Ultraviolette moves to 100V with new VX-100 platform and X-47 Venom

Source: LinkedIn Ultraviolette Automotive | Indian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has outlined its next technology phase. The company introduced a new 100V vehicle architecture called VX-100, a first motorcycle built on it, the X-47 Venom, and several supporting technologies covering battery safety, motor design and rider protection. It also confirmed that the Shockwave will adopt the new architecture, with launch now planned for the first quarter of 2027.

VX-100: a new base for future models

VX-100 is an entirely new platform rather than an update of existing hardware. Ultraviolette says it was developed to raise performance, shorten charging times and improve efficiency, while also enabling more advanced electronics for the rider. The company positions it as the foundation for its upcoming vehicles. No technical specifications for the platform have been released yet.

X-47 Venom: first model on the new architecture

The X-47 Venom is the first production motorcycle based on VX-100. According to Ultraviolette, it is faster, accelerates harder and weighs less than its existing models.

Pyrofuse: battery fault isolation

Pyrofuse is a battery protection system that Ultraviolette describes as derived from aerospace safety technology. Its purpose is to cut off critical electrical faults within milliseconds. The company claims this is the first time such a system has been applied to electric two-wheelers.

UV Lightfury: new electric motor

The UV Lightfury is Ultraviolette’s next-generation in-house motor. The focus is on power density: more output from a smaller and lighter unit. Output and weight figures have not been disclosed.

B-Max: reusable safety vest

Outside the motorcycle itself, Ultraviolette introduced B-Max, a reusable safety vest for riders. Details on how it works, its certification and availability were not provided.

Shockwave delayed to Q1 2027

The Shockwave, Ultraviolette’s lightweight off-road-oriented model, will now be built on the 100V architecture before it reaches customers. The company lists stronger power delivery, better thermal efficiency and faster charging as the main gains, while keeping the bike’s light and simple character. To prepare for production, Ultraviolette is setting up a dedicated Shockwave assembly line inside its existing factory. The switch to the new architecture means the launch moves to Q1 2027.

THE PACK’s take:

Guy Salens: “The announcement shows Ultraviolette shifting from individual models to a shared platform strategy, a step that typically precedes a broader model range. The company continues to stress that its technology is developed in India and intended for international markets. For now, the release sets out the technical direction; specifications, pricing and market timing for the X-47 Venom and the supporting technologies are still to be announced.”

Pictures launch X-47

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