EV manufacturer BGauss has launched the new OoWah MAX Plus scooter as part of their EV Pop which will sit above the existing OoWah EX. The brand says the scooter’s design and features have been centered around making urban commutes easier and that the model is aimed at first-time and young EV buyers.
- Same motor as the OoWah EX, but a 0.7kWh bigger battery
- Comes bundled with a 750W charger
What’s new on the OoWah MAX Plus
Essentially, the removable battery and colourways
The MAX Plus continues with the brand’s PMSM hub motor with 2.4kWh peak power (1.5kWh continuous), but a larger 3kWH LFP battery. The battery is rated by ARAI for 145km range, and it’s removable for charging at home. Despite the increase in size, top speed remains capped at a claimed 60kph. The battery is also CAN-enabled (Controller Area Network) which the brand says will allow it to continuously communicate with the vehicle. Both the motor and the battery are rated for IP67. It’s worth mentioning that BGauss previously had a MAX scooter that had the same but non-removable 3kWh battery. Besides that, the MAX Plus gains a reverse assist and a distance to empty indicator into the instrument cluster.
Going back to the scooter, the brand is bundling a 750W charger at no extra cost. With it, the scooter is rated to charge from 0-80 percent in 3 hours and 30 minutes, with 0-100 percent taking 4 hours and 55 minutes. Note that according to the spec sheet on BGauss website, with a 1350W charger the scooter can charge to 100 percent in 2 hours and 50 minutes, although details on the charger’s cost or availability are unclear. Dimensions for the scooter remain the same, with an accessible 765mm seat height and 160mm ground clearance, but the kerb weight has gone up to 104kg (compared to 97kg for the EX). The under seat storage is 21 litres.
Elsewhere too things remain the same with all LED lighting, drum brakes, CBS, and convenience features like limp home mode, USB charging, and the same warranties (3 years/36,000km for the vehicle and charger; 3 years/50,000km for the battery). The warranties are extendable up to 5 years/75,000km.
BGauss has priced the OoWah MAX Plus at Rs 1.23 lakh (ex-showroom) and the scooter is available in Emerald Shadow, Jamun Punch, Tangy Toma, and Zesty Red colours. The OoWah EX also continues to be available at Rs 94,990 (ex-showroom) and now has the same four colour options.
Stephen Raj Antony