Ultraviolette Automotive announces five-year investment plan to expand manufacturing base in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Bengaluru-headquartered electric two-wheeler major Ultraviolette Automotive on Friday revealed its proposed five-year investment plan aimed at significantly expanding its manufacturing footprint in Karnataka.

The phased programme includes expansion of the existing capacity and manufacturing at the current facility, with a proposed investment of Rs 200 crore, and the establishment of a new production plant in the state, with an annual capacity of 1.5 lakh units.

“This strategic expansion underscores Ultraviolette’s long-term commitment to Karnataka and reinforces its vision to accelerate India’s fast-evolving e-mobility sector,” the company said in a statement.

In line with its growth vision, Ultraviolette signed an MoU with the Karnataka Government on the sidelines of the ‘Invest Karnataka’ Conclave’ in Bengaluru.

“Karnataka has been central to Ultraviolette’s vision of ‘Making in India for the World’. This proposed manufacturing expansion reflects our confidence in the state’s forward-looking EV ecosystem, talent, and policy support. The combination of infrastructure readiness, proactive governance, and long-term incentive visibility creates a strong foundation for Ultraviolette’s next phase of growth,” Ultraviolette CEO and Co-founder Narayan Subramaniam said.

Today, Ultraviolette’s product portfolio offers performance motorcycles - F77 and X-47 Crossover, while the company operates over 40 experience centres across major Indian cities, and aims to be present across 100 cities by 2026-end.

Beyond India, Ultraviolette is present in 12 European countries, making it India’s first electric two-wheeler manufacturer to enter Europe, with plans to further scale across Asia and Latin America.