BGauss C12i

The BGauss C12i is an electric scooter, available in 3 variants, at a starting price of Rs 1.13 Lakh. The weight of the C12i is 110 kg.The C12i comes with a Drum brake up front and Drum brake at the rear. You can buy the C12i in 5 colours - White, Blue, Grey, Yellow, Red.

BGauss launched its fourth offering, the C12i Max electric scooter, at Rs 1,04,999 (ex-showroom, excluding FAME 2 and state subsidies). Check out more about it here.

The BGauss C12i Max has a hub motor, with a 2.5kW (peak) and 1.5kW (nominal) output for a claimed 0-40kmph time of 8.5 seconds, a top speed of 50kmph, and a gradeability of 15 degrees. Its battery has a 3.2kWh capacity, with a 0 to 100 percent charging time of six to seven hours. BGauss claims an ARAI range figure of 143km. 

The C12i Max has 12-inch/10-inch pressed steel wheels, with 130mm drums front and rear. It gets a telescopic fork and twin rear shocks. In terms of features, it gets an LED headlight, taillight and indicators, and an all-digital console showing data such as a speedometer, odometer and battery charge status, along with a distance to empty readout. It also offers smartphone connectivity and a dedicated app with features like real-time battery charge status, post ride stats, remote immobilisation and geo-fencing with last parked location, but it misses out on navigation.   

The approachable seat height (765mm) along with the high handlebar and long-ish footboard will likely accommodate riders of all shapes and sizes. The relatively light 107kg kerb weight should make it quite manageable too. That said, the 18-litre underseat storage isn’t unimpressive for an electric scooter. 

The BGauss C12i Max goes up against the Hero Electric Photon LP and Ampere Magnux EX.