BGauss India has launched the D15 Electric scooter. The BGauss D15 is available in two variants – D15i and D15Pro. The difference between the two is that the D15i gets a single lithium-ion battery, while the latter gets an additional valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery.
BGauss D15: motor and battery
The BGauss D15 is powered by a hub mounted 3.1kW PMSM motor that develops 110Nm of peak torque. There are three modes – Eco, Sport and Reverse. BGauss claims the scooter can accelerate from 0-40kph in 7sec in Sport mode and hit a top speed of 60kph. The top speed falls to 50kph in Eco mode.
The BGauss D15i variant has a IP67 rated, removable, 3.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack that takes 5 hours and 30mins to attain 100 percent charge, whereas charging up to 80 percent takes 4 hours. An optional fast charger brings the time taken to fully charge the battery down to 1 hour and 30 mins.
The scooter has an ARAI-certified range of 115km in a single charge.
While the BGauss D15 Pro variant has the same lithium-ion battery as the D15i, with the same charging times, it also gets a secondary VRLA battery.
BGauss D15: design and features
The BGauss D15 has a retro-ish design with a round headlight, a compact front apron and almost flat side panels. The scooter has a full metal body for better sturdiness and durability, according to BGauss.
Underneath the bodywork, there’s a tubular steel chassis, suspended by a telescopic fork at the front and three-step adjustable twin shock absorbers at the rear. The scooter rides on 16-inch wheels and braking duties are taken care of by drum brakes at both ends with CBS.
In terms of features, the scooter gets all-LED lights, smartphone connectivity that through a dedicated app offers facilities such as remote immobilisation, firmware updates, geo fencing, incoming call alert, navigation, etc.
BGauss D15: price and availability
The BGauss D15i is priced at Rs 1 lakh while the D15 Pro costs Rs 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi, after FAME II subsidies). Customers can book the scooter by paying Rs 500, either online or at any BGauss dealerships. Deliveries are said to begin in the month of June The company offers a 3 years/ 36,000km warranty with the scooter.
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