Ultraviolette and Bolt.Earth Accelerate Type-6 Fast Charging Network in India
Ultraviolette has announced a strategic partnership with Bolt.Earth to accelerate the deployment of a nationwide, interoperable Type-6 DC Charging network. This collaboration aims to scale dependable and standardized charging infrastructure for high-performance electric mobility across India.
Understanding the Type-6 Standard
The adoption of universal standards is critical for the widespread acceptance of electric vehicles.
- National Recognition: Type-6 is India’s recognized national standard for light electric vehicle DC charging, purposefully built for the needs of two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) EVs.
- Official Standardization: It has been formally published by the Bureau of Indian Standards as IS 17017 (Part 2/Section 6).
- Global Relevance: The standard is internationally recognized as IEC 62196-6, making it a scalable format for next-generation electric mobility globally.
- Broad Compatibility: Type-6 supports a wide variety of light EVs, including mopeds, e-bikes, motorcycles, scooters, e-rickshaws, tricycles, delivery vehicles, e-freight vehicles, and electric all-terrain vehicles.
- Native Integration: Ultraviolette vehicles are natively built on the Type-6 standard, utilizing a recognized national standard rather than relying on a proprietary connector.
Network Rollout and Expansion Roadmap
The partnership outlines an aggressive expansion strategy to improve nationwide coverage and network density.
- Current Availability: Initial public charging services are already live across key states, including Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Delhi, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu.
- Short-term Goals: The network will immediately expand to fifty upgraded stations within a two-month timeframe. All newly installed Bolt.Earth DC chargers will be completely compatible with the entire lineup of Ultraviolette vehicles.
- Long-term Vision: Bolt.Earth intends to deploy 2,000 chargers over a 24-month period. This initiative aims to establish one of India’s largest public fast-charging networks specifically tailored for advanced two-wheeler mobility.
Charging Technology and Safety Architecture
The infrastructure leverages advanced technology to ensure quick turnaround times and rider safety.
- Charging Speeds: The current technology is based on 3kW DC Charging. Using this, Ultraviolette’s X-47 and F77 motorcycles can achieve a 0-80% charge in approximately 2.5 hours, and a full 0-100% charge in around 3.5 hours.
- Future Upgrades: Bolt.Earth plans to launch 6kW and 12kW Blaze DC chargers in the coming months to expand reliable fast-charging access for riders.
- Robust Safety: The chargers feature a multi-layered safety architecture. This includes Input Over/Under Voltage Protection, Earth Detection, Reverse Polarity Protection, Short Circuit Protection, Output Short Circuit Protection, and an Emergency Push Button.
- Smart Ecosystem: Riders can utilize the Ultraviolette and Bolt.Earth applications to view real-time charger availability, remotely monitor their charging sessions, and use a seamless scan-to-pay feature.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Type-6 EV charging? Type-6 is India’s officially recognized national standard for light EV DC charging, designed specifically to scale across two-wheeler and three-wheeler electric vehicles.
How quickly can Ultraviolette motorcycles charge on this network? Using the 3kW DC chargers deployed under this partnership, the Ultraviolette X-47 and F77 models can charge from 0 to 80% in approximately 2.5 hours, and from 0 to 100% in roughly 3.5 hours.
Where are the Bolt.Earth Type-6 chargers currently located? The chargers are currently active in key locations across Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Delhi, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu.
What are the safety features of the new charging stations? The charging stations feature comprehensive multi-layer protection, which includes Short Circuit Protection, Input Over/Under Voltage Protection, Earth Detection, Reverse Polarity Protection, and an Emergency Push Button.
Do existing Ultraviolette vehicles need hardware modifications to use these chargers? No, existing and future Ultraviolette products can seamlessly access the growing Type-6 ecosystem without requiring any hardware modifications, as the vehicles are already built on the Type-6 standard.
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