Kolkata Police in India’s West Bengal state is adding 183 electric motorcycles to its fleet, with the first 60 units already delivered. The remaining 123 motorcycles are expected to be added as the department completes the procurement.
The motorcycles will primarily be used for operations under India’s 112 Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), according to Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand. The department is also considering adding electric cars to its fleet.
Ultraviolette Supplies Patrol Version of X-47
All 183 motorcycles are based on Ultraviolette Automotive’s X-47 adventure tourer. The Bengaluru-based company has developed a dedicated patrol configuration called Skyforce for the deployment.
The Kolkata Police order represents the first deployment of the Skyforce configuration.
The police motorcycles have been equipped with additional equipment including LED blinkers, sirens, hooters, a public address system, microphone holders, walkie-talkie holders and side panniers. Special decals are also used to distinguish the police motorcycles from standard X-47 models sold to private customers.
Electric Motorcycle Offers Up to 211 km IDC Range
The Skyforce version appears to be based on the entry-level X-47 configuration. This version uses an electric motor producing 27 kW and 90 Nm of torque and a 7.1 kWh battery pack.
According to Ultraviolette’s Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) figures, the motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and has a top speed of 145 km/h. Its claimed range is up to 211 km on a single charge.
The higher-specification X-47 uses a 30 kW motor producing 100 Nm of torque and a 10.3 kWh battery. It reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in 8.1 seconds and has the same 145 km/h top speed, while its IDC range increases to 323 km.
Electric Motorcycles to Support Police Operations
Ultraviolette CEO and co-founder Narayan Subramaniam said the deployment represents a milestone for the company and its electric motorcycle business.
“This is a landmark moment for Ultraviolette, as we become the first electric two-wheeler manufacturer by scale to have our motorcycles inducted into the police force,” Narayan Subramaniam said.
He added that the company expects the motorcycles to support the daily operational duties of police officers responsible for maintaining law and order.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand said the adoption of electric motorcycles is intended to support more sustainable policing while contributing to operational activities.
“Adopting electric mobility is a major step towards sustainable and eco-friendly policing,” Ajay Nand said.
He added that the motorcycles are expected to support patrolling, rapid response and community outreach activities.
Once all 183 motorcycles are deployed, the Kolkata Police fleet will represent one of the larger electric motorcycle deployments by a police force in India.