Formula-Zero exhibition booth

About Formula-Zero

A combination nobody else has.

The only company in the world with a dedicated electric go-kart engineering team, in-house lithium battery technology, and Asia's leading chassis partner. That's our edge.

Our Story

Three pillars. Zero compromise.

Most electric kart companies buy off-the-shelf batteries, bolt them onto generic frames, and call it a product. We do all three in-house.

Dedicated electric kart team. Our core business is commercial electric go-karts. Not converted petrol karts. Not EVs that happen to make karts on the side. Every engineer, every designer, every tester works on one thing: making electric karts that earn money for track operators.

In-house lithium battery technology. Korean EV-grade cells, proprietary BMS, FlashCharge, QuickSwap, patent-pending crash-tested housing. We design, assemble, and test every battery pack ourselves. That means we control runtime, safety, and charging speed at the cell level.

Asia's leading chassis partner. KnK Karts has 25 years building professional kart chassis, exported across Asia and the Middle East. Their steel alloy frames are the foundation every Formula-Zero kart is built on. Nobody else has this partnership.

Under the leadership of CEO Sarthak Piplani, this combination has put Formula-Zero karts on tracks across India, from Mumbai to Kakinada.

Visitors examining Formula-Zero kart
2018

ElettriCo founded

Deep battery research kicks off. First in-house LFP pack designed for high-discharge motorsport use.

2019

110 km/h — Indian record

Set the top speed record for an electric kart in India. Partnership with Praga Karts begins to develop their Race Line electric programme. Testing in Italy.

2020

Race Line Electric launches

Praga Race Line Electric goes to market — co-engineered powertrain, perfect 50-50 weight distribution on a standard chassis.

2021

First international sale

First kart shipped to Italy. Proof that the engineering travels.

2022

KnK Karts partnership

Asia's leading chassis manufacturer joins the programme. 25 years of professional kart-building meets purpose-built electric powertrains.

2023

Formula-Zero incorporated

Pvt Ltd registered in Chennai. EK2 prototype enters track testing across Indian venues.

2024

Lineup launches at IAAPI

EK2-X, MK2 and Gen-Z unveiled at IAAPI. Fleets sold to MIKA Chennai and Smaaash Mumbai. First MK2 fleet ships to PP Karting Kakinada.

2025

TSE twin-seater launches

Only commercial electric twin-seater in the Indian market. New fleets at Arasar Royale Vellore, PP Karting Hyderabad (retrofit), and Woop! Bengaluru.

2026

10 lakh km logged

1 million+ kilometres of cumulative running across the fleet. Three Indian summers, zero thermal runaway events. Still counting.

Why Formula-Zero

What makes us different.

The decisions that keep us ahead.

Purpose-built for electric

Not a petrol kart with a motor bolted on. Every frame is designed around battery packs, electric motors, and regenerative braking from day one. Lower centre of gravity. Optimised weight distribution. Better handling.

Non-China supply chain

Korean EV-grade battery cells (260 Wh/kg). Italian Righetti brakes on the EK2-X. Imported controllers and motors. We picked every supplier for reliability and longevity, not just price.

25-year chassis partner

KnK Karts has been building professional kart chassis for a quarter century. Steel alloy frames, UV-treated HDPE guardrails, adjustable everything. Built for the punishment of commercial daily use.

Operator-first design

Every feature answers one question: does this make the operator more money? FlashCharge for uptime. QuickSwap for zero downtime. IoT diagnostics so you know before the driver does. Remote speed control so one kart serves every skill level.

Trusted By

Tracks that chose Formula-Zero.

From entertainment chains to racing academies, our karts earn revenue across India.

Smaaash

MumbaiEntertainment

India's leading entertainment chain chose Formula-Zero for their flagship Mumbai venue. High-throughput fleet running 7 days a week.

MIKA

ChennaiRacing Academy

Racing academy backed by F1 driver Karun Chandhok. Formula-Zero karts for training and entertainment on a purpose-built circuit.

PP Karting

KakinadaDedicated Track

One of Andhra Pradesh's premier karting destinations. Fully electric fleet, from day one.

Woop!

BengaluruFamily Entertainment

Bengaluru's popular family entertainment centre. Mixed fleet serving families, kids, and enthusiasts under one roof.

PP Karting

HyderabadRetrofit

Retrofitted an idle fleet with Formula-Zero batteries and powertrains. Karts went from non-functioning to generating high revenue.

Arasar Royale

VelloreCustom Fleet

Custom Gen-Z fleet built to match the venue's premium brand. Bespoke junior karts for a bespoke entertainment experience.

Ready to join the fleet?

Talk to our team about building the right fleet for your venue.