Bengaluru, India – August 29, 2025 – Ultraviolette Automotive, a pioneer in high-performance electric motorcycles, has announced the appointment of professional rally rider Ashish Raorane as a Specialist to strengthen its development programs. The collaboration underscores Ultraviolette’s focus on rider-centric performance, product endurance, and safety, which remain central to its vision of redefining global electric mobility.

Raorane, known for his participation in the Dakar Rally and multiple cross-country world championship rallies, brings with him a wealth of competitive riding experience and technical expertise. His involvement with Ultraviolette is expected to offer unique insights into product development, ensuring that the company’s future motorcycles are engineered with the rider’s perspective at the core.

“Ultraviolette is building the world’s most exciting electric performance machines, and rider feedback at the highest level is core to that mission. Ashish brings a unique blend of competitive riding prowess and product expertise, stemming from the wealth of experience he has amassed from the Dakar Rallies and numerous other cross-country world championship rallies. His perspective on motorcycles will contribute to future innovations from Ultraviolette as we continue to build rider-centric experiences and technologies for motorcyclists and enthusiasts,” said Narayan Subramaniam, Co-founder & CEO, Ultraviolette Automotive.

Sharing his excitement about joining the Ultraviolette journey, Ashish Raorane said:
“It’s exciting to be part of Ultraviolette’s journey at such a transformative moment in mobility. I look forward to contributing my perspective to help shape truly exceptional experiences for riders worldwide and to push the boundaries of what the future of mobility can be.”

This partnership represents a fusion of cutting-edge engineering and real-world rider insights, a formula that Ultraviolette believes is key to creating performance-oriented, safe, and sustainable electric motorcycles. With Raorane’s expertise, Ultraviolette aims to accelerate its innovation roadmap and establish new benchmarks in electric performance motorcycling.

As Ultraviolette expands its global footprint, this collaboration highlights the brand’s commitment to designing motorcycles that not only deliver thrilling performance but also reflect a deep understanding of the rider’s needs and expectations.

With Ashish Raorane onboard, Ultraviolette is poised to further its ambition of becoming a global leader in electric performance mobility, bridging the gap between racing-grade performance and everyday riding experiences.