BGauss has launched the C12 MaxR, the brand's new flagship electric scooter, at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹1,45,990 (the regular ex-showroom price is ₹1,59,990). Built on BGauss's new WSA platform, the C12 MaxR pairs a 3.8kWh LFP battery with the company's HyperZen in-wheel motor to deliver a claimed 178km IDC-certified range, 4.2kW peak power, and a top speed of over 75km/h. It's the most feature-packed scooter BGauss has built so far, with a 5-inch TFT display, 38-litre underseat storage, wireless phone charging, and a full suite of connected safety features. Bookings are open now through BGauss's website and its 200-plus dealer network.
BGauss C12 MaxR: Price and Availability
The C12 MaxR launches at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹1,45,990, positioned as a limited-period offer tied to the current festive season. BGauss's regular ex-showroom price for the scooter is ₹1,59,990, with an effective price of roughly ₹1,54,990 after the PM E-DRIVE subsidy is applied. In other words, the ₹1.46 lakh figure most headlines are leading with is a launch discount stacked on top of the subsidised price, not the scooter's standing price.
This makes the C12 MaxR BGauss's most expensive product to date, ahead of the RUV 350 (₹1.10 lakh to ₹1.35 lakh) and the C12 Max range. Bookings are open through BGauss's official website and its network of more than 200 dealerships across India. The company hasn't announced a firm delivery start date yet, so check with your nearest dealer for city-specific timelines.
Battery, Motor and Range
The C12 MaxR runs a fixed 3.8kWh LFP battery pack housed in an IP67-rated aluminium enclosure, with BGauss claiming its Battery Management System covers 110 separate safety and protection checks. BGauss rates the pack for an IDC-certified range of 178km on a single charge, currently the longest claimed range in its price band (more on how that stacks up against rivals below).
Power comes from BGauss's new HyperZen in-wheel hyperdrive motor, which folds the motor, gear transmission, braking hardware and motor control unit into a single housing on the rear wheel, doing away with a conventional chain or belt drive. It produces 4.2kW of peak power (about 5.6bhp), pushes the C12 MaxR to a top speed of over 75km/h, and BGauss claims a 0-40km/h time of 5.3 seconds. The scooter offers three ride modes, Eco, Ride and Sport, alongside reverse mode, cruise control and regenerative braking, and is rated for a gradeability of 18±2°.
Charging is handled by a standard 750W charger, with BGauss claiming a 0-80% charge in 3 hours 50 minutes and a full charge in 5 hours 15 minutes. The charging port sits on the front apron, so you don't need to open the seat to plug in.
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Design, Storage and Features
Visually, the C12 MaxR is a step away from the C12 Max's neo-retro styling. It gets a rectangular, handlebar-mounted LED projector headlamp, apron-integrated turn indicators, and a more conventional scooter silhouette than the taller RUV 350. It's offered in four colour options: Sparkling Wine with Champagne Gold, Terra Green with Champagne Gold, Pearl White, and Satin Black.
Storage is a clear focus. The underseat boot offers 38 litres of space, which BGauss says can hold two helmets, though the company hasn't specified whether that's full-face or half-face sizing. Around that, there's a pop-out umbrella holder, a lockable compartment for documents or a wallet, wireless phone charging, a dedicated bottle holder, and a flat floorboard BGauss says can carry medium-sized luggage. The seat itself lifts on hydraulic struts.
Tech is built around a 5-inch TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation, call alerts, ride and charging statistics, DigiLocker integration, and multiple display themes. Connected and safety features include FallSense fall detection, side-stand and main-stand motor cutoff, Parental Lock, SecureLock, SOS, OTA firmware updates and vehicle health monitoring.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Battery | 3.8kWh LFP, fixed, IP67-rated aluminium casing |
| Motor | HyperZen in-wheel hub motor, 4.2kW peak power |
| Claimed range | 178km (IDC-certified) |
| Top speed | Over 75km/h |
| 0-40km/h | 5.3 seconds (claimed) |
| Gradeability | 18±2° |
| Charger | 750W; 0-80% in 3h50m, 0-100% in 5h15m (claimed) |
| Ride modes | Eco, Ride, Sport, plus Reverse and Cruise Control |
| Front brake | 220mm disc |
| Rear brake | Reports vary between drum and CBS; unconfirmed, see note below |
| Suspension | Telescopic front fork; rear monoshock |
| Wheels | 12-inch alloy, tubeless tyres |
| Ground clearance | 160mm |
| Payload capacity | 150kg |
| Display | 5-inch TFT |
| Underseat storage | 38 litres (claimed to fit two helmets) |
| Colours | 4: Sparkling Wine w/ Champagne Gold, Terra Green w/ Champagne Gold, Pearl White, Satin Black |
| Warranty | 3 years / 50,000km on battery, motor, vehicle and charger |
| Price (introductory) | ₹1,45,990 (ex-showroom) |
| Price (regular) | ₹1,59,990 (ex-showroom) |
All performance, range and charging figures are BGauss's own claims and haven't been independently verified yet.
BGauss C12 MaxR vs Ather Rizta S vs TVS iQube 3.5kWh
| Spec | BGauss C12 MaxR | Ather Rizta Z (3.5kWh) | TVS iQube 3.5kWh |
| Battery | 3.8kWh LFP | 3.5kWh NMC | 3.5kWh NMC |
| Claimed range (IDC) | 178km | 161km | 145km |
| Peak motor power | 4.2kW | 4.3kW | 4.4kW |
| Display | 5-inch TFT | 7-inch TFT | 5-inch TFT |
| Underseat storage | 38 litres | 34 litres | 32 litres |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.46L intro / ₹1.60L regular | ~₹1.45 lakh | ~₹1.46 lakh |
Should You Book, Wait or Skip the C12 MaxR?
Book it if:
You want the longest claimed range in this price band (178km beats both rivals here on paper)
Underseat storage and connected features (wireless charging, FallSense, DigiLocker) matter to your daily use
You're comfortable being an early adopter of a brand-new motor and platform
Wait if:
You'd rather see independent real-world range tests before committing, since 178km is a lab-certified figure
You want confirmation that the ₹1.46 lakh price holds beyond the current festive period
You want a few months of ownership reports on the new HyperZen motor system before trusting long-term reliability
Skip it if:
Dealer and service network depth matters more to you than spec-sheet numbers. Ather and TVS both have wider, more established networks than BGauss
- You need full clarity on the rear brake setup before buying, since that detail isn't consistently confirmed across sources yet
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Evfy's Take
BGauss has built its reputation on undercutting Ather and TVS on price. The C12 MaxR is a break from that pattern. At its regular ex-showroom price of ₹1.60 lakh, it actually sits above the Ather Rizta S and TVS iQube 3.5kWh, not below them. The ₹1.46 lakh figure everyone's leading with only works as a launch-period discount stacked on the subsidised price.
That's a real strategic shift. BGauss is betting that a 178km range claim and a longer features list can justify charging what Ather and TVS charge, rather than winning purely on price the way it has with the C12 Max and OoWah. Whether that bet works depends on one thing worth tracking over the next quarter: does the ₹1.46 lakh price become the effective long-term price, or does it revert to ₹1.60 lakh once the festive window closes. If it reverts, the C12 MaxR's range advantage will need to do a lot of heavy lifting against two more established, better-networked rivals.
Final Takeaway
The BGauss C12 MaxR arrives as the brand's first genuine attempt to compete with Ather and TVS on their own turf rather than undercutting them on price. Its 178km claimed range and feature list are competitive on paper, but the real test is whether the ₹1.46 lakh introductory price holds once the festive offers end. Buyers who want the longest range in this segment have a strong reason to consider it; those who prioritise established service networks or want real-world validation first may be better off waiting a few months.
