₹837 crore EV investments in Hosur: Ather expansion and Ultraviolette's new factory - what could it mean for jobs and property prices in the area? Hosur is attracting ₹837 crore in EV manufacturing investments, with Ather Energy expanding its factory and Ultraviolette Automotive planning a new facility near Shoolagiri. The projects could boost production capacity and create jobs across the region. 27 Oct 2026 17:37 IST Hosur is attracting fresh investment in electric vehicle manufacturing, with an existing factory expansion and a proposed new facility together accounting for ₹837 crore. The developments involve a ₹58 crore expansion at an existing electric two-wheeler factory and a planned ₹779 crore manufacturing facility near Shoolagiri in Krishnagiri district. These investments could strengthen the region's manufacturing ecosystem and support demand for housing and industrial space, although the actual impact on property markets will depend on project execution, employment growth and local infrastructure. What are the ₹837 crore EV investments in Hosur? The combined investment comprises two separate manufacturing projects announced in 2026. Ather Energy plans to increase production capacity at its existing Hosur factory, while Ultraviolette Automotive plans to establish a new manufacturing facility at SIPCOT Industrial Park near Shoolagiri. The projects are at different stages. The existing factory expansion has received board approval, while the proposed new facility remains subject to land formalities and construction. Ather Energy to invest ₹58 crore in Hosur factory expansion. Ather Energy plans to invest ₹58 crore to expand its existing manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, increasing annual production capacity from 4.2 lakh to 4.95 lakh electric two-wheelers. This represents an increase of 75,000 vehicles per year, or approximately 17.9%. The expansion is expected to be completed by December 2026. The investment includes ₹53 crore for a new battery line to support rising demand and reduce supply-chain risks. With peak capacity utilisation reaching 98%, the expansion could strengthen Hosur's role in the electric two-wheeler manufacturing supply chain. However, the company has not disclosed the number of additional jobs expected to be created. Ultraviolette Automotive's ₹779 crore BIGGA Factory near Shoolagiri. Ultraviolette Automotive plans to invest ₹779 crore over five years to establish its BIGGA Factory at SIPCOT Industrial Park near Shoolagiri in Krishnagiri district, close to Hosur. Announced in September 2026, the proposed facility will initially have an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh vehicles, which can be scaled up to 5 lakh units. The project is expected to generate around 2,000-3,000 direct jobs, with operations targeted to begin within six to eight months of the announcement, subject to land formalities and construction. Full-scale production is targeted for the second quarter of FY2028. Why are EV manufacturers investing in Hosur? Hosur is emerging as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub because it combines an established automotive supplier network, industrial infrastructure and proximity to Bengaluru's engineering and research teams. The region already hosts major automotive manufacturers and component suppliers, allowing EV makers to access production facilities, skilled workers and supporting businesses. Tamil Nadu's EV policy and industrial parks have further supported the development of this manufacturing ecosystem. The combination of existing automotive infrastructure, supplier access and new EV investments could strengthen the Hosur-Shoolagiri industrial corridor. If manufacturing expands as planned, it could create additional opportunities for component makers, logistics providers and related businesses, although the scale of the impact will depend on project execution and future production demand. How does connectivity support Hosur's manufacturing growth? Hosur and Shoolagiri are connected to major industrial centres in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka through national highways and regional transport links. This connectivity is important for EV manufacturers moving components, batteries and finished vehicles, as well as for employees travelling to industrial facilities. * NH 44: Connects Hosur and Shoolagiri with Bengaluru to the north and Krishnagiri and Salem towards the south, supporting access to industrial markets and logistics networks. * NH 844: Provides a regional highway connection from Hosur towards Denkanikottai and Dharmapuri, improving access between Hosur and surrounding areas. * SH 17 and other regional roads: Help connect Hosur's industrial areas with nearby towns and manufacturing clusters. Specific routes serving the Shoolagiri facility should be confirmed against its exact site location. * Hosur Railway Station: Provides passenger rail connectivity with Bengaluru and other destinations, complementing the region's road network. Together, these links support the movement of workers, components and finished vehicles across the Hosur-Shoolagiri manufacturing corridor. Their practical value for the proposed BIGGA Factory will depend on the final site access and the road routes used for freight movement. What's Next for Hosur's EV Manufacturing Expansion? Ather Energy's capacity expansion and Ultraviolette Automotive's proposed BIGGA Factory represent two separate additions to electric two-wheeler manufacturing in the Hosur region. While Ather's expansion is expected to be completed by December 2026, Ultraviolette's project will depend on land formalities, construction and the planned production timeline. Their progress will determine how much additional manufacturing capacity and employment the region gains from these investments.

India: Ultraviolette Automotive launches its first e-2W with 100V architecture. Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has introduced a 100-volt electrical architecture called 'VX-100'. The Bengaluru-based startup has simultaneously launched the X-47 Venom, a crossover motorcycle, as its first application. By Sagar Parikh 27.10.2026 - 18:30 Ultraviolette says the three key elements of its VX-100 platform are a new 'SRB-11' battery pack, a new 'Light Fury' motor, and a new motor controller, all developed in-house. The SRB-11 battery pack is the largest battery pack used in a two-wheeler in India, with an energy storage capacity of 11 kWh. Compared to the SRB10 unit of the original X-47, SRB-11 possesses 25 per cent more energy density, cools two times faster, is 15 per cent lighter, and supports charging twice as fast. Ultraviolette claims it is the only electric two-wheeler battery pack in India to support DC charging at up to 12 kW. The Light Fury motor has an aviation-derived design and is 25 per cent lighter than the previous-generation unit and two times more power-dense. It uses soft magnetic composites, has a trapezoidal coil topology, and spins at up to 9,000 rpm. The new motor controller features silicon carbide power transistors and weighs just 2.5 kg, which makes it 40 per cent lighter than the previous-generation unit. It also delivers three times the power density. Images: Sagar Parikh / UltraViolette Automotive Ultraviolette offers the X-47 Venom in standard, plus, Recon, and Recon+ variants. The standard and plus variants share a new 7.5 kWh battery pack, and the Recon and Recon+ variants share the new 11 kWh battery pack that can be charged at up to 12 kW. The former delivers a range of 227 kilometres and the latter delivers 343 kilometres, both as per IDC. The plus and Recon+ variants include a 1.6 kW on-board charger. A standard-fit 30 kW motor allows the X-47 Venom to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 5.9 seconds, making it the quickest Indian-made motorcycle on the market. Flat out, the new model reaches 155 kph. The X-47 Venom boasts a host of premium features aimed at tech-savvy riders, such as cruise control, an IP67-rated 7-inch touchscreen with on-board navigation, a 35-watt USB Type-C charging port, a rear-camera-based parking assistant, and front and rear dashcams. Additionally, a 77 GHz long-range rear radar provides four rider assistance functions: Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Change Assist, Overtake Alert, and Rear Collision Warning. Ultraviolette has set the retail price of the base X-47 Venom in India at 300,000 rupees (~€2,800 euros). However, as part of a launch promotion, it is offering a discount of 35,000 rupees (~€330) to the first 5,000 customers, bringing the starting price down to 265,000 rupees (~€2,500). The company has 55 showrooms across the country and plans to grow that figure to 100 outlets by the first quarter of 2027. In Europe, where Ultraviolette is present in 20 countries, it plans to launch the new model at EICMA 2026 on 3 November. In an interview with electrive.com on the sidelines of the event, CTO and Co-founder Niraj Rajmohan said that the company plans to commence deliveries of the X-47 Venom in Europe in early 2027. So far, it has only offered the F77 in the Old Continent, and since it commenced sales in July-August 2025, it has delivered about 500 to 700 units. Ultraviolette builds the F-77 and X-47 at a factory in Bengaluru, which offers a limited production capacity of 30,000 units, which can be expanded to 50,000 to 60,000 units. The company is building a new 250,000-unit 'BIGGA' factory in Hosur (Tamil Nadu), and this site will have the space to double the capacity to 500,000 units in the future. Rajmohan told Electrive that the new manufacturing facility will roll out the Tesseract, a premium scooter, and the Shockwave, an enduro motorcycle, both of which will also feature the VX-100 architecture. It is working on bringing these models also to Europe. Asked when Ultraviolette will launch a fully-faired electric motorcycle, Rajmohan did not reveal the timeline but hinted that the company will announce plans to launch the F99 after the Tesseract launch, scheduled in the first quarter of 2027. For the uninitiated, the F99 is a fully faired high-performance motorcycle featuring a 400-volt architecture and a motor producing 90 kW and 200 Nm of torque. It weighs just 180 kg, the same as the X-47 Venom with the 7.5 kWh battery pack, reaches 0 to 100 km/h in just three seconds, and achieves a top speed of 265 km/h (estimated). Specifications of the potential production version arriving later may vary. 0 comments. about "India: Ultraviolette Automotive launches its first e-2W with 100V architecture"

Indian EV maker Ultraviolette takes its electric motorcycles to Europe. Bengaluru based Ultraviolette launched its X-47 Venom electric motorcycle on 22 October and plans to introduce it in Europe on 3 November at the EICMA motorcycle exhibition in Milan, The Times of India reported. The company wants to raise its monthly motorcycle sales from around 700 to 1,000 in the first quarter of 2027. It is a useful case study in how a founder led company from an emerging market goes global. Ultraviolette is not waiting to dominate its home market before looking abroad. It is building both at once. The launch and the European push. The Venom is an updated version of the company's X-47 Crossover. In India it is priced at Rs 2.6 lakh ex showroom in Bengaluru for the first 5,000 customers, after which the starting price rises to Rs 3 lakh. Bookings opened on launch day. Europe is already part of the business. According to the report, Ultraviolette exports to 20 European countries, including Germany, France, Italy and the UK, and Europe accounts for roughly 10% of its current sales. Showing the Venom at EICMA, one of the industry's biggest trade shows, puts the bike in front of dealers, riders and press from across the region. Beyond Europe, the company plans to enter the United States in 2027 and is exploring opportunities in Latin America and Southeast Asia. Growing at home at the same time. The overseas push is paired with expansion in India. Co-founder and CEO Narayan Subramaniam told reporters the company plans to grow its retail network from around 50 locations to 100 by the first quarter of 2027. With more products coming, including the Shockwave motorcycle and the Tesseract scooter, Ultraviolette is targeting sales of around 10,000 vehicles a month by this time next year, the paper reported. That broader goal depends on its move into electric scooters, a much larger segment than performance motorcycles. To support it, the company has announced plans to invest Rs 779 crore over five years in a new factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The plant is designed to ramp up in phases to an annual capacity of 2.5 lakh vehicles, and it will build the Tesseract and future products alongside the existing Bengaluru operations. A platform built to travel. The Venom is the first motorcycle on Ultraviolette's VX-100 platform, which combines new battery, motor and control systems. The architecture can take different battery capacities and power outputs, so the company can stretch it across future models and markets. Subramaniam described VX-100 as establishing "a technology foundation for a new generation of products across segments and markets." For a hardware startup, that is the key point. A shared platform lets a small company serve very different markets without designing every product from scratch. The founders and the money behind them. Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan founded Ultraviolette in 2016. Its investors include TVS Motor, Qualcomm Ventures, Zoho and Lingotto, and in September it raised $85 million in a round led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures, with participation from Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, according to the report. That capital is meant for manufacturing capacity, new vehicle platforms and international expansion, which lines up closely with what the company announced this week. What founders can take from it. First, export early if the product travels. Ultraviolette already earns about a tenth of its sales in Europe, which gives it real customers to learn from before a bigger push. Second, use the right stage. Launching at home and then showing the same product at a major international trade show turns one launch into two moments for the brand. Third, build platforms, not one offs. A flexible architecture is what makes a multi market plan affordable for a young hardware company. The targets are ambitious, and going from 700 motorcycles a month to 10,000 vehicles a month will test manufacturing, distribution and service at the same time. Milan on 3 November is the next checkpoint, and founders building physical products anywhere will want to watch how the Venom lands.