Ultraviolette X47 Venom launched at Rs 2.65 lakh by Bengaluru EV start-up
By Meera IyerGovernance & Policy Editor, Peepals Bharat
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Bengaluru start-up Ultraviolette launched the X47 Venom electric motorcycle on October 22, 2026 from Rs 2.65 lakh, with deliveries from November.
What Happened
Bengaluru electric motorcycle start-up Ultraviolette launched the Ultraviolette X47 Venom in India on October 22, 2026, at an introductory ex-showroom price starting at Rs 2.65 lakh and rising to about Rs 4.12 lakh for the top variant. The company opened bookings at 4 pm the same day and says deliveries will begin in November 2026. The introductory prices apply to the first 5,000 customers, after which they rise by Rs 35,000, according to the company. The motorcycle is due to be shown to international buyers at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan on November 3.
Key Facts
- Price: from Rs 2.65 lakh to about Rs 4.12 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom Bengaluru), for the first 5,000 buyers; Rs 35,000 more after that.
- Bookings: opened on October 22, 2026 at 4 pm; deliveries planned from November 2026.
- Range: up to 343 km on the Indian Driving Cycle test with the larger 11 kWh battery, the company claims; the base version uses a 7.5 kWh battery with a lower claimed range.
- Performance, as claimed by the company: 40 bhp, 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, and a 155 km/h top speed.
- Charging: built on the company's VX-100 platform, which supports 12 kW DC fast charging.
- Features: a 7-inch touchscreen, Mappls navigation, cruise control, a rear camera for parking, and a rear radar for lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring.
- Funding: Ultraviolette, founded in 2016, has raised Series E funding this year, reported at about $85 million, with Yali Capital and TDK Ventures named as leads.
Why It Matters
Ultraviolette is one of the clearest examples of an Indian hardware start-up trying to build a high-performance product at home and sell it abroad. The company has chosen the performance end of the market: fast, feature-heavy electric motorcycles rather than commuter scooters. Its funding this year was raised, according to reports, to scale up production, build new platforms and expand into Europe, Japan and the United States.
The X47 Venom is a test of whether that bet can reach more buyers. The company has tied its starting price of Rs 2.65 lakh to the first 5,000 buyers, which gives an early read on demand. Its pitch rests on features such as rear radar for blind-spot monitoring and lane-keep assist, a touchscreen with navigation, and fast charging.
The numbers are the company's claims and should be read that way. Claimed ranges are measured on the Indian Driving Cycle, a standard test cycle, not on open roads, where speed, load and riding style all affect range. Reports of the launch also differ on the exact battery and range figures for each variant, so buyers should check the official specification sheet before booking.
For other Indian hardware founders, the launch shows the long road such companies travel: Ultraviolette was founded in 2016 and has raised money over many rounds to reach this point. Its next test is producing the motorcycle in volume and supporting buyers after the sale.
| Detail | X47 Venom (company figures) |
|---|---|
| Starting price | Rs 2.65 lakh (introductory) |
| Top claimed range | 343 km (11 kWh battery) |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 5.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 155 km/h |
| Deliveries | From November 2026 |
Impact
Short-term: Buyers who book among the first 5,000 get the introductory price; deliveries are due from November. The Milan show on November 3 will put the motorcycle in front of European dealers and media.
Long-term: If the X47 Venom sells well, it would show that an Indian start-up can win buyers for a premium electric motorcycle and support the company's plans to expand abroad. Weak demand would raise questions about how large the premium electric motorcycle market in India really is.
Who is affected: Motorcycle buyers considering an electric bike, Ultraviolette's investors and employees, its component suppliers, and other Indian electric two-wheeler start-ups watching whether the premium segment can grow.
Key Takeaway
Bengaluru start-up Ultraviolette has launched the X47 Venom electric motorcycle from Rs 2.65 lakh for the first 5,000 buyers, with a claimed range of up to 343 km and deliveries from November 2026.
Questions and Answers
What is the price of the Ultraviolette X47 Venom?
The introductory ex-showroom price starts at Rs 2.65 lakh and goes up to about Rs 4.12 lakh for the top variant. These prices apply to the first 5,000 customers, after which they rise by Rs 35,000, according to the company.
What range does the Ultraviolette X47 Venom offer?
The company claims up to 343 km on the Indian Driving Cycle test with its 11 kWh battery. The base version has a smaller 7.5 kWh battery and a lower claimed range. Range on the road depends on speed, load and riding style.
When do Ultraviolette X47 Venom deliveries start?
Bookings opened on October 22, 2026, and the company says deliveries will begin in November 2026.
Who makes the X47 Venom?
It is made by Ultraviolette, a Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle start-up founded in 2016, which has raised Series E funding this year to scale production and expand abroad.
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