Ultraviolette to Invest in Karnataka: New EV Plant and ₹200 Cr Expansion Announced

Ultraviolette Automotive, a leader in high performance electric mobility, has announced a major five year investment plan to scale its manufacturing footprint in Karnataka. The company formalized this expansion by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka during the ‘Invest Karnataka’ Conclave.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Shri M. B. Patil, Honourable Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Karnataka. This strategic move is backed by the state’s proactive policy framework, which includes Production Linked Incentive (PLI) support and fast track facilitation for high value clean mobility projects.

Phased Manufacturing Expansion

Ultraviolette’s growth strategy is divided into two distinct phases aimed at boosting both immediate capacity and long term production volume:

• Phase 1: Existing Facility Upgrade  The company will invest ₹200 Crore to expand the manufacturing capacity of its current Bengaluru based facility.
  
  

• Phase 2: New Production Plant  Ultraviolette plans to establish an entirely new production plant in Karnataka with a massive annual capacity of 150,000 units.

Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-founder of Ultraviolette, noted that the state's ecosystem and talent pool are central to the company’s "Make in India for the World" vision. CTO Niraj Rajmohan added that Karnataka's deep engineering talent and supplier networks have been vital to their R&D journey since 2016.

Scaling Global and Domestic Presence

This manufacturing boost comes as Ultraviolette rapidly expands its market reach. The company currently operates over 40 experience centers across India and plans to be present in 100 cities by the end of 2026.

Beyond domestic borders, Ultraviolette has already made history as the first Indian electric two wheeler manufacturer to secure European certification. It currently exports its flagship F77 and X-47 Crossover models to 12 European countries, including Germany, France, and the UK, with further plans to enter markets across Asia and Latin America.