September 10, 2026: Ultraviolette Automotive is preparing for a major production ramp-up, committing ₹779 crore over the next five years to a new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
The investment could eventually give the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler company the ability to manufacture as many as 5 lakh vehicles annually, significantly changing the scale of its operations.
The first phase of the facility is expected to support production of about 2.5 lakh vehicles a year. Ultraviolette already operates a manufacturing unit near Bengaluru with capacity of roughly 50,000 vehicles annually.
The expansion comes at an important point in the company’s growth. Ultraviolette has built its identity around performance-focused electric motorcycles, but its upcoming products are designed to take a price positioned below ₹2 lakh, and the Tesseract electric scooter, expected to cost less than ₹1. the company into substantially larger customer segments.
Ultraviolette Prepares for a Major Production Ramp-Up
Its planned Shockwave motorcycle, with a price positioned below ₹2 lakh, and the Tesseract electric scooter, expected to cost less than ₹1.5 lakh, could help Ultraviolette move beyond its premium niche.
That shift could prove important as India’s electric two-wheeler market becomes increasingly volume-driven. Manufacturers are competing not only on range and technology but also on pricing, distribution and the ability to manufacture at scale.
Narayan Subramaniam, co-founder and CEO of Ultraviolette Automotive, said the company is expanding its existing facility to cater to annual demand of around 50,000 vehicles, while the new plant is being designed for a much larger capacity of 5 lakh units a year. The first phase will establish production capacity of about 2.5 lakh units annually, with the facility expected to reach full capacity between the first and second quarters of 2027.
Ultraviolette expects demand for its scooters alone to reach at least 10,000 units a month in the domestic market. The company has indicated that interest in its upcoming products is already putting pressure on its existing production capabilities.
The planned investment also reflects a relatively cautious approach to financing. Ultraviolette intends to use a combination of internal resources, equity and cash generated from operations, rather than relying heavily on debt to build the new capacity.
For the company, the Hosur facility offers another advantage beyond production. Tamil Nadu has developed into one of India’s major automobile manufacturing hubs, giving EV manufacturers access to established component suppliers, engineering talent and a mature automotive ecosystem.
Ultraviolette is also looking beyond India’s borders. International markets currently account for a smaller portion of its business, but the company aims to increase their contribution over the next five years.
The larger opportunity, however, remains India’s transition toward electric mobility. Rising EV penetration is creating room for manufacturers that can combine technology with competitive pricing and reliable production.
For Ultraviolette, the ₹779 crore commitment is ultimately a scale-up bet. The company now has to prove that the brand appeal and engineering credentials that helped it establish itself in the premium segment can translate into high-volume sales without putting pressure on profitability.
If that transition works, the new facility could become a foundation for Ultraviolette’s next phase of growth rather than simply another manufacturing plant.
