Ultraviolette gears up: Indian EV brand charges into Spain and Portugal
After turning heads in major parts of Europe, the Indian electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive is extending its presence in Spain and Portugal with its high-performance F77 MACH 2 and F77 SuperStreet models.
Iberian acceleration
With Iberia in its sights, the company is adding Spain and Portugal to its European footprint. Rhino Electric Motors has been appointed as the exclusive importer/distributor for both countries. These markets bring their own challenges and opportunities for Ultraviolette, differences in infrastructure, policy incentives, pricing sensitivities, and consumer expectations.
F77 MACH 2 & SuperStreet
The two imported models are the F77 MACH 2 and the F77 SuperStreet, two performance e-motorcycles with luxury-leaning aspirations. Some of their key specs:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Battery pack | 10.3 kWh lithium battery |
| Peak power / torque | 30 kW and 100 Nm |
| Acceleration | 0-60 km/h in 2.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 155 km/h |
| Variants & riding posture | ‘MACH 2’ offers a sportier, race-inspired stance; ‘SuperStreet’ is more upright, comfort-focused. |
Strategy, scale & ambition
Ultraviolette’s move into these new European markets is part of a broader strategy to derive 30–35% of its total revenue from exports by 2028.
Key components of the strategy:
- Certification first: the brand emphasized that its R&D, component choices, software architecture, and design were done with global scalability in mind, including meeting EU certifications. This was important for unlocking many European-wide markets.
- Export via Completely Built Units (CBUs): for now, the bikes will be built in India (Bengaluru), then shipped to Europe via the CBU route. Local assembly or localisation is something under consideration only once scale allows.
- Targeting established motorcycle cultures: France, Spain, and Portugal, along with Germany, UK, Italy, Benelux etc., are seen as priority markets due to consumer expectations around performance, design, and riding experience. Ultraviolette is leaning into those expectations.
The Road Ahead
Ultraviolette has signaled more expansion:
- Beyond Spain and Portugal, the earlier European launch included Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
- The company expects to sell 10,000 motorbikes in fiscal year 2025-26 (India + exports) and is aiming to scale production capacity.
- New product launches are planned; Ultraviolette has just taken the wraps off its latest creation: the X-47 Crossover, a motorcycle that not only extends the brand’s aviation-inspired DNA but also breaks new ground as the world’s first production bike equipped with integrated radar technology as standard.
Conclusion
Ultraviolette’s entry into Spain and Portugal marks an important phase in its transformation from an Indian EV startup to a global electric motorcycle brand. For riders, evangelists, and investors watching the electric motorcycle space in Europe, this is one to keep an eye on. Ultraviolette has the specs, the ambition and the early momentum; now comes the test of consistency.
All pictures © Ultraviolette Automotive
THE PACK’s Editor note: On Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October, Electric Motorbikes ‘North’ throws open the doors for two full days of test riding. Street or off-road, it’s all possible. Bring your gear, your license, and your curiosity. The F77 will be available for test riding.