. It features a 20.1 bhp electric motor, achieving 0-60 kmph in just 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 125 kmph. The battery can be charged from 0 to 80% in under an hour.

The scooter comes with several advanced features, including:

• 7-inch touchscreen TFT instrument console with onboard navigation
• Dual dashcams (front and rear)
• Wireless charging
• Haptic feedback on handlebars
• Dual-channel ABS, traction control, and hill hold assist
• Dynamic stability control

A key highlight is its radar-based Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), making it India’s first scooter to offer this technology. The ADAS suite includes:

• Blind spot detection
• Overtake alerts
• Lane change assist
• Collision warnings

Ultraviolette offers a standard 3-year or 75,000 km warranty, which can be extended to 8 years or 2,00,000 km.

Conclusion

Ultraviolette’s entry into the electric scooter segment with the Tesseract signals a strong challenge to existing players in the market. With an aggressive pricing strategy and record-breaking pre-bookings, the model is set to reshape competition in the industry. While competitors have experienced fluctuating sales, the growing demand for high-performance electric scooters suggests a shift in consumer preference. The coming months will determine whether the Tesseract can sustain its momentum and establish itself as a major contender in the segment.

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