India’s Fastest Electric Bike Just Hit European Roads
When the Ultraviolette F77 zipped past spectators at the 2023 EICMA motor show in Milan, it didn’t just turn heads, it redefined expectations. The bike, which has already made waves across India for its aircraft-inspired design and blazing 152 km/h top speed, is now officially available to European buyers. This marks a historic milestone: Ultraviolette, a Bengaluru-based startup, has become the first Indian electric motorcycle company to commercially launch in Europe.
With deliveries beginning in June 2025, Ultraviolette is targeting premium electric mobility customers in countries like Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. The European version of the F77 comes packed with a 10.3 kWh battery, a certified range of up to 307 km (190 miles), and performance specs that rival petrol-powered superbikes.
Europe’s Growing Appetite for Two-Wheel Electric Power
The European electric motorbike market has been steadily growing. According to data from the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM), electric motorcycle registrations across Europe grew by 25% year-over-year in 2023, with countries like France and Germany leading the charge.
Cities across the EU are also pushing tighter emissions policies. Paris plans to ban all ICE two-wheelers by 2030. In this climate, demand for powerful, stylish, zero-emission bikes like the Ultraviolette F77 is rising fast.
The Ultraviolette F77 enters a space historically dominated by companies like Zero Motorcycles, Energica, and Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire. Unlike its competitors, however, the F77 brings Indian engineering into a space traditionally dominated by Western and Japanese brands.
The Road Ahead: Risks and Rewards for Ultraviolette
For Ultraviolette, the road into Europe offers plenty of opportunity, but also considerable challenges.
Benefits:
- Strong EV policies and incentives across the EU
- First-mover advantage as an Indian brand in this segment
- Lightweight frame and unique design appeal to urban commuters and bike enthusiasts alike
- Extensive testing already completed on Indian terrain and European roads
Challenges:
- High expectations from European riders accustomed to premium build quality
- Need to establish reliable after-sales service and spare parts network
- Competition from legacy players like Zero Motorcycles and startups with bigger European footprints
- Brand unfamiliarity in Western markets
Global Benchmarks: How the F77 Stacks Up
To better understand where the Ultraviolette F77 stands, let’s compare it with some notable electric motorbikes already on the road:
- Zero SR/F: Offers a top speed of 200 km/h with a range of around 259 km, but comes at nearly double the expected price of the F77 in Europe.
- Energica Ego+: A true electric superbike with premium specs, though heavier and bulkier than the F77, which weighs in at 207 kg.
- LiveWire One: Harley-Davidson’s offering clocks in with 235 km of range and classic American styling, but still hasn’t made deep inroads in Europe.
The F77 doesn’t just compete on price. It comes equipped with:
- Three riding modes: Glide, Combat, and Ballistic
- 0 to 60 km/h in 2.9 seconds
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Advanced connected dashboard and remote diagnostics via smartphone app
What the Research Says About EV Motorbike Trends
Market research forecasts that the global electric motorcycle market could surpass $120 billion by 2030, driven by rapid urbanization and stricter emissions mandates.
The study highlights three key trends:
- Growing consumer demand for performance-oriented EV bikes
- Preference for connected features like GPS navigation, diagnostics, and OTA updates
- Shift in consumer mindset from range anxiety to performance satisfaction
Ultraviolette’s approach aligns tightly with all three. It also helps that the F77 already has a cult following in India, thanks to viral performance demos and media coverage. Now the brand is betting that its signature blend of style, speed, and smart mobility will click with European riders too.
The Futurism Today Take: Why This Launch Matters
At The Futurism Today, we see the Ultraviolette F77’s European launch as more than a product rollout. It represents the rise of a new global player in sustainable mobility. If successful, it could redefine what “Made in India” means in the EV performance market.
What makes the Ultraviolette F77 special is not just its specs. It’s the way it combines aerospace-inspired engineering, design-first thinking, and electric car-grade technology into a motorcycle that doesn’t compromise.
As Europe embraces electric two-wheelers at scale, the F77 could become the benchmark for next-gen motorbikes. And if Ultraviolette continues to scale smartly, this might be the moment the world begins watching India’s EV sector a lot more closely.