“Next-Gen EV Bikes Coming to India by 2026 — Future of Fast Begins!”

Electric two-wheelers are accelerating fast in India, and by 2026, a slew of new EV bikes is set to hit the roads — from performance beasts to affordable commuter rides. Here’s a look at the most exciting upcoming models.

Why This Matters

EV adoption in India is growing, especially for two-wheelers, thanks to supportive policies, falling battery costs, and rising environmental awareness. New electric motorcycles (not just scooters) show that the market is not only for short city trips — there’s room for speed, touring, and style. For buyers, 2025–2026 could be the sweet spot to pick a future-ready EV bike that’s still “affordable enough” or “performance-rich.”

Ultraviolette F99

The Ultraviolette F99 is a high-performance electric superbike developed by Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive. Unveiled at EICMA 2023, the F99 is designed for speed, innovation, and pushing the limits of EV performance.

Performance & Powertrain

Powered by a liquid-cooled motor rated at 90 kW (≈ 120 bhp), the F99 can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3 seconds. Its top claimed speed is 265 km/h, making it one of the fastest electric bikes being developed in India. The bike runs on a 400V battery architecture, built for high-voltage performance. One of its most impressive achievements is setting a quarter-mile record: in December 2024, the F99 completed it in 10.712 seconds, officially making it the fastest Indian-made motorcycle in that benchmark.

Design & Engineering

The F99’s design is clearly inspired by fighter jets — it features aggressive fairings, winglets, and active aerodynamic surfaces that adjust to improve airflow and downforce. Its bodywork is built from full carbon fibre, making it very light (kerb weight around 178 kg) while maintaining structural strength. The chassis includes a hybrid steel frame, Ohlins suspension, and a milled swingarm for superior handling and rigidity.

Record-Breaking & Milestones

Quarter-mile record: 10.712 seconds at Valley Run 2024.
Top speed record attempt: In early 2025, the F99 hit 258 km/h at NATRAX — claimed by Autocar India and verified for top-speed performance.

Challenges & Things to Watch

Practicality: Given its focus on speed and track use, it may not be very practical for daily city commuting.
Cost: Building with carbon fiber and advanced tech could drive up the price significantly.
Charging & Range: High-performance bikes consume more power; how usable the F99 will be for long rides depends on battery capacity and charging infrastructure.

oben 0100

he O100 (pronounced “O-hundred”) is Oben Electric’s second in-house EV motorcycle platform, targeted at the 100cc-equivalent commuter segment. It’s being developed in Oben’s R&D centre in Bengaluru. The key goal: make electric motorcycles under ₹1 lakh. Expected launch: second half of 2025 .

O100 is a new modular electric motorcycle platform developed in-house by Oben Electric at its R&D centre in Bengaluru. It is targeted at the mass-market 100 cc–equivalent commuter segment, which is a large share of India’s two-wheeler market.Multiple variants are planned on this platform, all intended to stay below roughly ₹1 lakh ex‑showroom to keep ownership costs low.Bikes on the O100 platform are expected to focus on practical city performance comparable to 100 cc petrol motorcycles, with real‑world range roughly in the 80–100 km band for daily commuting according to early reports.

Battery, Tech and Features

Oben emphasises indigenous development: motor, vehicle control unit (VCU), charger and LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology are all developed and manufactured in‑house for the O100 platform.
LFP chemistry is chosen for durability, safety, and cost‑sensitivity, which suits daily commuter use in Indian conditions.
Feature expectations based on Oben’s current bikes and early previews include multiple ride modes, connected features via a smartphone app, and typical EV safety/comfort tech like side-stand cutoff and anti‑theft alerts.

Core performance specs

Target “real-world commuter” range is roughly in the 80–100 km per charge band for everyday city use, with some comparison sites simply listing it as “up to around 80–90 km”.
Top speed is expected to be in the 70–80 km/h range, which matches typical 100 cc commuter usage and helps keep costs down.
Kerb weight is listed around 136 kg on at least one spec-aggregation site, putting it close to light petrol commuters and Oben’s own Rorr EZ.

Platform, features and variants

O100 is a modular platform, so Oben can offer multiple variants with different battery sizes and feature levels on the same chassis and electronics base.
Key components such as motor, VCU, charger, and BMS are all developed in‑house, with Oben holding over two dozen patents around this tech stack.
Feature expectations (based on Oben’s current bikes) include ride modes, basic connectivity via app, safety features like theft/geofencing alerts, and commuter‑friendly ergonomics rather than sporty hardware.