Premium electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette Automotive is scaling annual production capacity to 1.5 lakh units. The expansion supports the upcoming rollout of its Tesseract scooter and a target to double its retail network to 100 centers across India this year.
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker Ultraviolette Automotive has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing capacity as it prepares to enter the electric scooter market. The company plans to raise its annual production limit to 1.5 lakh vehicles, rising significantly from its current capacity of 50,000 to 60,000 units. This scaling of operations is a key step ahead of the commercial launch of its new electric scooter, the Tesseract, with deliveries expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
The Tesseract launch is a strategic move for the company as it seeks to capture a wider audience beyond its current performance-focused electric motorcycles. Market interest for the new model appears notable, with the company reporting over 80,000 bookings. For investors and industry observers, the primary monitorable will be the company's ability to maintain production quality and control costs while managing this transition to higher volumes. Scaling manufacturing typically involves significant upfront spending, which can temporarily weigh on cash flow before the new product generates stable revenue.
To support this growth in production, the company is also expanding its physical retail footprint. It plans to increase its presence from 45 experience centers to nearly 100 locations across India by the end of this year. This retail growth is aimed at reaching a monthly sales target of 1,000 units, a step up from the current level of over 600 motorcycles per month. Increasing the number of experience centers is essential in the premium EV segment, where customers often prefer to test-ride vehicles before making a purchase.
Beyond the Indian market, Ultraviolette is focused on building its brand internationally. The company is already exporting to 19 countries and intends to use its expanded production base to support a broader product pipeline. While the expansion plan is ambitious, the ultimate success of this strategy will depend on the company's execution of the Tesseract rollout, the stability of demand in both domestic and export markets, and how effectively it manages the capital needed for such large-scale growth. Investors will likely track the company's progress on delivery timelines for the Tesseract and the actual utilization of its new manufacturing capacity in the coming quarters.