Formula-Zero exhibition booth

About Formula-Zero

Indian tracks deserve better.

We build high-performance electric go-karts for commercial track operators. Purpose-built, not retrofitted. Designed to earn, not just to run.

Our Story

Built from a gap in the market.

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.

Visitors examining Formula-Zero kart
2019

Founded in Tamil Nadu

Started with one conviction: Indian tracks deserve purpose-built electric karts.

2021

First commercial fleet

Karts on real tracks, earning real revenue. Proof of concept, done.

2023

4-model lineup

Vertex, Zap, Duel, Pico. Every venue type and audience segment covered.

2025

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

What makes us different.

Four decisions that define every kart we build.

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 Vertex. 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.

Ready to join the fleet?

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