Ultraviolette and Bolt.Earth Expand Type-6 DC Fast-Charging Network Across India

Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette and charging network operator Bolt.Earth have installed more than 130 Type-6 DC fast chargers across India, exceeding by more than double the 50-unit target set when the two companies announced their partnership in March 2026. A further 200 chargers are scheduled to go live within the next two months, accelerating what the companies describe as a push to build standardised fast-charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers.

The chargers are currently operational across seven states — Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and West Bengal — covering key cities, highway corridors, and areas identified as emerging EV zones. All units are compatible with Ultraviolette's X-47 and F77 motorcycle models and are accessible through both companies' platforms, with features including real-time charger discovery, session monitoring, and digital payments.

The network is built on an interoperable model, meaning riders can access chargers through either the Ultraviolette or Bolt.Earth app without switching between separate systems. This approach is increasingly being adopted in India's EV infrastructure space, where a fragmented charging ecosystem — with different standards, connectors, and platforms — has been cited as a friction point for prospective electric vehicle buyers.

The rollout comes against a broader backdrop. India's electric two-wheeler segment has grown steadily over the past two years, with multiple manufacturers entering the market and monthly registration numbers rising. At the same time, policymakers have placed greater emphasis on reducing dependence on imported crude oil, particularly as global supply uncertainties have contributed to price volatility. Ultraviolette Co-founder and CTO Niraj Rajmohan pointed to this context, noting that the expansion aligns with a wider national interest in building electricity-based mobility infrastructure. "Recent crude-linked volatility has reinforced the need for more resilient, electricity-led mobility infrastructure," he said.

The deployment includes both new charger installations and upgrades to existing Bolt.Earth charging points to make them compatible with Ultraviolette motorcycles. The combined network is intended to extend the practical range of electric two-wheelers, addressing a persistent concern among riders about charging availability on longer routes. Bolt.Earth Founder Mohit Yadav said the company plans to deploy 10,000 Type-6 fast chargers over the next two years as part of a longer-term effort to build one of India's largest dedicated fast-charging networks for electric two-wheelers.

The Type-6 standard is designed for higher-power DC fast charging, as distinct from the AC chargers that make up the majority of India's existing public charging points. AC chargers typically require several hours to charge an electric two-wheeler, while DC fast chargers can significantly reduce that time — a gap that has been a practical barrier to adoption, particularly for riders considering electric vehicles for intercity travel.

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette was founded in 2016 by Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan. The company is backed by investors including TVS Motors, Qualcomm Ventures, TDK Ventures, and Zoho Corporation, and holds a European certification for its motorcycles — the first Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer to do so. It currently exports to 12 countries across Europe, including Germany, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Bolt.Earth, founded in 2017, operates more than 100,000 chargers across over 2,000 cities in India, supporting two-, three-, and four-wheeled electric vehicles on an open network model that also allows private charger owners to earn revenue by making their units publicly accessible.