BGauss RUV 350

The Pune-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, BGauss has launched the RUV 350 electric scooter in India. It replaces the brand's flagship D15 electric scooter. BGauss is backed by the well-known electric equipment maker RR Kabel.

BGauss RUV 350 Key Highlights

Price: The BGauss RUV 350 is available in three variants: the RUV 350i EX priced at Rs 1,09,999, the RUV 350 EX at Rs 1,24,999, and the top-end RUV 350 Max at Rs 1,34,999. All prices are ex-showroom with the EMPS 2024 (Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024). The scooter gets 5 colour options.

Features: The Bgauss RUV 350 features a 5-inch TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity that includes call/SMS alerts and turn-by-turn navigation. It also has two display modes, document storage, ride statistics, and service reminders. It gets an all-LED lighting setup and also comes with a USB charging port. Additional features include reverse mode, cruise control, hill hold assist, and a side-stand engine cut-off function. It gets a luggage hook at the front apron and a single-piece grab rail at the rear. The 4.5-litre floorboard storage space is quite decent but the 15-litre underseat storage space is smaller than other scooters in the market. It also has a 2.2-litre mobile pocket.

Motor: The BGauss RUV 350 is equipped with an IP67-certified hub-mounted motor linked to a 3kWh battery pack. It has a 2.4kW rated power, 3.5kW peak power and 165Nm torque. It goes 0 to 40kmph in 5.8 seconds and has a 75kmph top speed. The base and mid variants come with a 90km claimed range and the top has a 120km claimed range. The manufacturer offers three different capacity chargers. The 500W charger charges the battery and takes 6 hours and 50 minutes to charge the battery from 0 to 100 percent, the 840W charger takes 3 hours and 55 minutes, and the 1350W charger juices it up in 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Suspension, Brakes & Other Details: The electric scooter sits on a tubular chassis. The suspension setup consists of a telescopic fork and monoshock. It gets 130mm drum brakes on both ends. The electric scooter comes fitted with 16-inch alloy wheels and has an 80-section front and 90-section rear tyre. Moreover, the scooter has a 785mm seat height, 160mm ground clearance, 122kg kerb weight and a 150kg payload capacity.

Rivals: The base RUV 350i EX rivals the likes of Ola S1 Air, Ather 450S, Ather Rizta S, Ampere Nexus EX, TVS iQube (2.2kWh) and Bajaj Chetak 2901. Whereas the top RUV 350 Max goes up against premium electric scooters like Ola S1 Pro, Ather Rizta Z (3.7kWh), Ampere Nexus ST, and Bajaj Chetak Urbane.