BGauss has launched the RUV350 in India, with a starting price of Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). The new 'Rider Utility Vehicle' replaces the brand's famous D15 electric scooter. Although it retains the same body panels as its sibling, the remaining components are new. The RUV350 is manufactured at the company's Chakan, Pune factory, and features an all-metal body. It comes with 15 litres of underseat storage, a 5-inch colour TFT touch-sensitive display, a spacious, broad seat with contrasting stitches, and an additional 4.5 litre cargo area within the flooring for the charger. It also has LED lighting throughout. The electric scooter is offered in three variants: RUV 350i (basic), RUV 350 EX (mid-spec), and RUV 350 Max (top-spec). The mid-range model is priced at Rs 1.25 lakh, while the higher-spec variant costs Rs 1.35 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, with the 2024 Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS).
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BGauss RUV350: Other Key Highlights
The RUV350 has a 3kWh battery with an IP67 rating and an aluminum housing that feeds the rear-wheel positioned permanent magnet synchronous motor by employing an in-wheel hyper-drive system. The motor produces 4.6bhp of maximum power and 165Nm of peak torque. The scooter has three riding modes: Eco, Ride, and Sport. It sprints from 0 to 40km/h in 5.8 seconds and attains a top speed of 75km/h in Sport mode.
The top-of-the-line RUV 350 Max is claimed to have a range of 120 kilometres, while the RUV 350i and RUV 350 EX have a range of 90 kilometres, each. With the scooter, the company provides three different chargers. The battery can be fully charged in 6 hours and 50 minutes using a 500W charger, 3 hours and 55 minutes with an 840W charger, and 2 hours and 35 minutes via a 1350W charger.
The mid and highest-end versions have a 5-inch TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation and call/SMS notifications. In contrast, the entry-level model comes with an LCD console. The electric vehicle's hardware components include a tubular chassis, a telescopic fork, a rear single shock absorber, 130mm drum brakes (both ends), and 16-inch alloy wheels. Other bits include 122 kg kerb weight, 785mm seat height, and 150 kg payload capacity.
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BGauss RUV350: Market Rivals
Depending on the variant, the BGauss RUV350 locks horns with a range of models in the segment such as the Ola S1 Air/Pro, Ather 450S, Ather Rizta Z (3.7kWh), Ampere Nexus EX, TVS iQube (2.2kWh), Bajaj Chetak Urbane, and Ampere Nexus ST.
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