Ultraviolette and Bolt.Earth have expanded their Type-6 DC fast-charging network across India, installing more than 130 chargers — more than double the initial target of 50 units announced during their partnership launch in March 2026. The companies also plan to add another 200 chargers over the next two months as part of their efforts to strengthen fast-charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers.
The charging network is currently operational across seven Indian states — Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal — covering major cities, highway routes and emerging EV adoption zones. The chargers are compatible with Ultraviolette’s Ultraviolette F77 and X-47 motorcycle platforms and can be accessed through both Ultraviolette and Bolt.Earth applications. Features include real-time charger discovery, charging session monitoring and integrated digital payment systems.
The companies have adopted an interoperable charging model, allowing riders to access the network through either platform without relying on separate charging ecosystems. This approach aims to address one of the key challenges in India’s EV infrastructure landscape — fragmented charging standards and platforms that often create inconvenience for EV users.
The expansion comes as India’s electric two-wheeler market continues to grow rapidly, supported by rising EV adoption and increased policy focus on reducing dependence on imported crude oil. Commenting on the development, Niraj Rajmohan said the charging infrastructure rollout aligns with the broader national need for resilient electricity-led mobility solutions amid global crude oil price volatility.
The deployment includes both newly installed chargers and upgrades to existing Bolt.Earth charging points to support Ultraviolette motorcycles. According to Mohit Yadav, the company aims to deploy 10,000 Type-6 DC fast chargers over the next two years, building one of India’s largest dedicated fast-charging networks for electric two-wheelers.
Unlike conventional AC chargers that typically require several hours to charge electric two-wheelers, the Type-6 DC fast-charging standard significantly reduces charging time, helping address range and charging accessibility concerns for riders travelling longer distances.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Ultraviolette is backed by investors including TVS Motor Company, Qualcomm Ventures, TDK Ventures and Zoho Corporation. The company also became the first Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer to receive European certification and currently exports motorcycles to 12 countries across Europe including Germany, France, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Founded in 2017, Bolt.Earth currently operates more than 100,000 chargers across over 2,000 Indian cities, supporting electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers through its open charging network model.
