India, Dec. 11 -- An Ultraviolette F77 owner has crossed the 1 lakh km mark with only 4% battery degradation, offering a real-world indication of long-term reliability for the electric motorcycle. The owner, Harish Surampade, completed the milestone in 17 months of regular use.

According to Ultraviolette, the battery pack on Harish's F77 retained 96% health even after the 100,000 km run. The company estimates that the rider saved Rs.4,59,009 in fuel costs over this period compared to running a petrol-powered motorcycle.

Ultraviolette co-founder and CEO Narayan Subramaniam described the milestone as significant for electric touring, noting that the F77 was developed to challenge typical assumptions around EV durability. Co-founder and CT...