Raptee Commences Deliveries of High-Voltage T30 Electric Motorcycle, Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu

Raptee.HV Expands Operations with New Manufacturing Facility

Raptee.HV, an electric motorcycle startup, is set to establish a new manufacturing facility near Cheyyar in Tamil Nadu to support its growth plans and expand its presence in India. The company has secured approximately 40 acres of land earmarked by the Tamil Nadu government and expects to commence production within 18 to 24 months.

The greenfield plant will enable Raptee.HV to scale up production to 7,50,000 units over an eight-year period. Currently, the company operates a pilot facility in Chennai's Manapakkam with a production capacity of approximately 1,500 motorcycles per month, which can be scaled up to 9,000 units with additional machinery. The existing facility will continue to serve as the company's headquarters and R&D centre.

Raptee.HV has raised over $12 million in total funding, including a $3 million pre-Series A round led by Bluehill Capital and recent backing from the Technology Development Board (TDB). The company is also in talks to close another $20 million round this year.

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The expansion plans come as Raptee.HV transitions from product development to commercial deployment. The company has officially begun large-scale customer deliveries of its high-voltage electric motorcycle, the T30, with an initial target of 15 motorcycles and plans to expand deliveries to Bengaluru soon.

Raptee.HV is targeting a segment where electric adoption remains low compared to scooters, with a large potential market for electric motorcycle manufacturers. The company's high-voltage architecture, which aligns more closely with electric cars, is a key differentiator. Raptee.HV's motorcycles use the Combined Charging System (CCS), allowing them to use public charging infrastructure designed for electric cars.

The company has spent six years developing its technology and supply chain before entering production. Raptee.HV now plans to scale production, expand geographically, and ramp up deliveries as it enters the next phase of growth.