- Pre-bookings of the Ultraviolette F77 will start from 23 October
- IDC claimed range of 300 km in the top-spec variant
- Will be available in three variants: Laser, Airstrike & Shadow
In celebration of its first Battery Day, Ultraviolette Automotive unveiled the battery pack that will power its upcoming F77 electric bike. The company has been developing the prototype since 2019, and while it originally featured a removable battery pack. It now has a new fixed and bigger battery pack using lithium-ion cells. The 10.5 kWh fixed battery pack will power the Ultraviolette F77 will provide an IDC range of 300 km range on a single charge.
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Ultraviolette F77 Bookings
The brand has also revealed the pre-booking dates of the bike, interested customers can book the F77 from 23 October by paying Rs 10,000 as booking amount. Over 70,000 pre-launch booking inquiries for the F77 have been received to date from 190 different countries.
Ultraviolette's Improved Battery Pack
Ultraviolette spent the last two years advancing the F77's R&D in order to reach the highest range of all Indian EV bikes. This included converting from an 18,650 to a 21,700 format and a bigger, integrated battery design, which produced a noticeably greater volume optimization. The battery capacity of the F77 is claimed to be better than any EV 2W in India and is 2.5X more than that of currently available EV 2Ws in India.
According to the manufacturer, switching to a fixed battery pack has increased the bike's range and distinguished it from all other electric bikes on the Indian market.
Numerous features and cutting-edge technologies will be included in the Ultraviolette F77. The performance and riding qualities of the F77, according to the brand, are unmatched. The design, though, seems chic and angular. The most futuristic look an e-bike is capable of having is on this bike. In addition, the F77 will be available in three variants: Airstrike, Laser, and Shadow.
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Narayan Subramaniam, Co-Founder and CEO, Ultraviolette stated, When we set out to build India's first high performance electric motorcycle, we knew right from the beginning that battery tech, and design would be one of the most critical aspects in making the F77 one of the most anticipated and desirable electric vehicles in the country. We are immensely proud of what we have achieved over the last 5 years and are able to bring in the best from aerospace, aviation, and consumer electronics to create the most advanced electric motorcycle in India, by every standard.
Verdict: The Ultraviolette F77 will have one of the longest ranges of any electric motorbike on the market with a 300 km range. Based on the motorcycle's known specifications and battery information, its ex-showroom pricing is expected to be in the range of Rs 3-3.5 lakh.