The BGauss A2 And B8 Are Here, Could Be The New Go To e-Scooters
- by Gaurav
- Jul 16, 2020
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The A2 gets a starting price of Rs 52,499 while the B8 starts at 62,999 (ex-showroom)
- Available in select cities across India.
- A2 caters to the entry-level space while B8 targets the more premium electric scooter segment.
- Both are available with a host of battery options.
- Feature list includes LED lights and digital display; B8 gets Bluetooth and IoT as well.
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BGauss, a sub-brand of Mumbai-based RR Global has launched the A2 And B8 electric scooters in India. The A2 gets a starting price of Rs 52,499 while the B8 starts at 62,999 (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book either of the scooters for a token amount of Rs 3,000. The smaller A2 caters to the slow-speed e-scooter segment while the more premium B8 competes in the high-speed electric scooter space. The latter is available in three battery options: lead-acid, lithium-ion and Li technology while the A2 comes with either a lead-acid or lithium-ion battery pack.
Models/ Variants |
Ex-showroom Price |
BGauss A2 Lead Acid |
Rs 52,499 |
BGauss A2 Lithium Ion |
Rs 67,999 |
BGauss B8 Lead Acid |
Rs 62,999 |
BGauss B8 Lithium Ion |
Rs 82,999 |
BGauss B8 LI Technology |
Rs 88,999 |
Powering the A2 is a 250-watt BLDC motor that delivers a claimed top speed of 25kmph. The lead-acid battery variant takes around 7 to 8 hours for a full charge, while the 1.29KW lithium-ion version takes up to 2 hours 15 minutes. A claimed range of 110km should be ample for your daily commutes.
If you’re looking for a bit more performance, the B8 is the way to go. It’s powered by a larger 1.9kW Bosch BLDC electric motor that offers a claimed top speed of 50kmph. You can choose between battery options as mentioned before. The lead-acid version can be fully charged in 7-8 hours and offers a range of 78km while the lithium battery pack B8 delivers a lower range of 70km and takes 3 hours for a full charge. Both the A2 and B8 come with three riding modes. Head here for a detailed look at both the scooters.
In terms of rivals, these scooters compete agaisnt the Gemopai Astrid Lite, Okinawa Lite, Hero Electric Optima E5, and the Ampere Magnus Pro.