Ultraviolette Launches Tesseract & Shockwave in India: Will Electric Two-Wheelers Lead in 2025?

Ultraviolette Automotive debuted in a new segment in India’s electric two-wheeler market with the launch of its electric scooter, Ultraviolette Tesseract and an adventure electric motorcycle, Shockwave on March 5.

With its launch, the company aims to cater to the segment off Indian electric two-wheeler market where Ola Electric, Ather Energy, TVS Motor Company are key players, reported HT.

Ultraviolette Tesseract

Ultraviolette Tesseract is an electric scooter with a maxi-scooter like design, priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom), reported HT. As per the report, the EV maker is offering the Tesseract at 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom), for first 10,000 buyers. The Ultraviolet Tesseract scooter churns out 20.10 bhp of maximum power and claims to cover up to 261 kilometres of range on a full charge. Also, Ultraviolette Tesseract is capable of running at a top speed of 125 kmph with 0-60 kmph sprinting capability in 2.9 seconds.

Ultraviolette Shockwave

According to HT, the Ultraviolette Shockwave is an enduro electric motorcycle priced at ₹1.50 lakh (ex-showroom and introductory). The electric bike will be available at ₹1.75 lakh (ex-showroom) after the introductory offer is over. Weighing 120 kg and promising 120 kmph top speed, the Ultraviolette Shockwave can cover up to 165 kilometre range on a full charge, as per HT. It can spring to 60 kmph from standstill in 2.9 seconds.

The 2025 Electric Two-Wheeler Market Outlook

The Indian electric two-wheeler (e2W) market is preparing for major launches and electrification trends in 2025, with leading manufacturers like Honda, TVS, Royal Enfield, Hero MotoCorp and KTM planning to unveil both electric scooters and premium motorcycles.

Currently, India's electric two-wheeler market is dominated by scooters, with electrification penetration higher in this segment (around 15%) than overall two-wheelers (5-6%), reported Business Standard.

Another data by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) revealed that total two-wheeler sales (including motorcycles, scooters and mopeds) from January to November 2023 reached 15.86 million units, according to Business Standard. In 2024, this figure increased to 18.43 million units, indicating a growth in the two-wheeler market.

Meanwhile, data from the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) shows that electric two-wheeler sales in 2023 totalled 857,369 units. In 2024, they reached 891,738 units, demonstrating a steady increase in their adoption.

As India’s two-wheeler market continues to recover from the pandemic, experts predict a surge in electrification during 2025, supported by government incentives, innovative launches, and growing consumer interest.

The adoption of electric two-wheeler vehicles in India is on a gradual rise, and it is expected that their share will rise to upwards of 13% by 2026-27, reported The Hindu.

Government incentives like the PM eDrive scheme are important for supporting electric two-wheeler adoption in India. However, the long-term effects of these schemes are yet to be observed.