
About Formula-Zero
We build high-performance electric go-karts for commercial track operators. Purpose-built, not retrofitted. Designed to earn, not just to run.
Our Story
In 2019, Indian karting track operators had two options: expensive imported petrol karts with high running costs, or cheap Chinese electric karts that broke down weekly. Neither option made business sense.
Formula-Zero was founded in Tamil Nadu with a different approach: build electric karts from the ground up for commercial use. Not hobby karts scaled up. Not petrol karts with motors swapped. Purpose-engineered machines where every component is chosen for one thing: making the operator money.
Under the leadership of CEO Sarthak Piplani, we partnered with KnK Karts (25 years in chassis engineering), sourced Korean EV-grade cells, and built the technology stack in-house: FlashCharge, QuickSwap, Smart BMS, IoT diagnostics.
Today, Formula-Zero karts run at tracks across India. They've logged over 10 lakh kilometres, generated more than ₹15 crore in revenue for our clients, and saved operators ₹1.1 crore compared to petrol.

Founded in Tamil Nadu
Started with one conviction: Indian tracks deserve purpose-built electric karts.
First commercial fleet
Karts on real tracks, earning real revenue. Proof of concept, done.
4-model lineup
Vertex, Zap, Duel, Pico. Every venue type and audience segment covered.
10 lakh km logged
Across fleets in Mumbai, Chennai, Kakinada, Bengaluru. Still counting.
10L+
Kilometres logged
across client fleets
₹15Cr+
Revenue generated
for our clients
₹1.1Cr+
Saved vs petrol
fuel + maintenance + downtime
25 yrs
Chassis heritage
via KnK Karts partnership
Why Formula-Zero
Four decisions that define every kart we build.
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.
Korean EV-grade battery cells (260 Wh/kg). Italian Righetti brakes on the Vertex. Imported controllers and motors. We picked every supplier for reliability and longevity, not just price.
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.
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
From entertainment chains to racing academies, our karts earn revenue across India.
India's leading entertainment chain chose Formula-Zero for their flagship Mumbai venue. High-throughput fleet running 7 days a week.
Racing academy backed by F1 driver Karun Chandhok. Formula-Zero karts for training and entertainment on a purpose-built circuit.
One of Andhra Pradesh's premier karting destinations. Fully electric fleet, from day one.
Bengaluru's popular family entertainment centre. Mixed fleet serving families, kids, and enthusiasts under one roof.
Talk to our team about building the right fleet for your venue.