The Ultraviolette Tesseract is the most talked-about electric scooter India has not been able to buy yet. Ultraviolette, the Bengaluru company behind the F77 electric motorcycle, unveiled the Tesseract back in March 2025 with a sharp ₹1.20 lakh introductory price, a 261 km claimed range and radar-based safety tech you normally see on cars. Bookings crossed 50,000 in two weeks.
More than a year later, as of June 2026, almost nobody has one in their garage. Deliveries have slipped from early 2026 to “later,” and the buzz has cooled into frustration. So this page does what the spec-sheet listings will not: it gives you the real numbers and a straight answer on whether to put your money down, keep waiting, or just buy a scooter that is actually on sale today.
Prices and dates change fast. Every figure below is Ultraviolette’s claimed or expected number until the scooter is properly on sale. Confirm the final on-road price, variant and delivery date with the company before you pay anything beyond the refundable booking amount.
The short answer (if you are in a hurry)
- Book it only if you genuinely want this specific scooter, the long range and the tech, and you are fine waiting with no firm delivery date. The booking amount is refundable, so a booking is a place in the queue, not a commitment.
- Do not wait if you need a scooter in the next two to three months. The Tesseract has missed its own timelines more than once. Buy something on sale now (options below) and treat the Tesseract as a maybe-later.
- Best fit: a tech-loving rider who wants the longest range and ADAS in a scooter, has another vehicle for now, and is patient.
Ultraviolette Tesseract at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium electric maxi-scooter |
| Battery options | 3.5 kWh / 5 kWh / 6 kWh |
| Claimed range (IDC) | 162 km / 220 km / 261 km |
| Top speed (claimed) | 125 km/h |
| 0 to 60 km/h (claimed) | 2.9 seconds |
| Fast charging | 0 to 80% in under an hour |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1.45 lakh to ₹2.00 lakh (intro ₹1.20 lakh was for early bookings) |
| Unveiled | March 2025 |
| Delivery status (June 2026) | Delayed, no firm date confirmed |
Price and variants: which one makes sense
Ultraviolette sells the Tesseract by battery size, and the jump from the base to the top variant is large. These are ex-showroom figures (on-road will be higher even with EV concessions):
| Variant | Battery | Claimed range (IDC) | Ex-showroom price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesseract 3.5 | 3.5 kWh | 162 km | ₹1.45 lakh |
| Tesseract 5.0 | 5 kWh | 220 km | ₹1.70 lakh |
| Tesseract 6.0 | 6 kWh | 261 km | ₹2.00 lakh |
The ₹1.20 lakh number you still see quoted was an introductory price for the first batch of bookings, not the price you will pay today. Assume the regular ₹1.45 lakh start.
Which variant: for most city riders the 5 kWh is the sweet spot. The 3.5 kWh is the headline-cheap option but 162 km IDC turns into noticeably less in real use, so you will charge often. The 6 kWh at ₹2 lakh ex-showroom pushes a scooter into small-electric-car money, which only makes sense if you do long daily distances and rarely have time to charge. Pay for the battery you will actually use, not the biggest number.
Range: the honest version
IDC (the Indian test cycle) numbers are lab figures, measured in gentle conditions. Real riding, with traffic, a pillion, AC-free but hot weather, and a heavier throttle, takes a chunk off. As a rough rule, plan for 25 to 35 percent less than the claimed figure:
- 3.5 kWh, 162 km claimed → expect roughly 110 to 125 km real-world
- 5 kWh, 220 km claimed → expect roughly 150 to 170 km real-world
- 6 kWh, 261 km claimed → expect roughly 180 to 200 km real-world
Even the honest numbers are strong for a scooter. Range anxiety is genuinely not the Tesseract’s problem. The waiting is.
Performance and features: where the money goes
This is not a basic commuter. Ultraviolette is pitching the Tesseract as a performance scooter with car-grade safety:
- Quick: a claimed 0 to 60 km/h in 2.9 seconds and a 125 km/h top speed make it one of the fastest scooters on paper.
- ADAS: a front radar with blind-spot monitoring and lane-change alerts, plus front and rear cameras. Genuinely rare on two wheels.
- Screen and connectivity: a 7-inch touchscreen with phone connectivity through Ultraviolette’s app.
- Practical bits: four levels of regenerative braking, hill-hold assist, keyless start and tubeless radial tyres.
A fair question: do you need radar and cameras on a scooter? For most riders, no, it is a nice-to-have rather than a reason to buy. The performance and the long range are the real draws. Treat the ADAS as a bonus, not the deciding factor, especially since untested safety tech is exactly the kind of thing that takes time to get right, which brings us to the delays.
The delay story (and what it means for your booking)
Here is the honest timeline, because the spec pages gloss over it:
- March 2025: unveiled, bookings open, 50,000-plus orders within two weeks (later reports put it higher).
- Original promise: deliveries by early 2026.
- Then: pushed to mid-2026.
- As of June 2026: the production-ready version is still being finalised, with the company citing testing and refinement of its safety systems. No firm delivery date you can hold them to.
None of this means the Tesseract is vanishing. Ultraviolette has a real product in the F77 and a genuine following. But a scooter that has slipped its own deadline more than once, with complex new safety tech still being signed off, is not something to depend on for transport you need soon.
The good news: the booking amount is refundable. So booking costs you little except the wait. Just go in with eyes open. You are reserving a place in a queue, not buying a delivery date.
Should you book, wait, or buy now?
| You are… | Our verdict |
|---|---|
| A tech enthusiast with another vehicle, in no hurry | Book it. You lose nothing but time, and you want this exact scooter. |
| A daily commuter who needs a scooter within 2 to 3 months | Buy now, skip the wait. Do not let a slipping launch leave you without a ride. |
| Chasing maximum range above all | Book the 5 or 6 kWh, but keep a backup plan if the date slips again. |
| On a tight budget around ₹1 lakh | Look elsewhere. The Tesseract is premium-priced; see our best scooters under ₹1 lakh guide instead. |
If you cannot wait, the electric scooters actually on sale today in the premium space include the Ather Rizta and 450 series, the TVS iQube, the Bajaj Chetak and the Ola S1 range. They are here now, you can test ride them this week, and several undercut the Tesseract on price.
For the bigger picture on what is genuinely coming versus already available, see our roundup of upcoming electric cars and EVs in India for 2026. And before you budget, remember EV road tax varies a lot by state, many states charge little or none. Check what you would actually pay with our Road Tax Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the Ultraviolette Tesseract?
The Tesseract is priced from ₹1.45 lakh to ₹2.00 lakh (ex-showroom) across its 3.5 kWh, 5 kWh and 6 kWh battery options. The ₹1.20 lakh figure widely quoted was an introductory price for early bookings, not the current price.
What is the range of the Ultraviolette Tesseract?
Claimed IDC range is 162 km (3.5 kWh), 220 km (5 kWh) and 261 km (6 kWh). In real-world city riding, expect roughly 25 to 35 percent less than the claimed figure.
When will the Ultraviolette Tesseract be delivered?
As of June 2026 there is no firm delivery date. Deliveries were first promised for early 2026, then mid-2026, and the company is still finalising the production version. Booking holders should expect further updates rather than a confirmed date.
Is the Ultraviolette Tesseract worth booking?
Only if you specifically want this scooter and can wait without a guaranteed delivery date. The booking amount is refundable, so it reserves your place in the queue. If you need a scooter soon, buy one that is already on sale instead.
Is the Tesseract a scooter or a motorcycle?
It is a premium electric maxi-scooter (step-through, with a floorboard), not a motorcycle. Ultraviolette’s other product, the F77, is the electric motorcycle.
