Bengaluru-based EV maker Ultraviolet Automotive is gearing up to move beyond premium motorcycles with the launch of its first electric scooter, the Ultraviolet Tesseract. First revealed in 2025, the Tesseract is now nearing its market launch, with a production version expected to hit the market in Q2 2026. With deliveries expected to begin soon, here’s a quick look at what the e-scooter has to offer.
Ultraviolet Tesseract e-scooter: All you need to know
The Tesseract was launched at a starting price of Rs 1.45 lakh, ex-showroom. It can be pre-booked on the company’s official website for a token amount of Rs 5,000.Built on a new platform, the Tesseract is powered by an electric motor producing 20.1 bhp. The Ultraviolet claims a maximum range of up to 261km on a single charge, depending on the battery pack chosen. Buyers will have three battery options to choose from: 3.5 kWh, 5 kWh and 6 kWh. Performance is expected to be one of its main highlights, with the scooter capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 kmph in just 2.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 125 kmph. The battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in less than an hour.
In terms of features, the Tesseract is packed with technology. It gets a 7-inch touchscreen TFT display with built-in navigation, along with dual front and rear dash cams. Other notable additions include wireless charging, haptic feedback on the handlebars, dual-channel ABS, traction control and Hill Hold Assist. The scooter also has dynamic stability control.One of the standout elements of the Tesseract is its radar-based Advanced Rider Assistance System, a first for an electric scooter in India. The system enables features like blind spot detection, overtake alerts, lane change assist and collision warning, bringing a new level of safety tech to the segment.The scooter offers 34 liters of underseat storage, enough to fit a full-face helmet. It rides on 14-inch wheels and will be available in four color options: Sonic Pink, Desert Sand, Solar White and Stealth Black. Ultraviolet is also offering a standard warranty of three years or 75,000 km, which can be extended to eight years or 2,00,000 km.Once launched, the Tesseract will compete with established electric scooters like TVS iQube, Simple One, Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450, Vida V2 Pro and River Indie.
