Ultraviolette has unveiled Tesseract, claimed to be the world’s most advanced electric scooter, and Shockwave, a new lightweight motorcycle, at the FAST FORWARD India ’25 event in Bengaluru.

Tesseract can be fast charged to 80 percent in less than an hour and has a 261-kilometre inter-city range with a peak power output of 20 horsepower (15 kW). When combined with Omnisense mirrors, Tesseract's segment-first integrated radar and dashcam offer cutting-edge safety features including blindspot detection, lane change, overtaking assist and real-time collision alerts. Additionally, it has dynamic regen and traction control for increased safety and energy efficiency. To further improve rider awareness and lower the chance of accidents, Tesseract also has multi-colour LED displays integrated into the ORVMs and a 7-inch touchscreen TFT display.

For the first 10,000 buyers, Tesseract is being offered for an introductory price of INR 120,000. Tesseract will cost INR 130,000 for the next 50,000 consumers, with INR 145,000 being the ultimate price. Tesseract pre-orders are currently available for INR 999, and deliveries are expected to start in early 2026. There will be four different colour options for Tesseract: Solar White, Sonic Pink, Stealth Black and Sunburst Sand.

The second mobility solution from Ultraviolette, Shockwave, was painstakingly created and constructed to satisfy the needs of riders looking to have an exciting ride and rediscover the love of riding. With a remarkable IDC range of 165 km and a peak power output of 14.5 horsepower (10.8 kW), Shockwave has a 3.5-kWh battery. The Shockwave comes in two different colour options: Cosmic Black and Frost White, and it is available for pre-booking for INR 999. The first 1,000 clients will receive it at an introductory price of INR 149,000.

Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-Founder of Ultraviolette, said, “We are exhilarated to introduce our latest products – The World’s Most Advanced Electric Scooter and a new Motorcycle that will redefine urban commuting. Our top-down approach has enabled us to harness the core technology that we have developed over the last seven years. Our new scooter and light-weight motorcycle platform epitomises iconic design, segment defining features and category leading performance that will ensure an unparalleled riding experience. We are proudly presenting this portfolio on a National and Global stage – highlighting Indian R&D, indigenous technological prowess and engineering excellence. Our journey is just getting started as we aim to position India as the global leader in mobility.”

Niraj Rajmohan, CTO and Co-Founder of Ultraviolette, said, “Our cutting-edge technology is poised to become more accessible to the mainstream market while maintaining the brand's hallmark of futuristic design and advanced engineering. Today, we have showcased several exciting segment-first technologies that will significantly influence the future of rider safety and connected riding gear, which promises a more seamless ride. This demonstrates our steadfast commitment to innovation, research and development and customer centricity. We will continue to focus on developing superior technologies that not just makes our products the best-in-class but deliver a more connected and hassle-free riding experience.”

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RoadGrid has raised INR 120 million in a Pre-series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, which also saw participation from Venture Catalysts, FAAD Network, LetsVenture and several angel investors.

The funding will be used to support the company’s objective of expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across India.

Currently, RoadGrid operates in two segments of the EV market: the manufacture and sale of EV chargers to original equipment manufacturers and operating public and commercial charging stations. The company provides charging equipment for two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers. At present, India has approximately 8,000 charging stations, with a projected requirement of nearly 3 million stations by 2030.

The company's business model integrates Charging as a Service (CaaS) with direct sales to OEMs. RoadGrid is executing charging station deployments in locations such as Indore and Navi Mumbai, and holds orders with utilities including BSES and NPCL. The company reports a pipeline exceeding 1,000 chargers.

RoadGrid has partnered with Vgreen, a subsidiary of VinFast, to develop a charging network at HPCL retail outlets and to support the VinFast Aftersales Network in India. To date, the company has completed over 100 installations for clients including IOCL and Amazon. The Indian EV charging market is estimated to grow from INR 50 billion to INR 500 billion over the next six years.

The EV company has been founded by Deepesh Shrinath (CEO), who has experience at Emerson and Eaton. Shashank Narayan (CTO) previously worked at Delta Electronics and authored an EV charger handbook for NITI Aayog. The leadership also includes Chandraprakash Akotkar (COO), an electrical design specialist and Bharat Joshi (CMO), who has a background in advertising infrastructure.

Mitesh Shah, Co-founder IPV, said, “One of the biggest gaps in India’s EV journey today is not intent, but infrastructure. Consumers are ready to adopt electric mobility, but the lack of reliable, accessible charging continues to slow scale. What stood out to us about RoadGrid is their clear understanding of this gap and their ability to address it across multiple layers, from charger manufacturing to on-ground charging operations. Their focus on both OEM partnerships and public charging networks positions them well to build infrastructure that is not just expansive, but practical and sustainable.”

Deepesh Shrinath, Founder, RoadGrid, said, “RoadGrid is on a mission to enable seamless, sustainable and accessible electric mobility across India. We are focused on building reliable, universal charging infrastructure that works across vehicle categories and real-world use cases. With our VC partners, we will be scaling EV charging infrastructure that can become foundational to India’s EV ecosystem and support adoption at a national level.”

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Bajaj Auto, one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has launched the Chetak C25 at INR 91,399, a new model joining its electric scooter range. The C25 is designed for urban mobility, focusing on a lighter frame and manoeuvrability to navigate city traffic. It retains the metal body and mono-body construction characteristic of the Chetak brand.

The e-scooter is powered by a 2.5 kWh battery, providing a claimed range of 113 km and a top speed of 55 kmph. The system supports fast charging, reaching 80 percent capacity in 2.25 hours. Practical features include a 25-litre boot for storage, alongside safety technologies such as hill hold assist, disc brakes and a ‘guide me home’ light function.

The C25 adopts a design language featuring a signature DRL headlamp and a jointless body. It is available in six colours with graphics inspired by street art. The model sits alongside the existing 30 and 35 Series in the Chetak portfolio, aiming to capture demand from first-time electric vehicle buyers and households requiring a secondary scooter for short-distance travel.

Eric Vas, President – Urbanite Business, Bajaj Auto, said, “The Chetak C25 reflects a clear shift in how urban mobility is being used today – shorter trips, tighter streets and a growing need for independent movement. While its form is compact and contemporary, the fundamentals remain unmistakably Chetak: solidity, sturdiness and reliability. The C25 allows us to extend the Chetak portfolio to a younger, more agile use case, while continuing to deliver the trust and confidence that the brand has stood for over generations.”

The introduction of the C25 follows a trend of increasing multi-scooter ownership within Indian households. Bajaj aims to leverage its service network to support the rollout of this model across urban markets.

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Ather Energy has announced the addition of Tamil language support to the dashboard of its Rizta Z electric scooter. The update allows owners to switch the interface to Tamil, with the rollout scheduled as an over-the-air (OTA) update starting in February 2026.

The initiative is part of Ather’s plan to offer a multi-language interface supporting eight regional languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

The Tamil release follows the previous introduction of Hindi and Kannada. The company indicates that this move supports the preference for technology interaction in regional languages.

The Rizta series consists of two models, the Rizta S and Rizta Z, which provide ranges of 123 km and 159 km. The vehicle features a 56-litre storage capacity, comprising a 34-litre under-seat compartment and an optional 22-litre front accessory. Safety systems integrated into the scooter include SkidControl, Fall Safe, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) and Live Location Sharing.

Ravneet Singh Phokela, CBO, Ather Energy, said, “Tamil Nadu has been an important market for Ather from the beginning, both in terms of our manufacturing presence and our growing rider base. As Rizta continues to see strong adoption and has recently crossed the 2 lakh sales milestone, it becomes important for the product to feel familiar and easy to use for riders across regions. Building local language support into the Rizta experience has been a deliberate part of how we think about creating a seamless ownership experience. After the Kannada dashboard rollout, bringing Tamil to the Rizta Z dashboard on the occasion of Pongal felt like a natural next step.”

The company recently reached a sales milestone of 200,000 units for the Rizta. Additionally, a touchscreen upgrade for the Rizta Z was confirmed during Ather Community Day 2025 to further enhance the user interface.

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Montra Electric, the clean mobility division of the Murugappa Group, has opened two new dealerships in the National Capital Region (NCR). The expansion includes an electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) outlet in Libaspur, North Delhi and an electric three-wheeler (e-3W) facility in Surajpur, Greater Noida.

The Greater Noida dealership, operated by Vigsons Automobiles, will retail the Super Auto and Super Cargo models. This facility is equipped with service infrastructure and technicians to support owner-operators and fleet customers in the passenger and cargo segments. The North Delhi site, operated by Action Volt Wheels, is intended for businesses involved in e-commerce distribution and FMCG logistics, providing workshop and after-sales support for mid-mile operations.

Arun Murugappan, Chairman, Montra Electric, said, “The transition to electric commercial mobility is an institutional shift, not merely a product change. As adoption expands across India, its success will depend on the strength and reliability of the supporting ecosystem. Building this foundation, anchored in quality, service, and long-term ownership confidence, is essential for clean mobility to scale in a sustainable manner.”

Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director, Montra Electric, added, “Delhi-NCR is one of the most structurally important markets for electric commercial vehicles, where scale is being driven by real operating use-cases rather than experimentation. Our focus is to build a network that is capable of supporting this scale, through dependable retail partners, strong service infrastructure, and consistent customer engagement. The new dealerships in Greater Noida and North Delhi are a step towards ensuring that customers experience electric mobility as a reliable business solution, not just a sustainable alternative.”

The company stated that the NCR is a primary market due to the demand for urban logistics and shared mobility. The new facilities are designed to transition electric vehicles from pilot projects to regular commercial use by focusing on vehicle uptime and service responsiveness.

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