Ultraviolette Unveils Tesseract Maxi: A Radar-Equipped Electric Scooter for the Open Road
Ultraviolette has taken the wraps off its Tesseract Maxi at EICMA 2026, and this electric maxi-scooter comes loaded with rider-assistance technology. Integrated radar, a built-in dashcam and a whole list of collision warnings give it quite a bit more going on than your average scooter.
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Radar, Cameras and a Smarter Scooter
The big talking point is Ultraviolette's Hypersense radar system, which works alongside its Omnisense mirrors and built-in dashcam. Ultraviolette says the combination is a segment first, bringing several rider-assistance functions together.
The system has four main functions: Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Overtaking Assist and Collision Alerts. It watches adjacent lanes and approaching traffic, warning the rider through the mirrors when something gets too close. If it detects a possible rear impact, the scooter also switches on its hazard lights to alert traffic behind.
There's also traction control and regenerative braking, along with a 7-inch TFT touchscreen. The mirrors get built-in LED indicators to make sure other drivers know when you're changing direction.
Performance Meets Touring Practicality
The Maxi gets a 6 kWh battery and 15 kW (20 hp) of peak power. Ultraviolette says it can reach 80% charge in under an hour, although we'd like to see the actual charging rate. It rides on 14-inch wheels and has 32 litres of under-seat storage.
Ultraviolette clearly has bigger plans for the Maxi than just getting you across town. A taller screen, knuckle guards, tail bag and pannier stays give it a touring setup, with extra protection and room for luggage when the ride gets longer.
How Does It Compare to the Original Tesseract?
Both scooters share the same 100V electrical architecture and 15 kW (20 hp) peak output. The original Tesseract claims 261 km (162 miles) of IDC range, charges from 20-80% in 30 minutes and offers 34 litres of storage. It also gets 360-degree radar-based rider assistance, navigation and wireless phone charging.
You can read our earlier coverage of the original Tesseract here: Ultraviolette's Tesseract: 100V Architecture and 15 kW Performance Target.
The BCB Take
Ultraviolette has been keeping busy this year, with the Shockwave and X-47 Venom already grabbing attention. Now we've got the Tesseract Maxi. We're keen to see how well the Hypersense system works out on the road. Blind spot warnings and collision alerts could be genuinely useful, especially in busy traffic and at higher speeds. But there's a fine line between helpful technology and something else demanding your attention.
The Maxi shares the original Tesseract's 15 kW peak output, so this isn't about chasing bigger performance numbers. Ultraviolette is taking the same power and wrapping it in a more touring-friendly package
Range, charging performance and price will tell us a lot more. There's still plenty we'd like to find out, and we'd like to get some miles on one before passing judgement.
Ride safe, folks.
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