Features

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