Ultraviolette F77 Gets 60-minute Charging with New Supernova DC Fast Chargers

Ultraviolette Automotive has upped the charging game for its F77 electric bike with a new DC fast charging infrastructure known as the UV Supernova. The brand-new charging stations feature Supernova (6kW) and Supernova Plus (12kW) chargers, both having type 6 connectors. Based on BIS Standard IS17017-2-6 (IEC 62196-6), these chargers can top up the standard Ultraviolette F77 and the F77 Recon from 20% to 80% in 40 to 60 minutes. This is faster than the basic charger, which takes over eight hours, and the optional Boost Charger, which takes four hours to deliver a full charge. Although the EV manufacturer has already set up 10 Supernova charging stations in the three major cities: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, the goal is to reach 100 stations nationwide. 

Ultraviolette F77: Design and Features 

Both the base F77 and the Recon models have sleek, contemporary styling with features like split seats, large side fairings, LED headlamps, and alloy wheels. These models come in Plasma Red, Stealth Grey, and Supersonic Silver color options. The F77 range boasts several features, including a five-inch TFT screen with smartphone connectivity, a nine-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), a vehicle locator, an emergency contact alert, adaptive dash lighting, automatic headlight on/off, navigation, fall and crash sensors, side stand sensors, and ride-by-wire.

Ultraviolette F77: Mechanical and Hardware Details 

The base version is powered by a 27kW motor and a smaller 7.1kWh battery. It claims an IDC range of 206 kilometres, and a top speed of 140km/h. The high-end F77 Recon, on the other hand, has a 29kW mid-mounted electric motor and a maximum speed of 147km/h. It comes with a 10.3kWh battery and a range of 307 kilometres.

The single front and rear discs with dual-channel ABS make up the braking system of the F77. For suspension, the bike employs preload adjustable front forks and monoshock. The electric bike comes equipped with 17-inch alloy rims, wrapped in Metzeler tyres measuring 110/70 (front) and 150/60 (rear).

Ultraviolette F77: Price 

The base F77 costs Rs 3.80 lakh, while the more premium Recon is priced at Rs 4.55 lakh. These are ex-showroom prices. The F77 does not yet have any direct competitors in India. However, Orxa Energies, a Bengaluru-based company, introduced the Mantis, their first electric bike, last year. It costs Rs 3.60 lakh (ex-showroom) and competes with the base F77 base model.