BGauss RUV 350

BGauss RUV 350 Overview

• The RUV 350 from BGauss gets metal body panels which are mounted on a strong tubular chassis.
• The motor, controller, and battery pack carry an IP67 rating against dust and water.
• The vehicle has a standard payload capacity of 150 kg and a kerb weight of 122 kg.
• The company offers a standard vehicle warranty of 3 years or 50,000 km.
• Additionally, the battery and the charger also come with a warranty cover of 3 years or 36,000 km.

How is the performance of the BGauss RUV 350?

• The in-wheel motor of this vehicle delivers a peak power of 4.7 bhp (3500 W) and rated power of 3.35 bhp (2500 W), while the peak torque stands at 160 Nm.
• This scooter can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 5.8 seconds in the sport mode.
• Further, this scooter can attain a maximum speed of 75 kmph in the sport mode, 60 kmph in the ride mode, and 45 kmph in the eco mode.
• With one rider, it can climb road slopes of up to 18 degrees and with the pillion it can climb road slopes at an angle of 13 degrees.
• The vehicle also gets a reverse mode which enables easy exit from tight parking spots.

How is the design of the BGauss RUV 350?

• The full metal body panels are designed to withstand rough city use.
• This scooter rides on a set of large 16-inch alloy wheels which provide it a tall stance and provide better stability.
• In terms of dimensions, this vehicle has a length of 1,928 mm, width of 697 mm, a height of 1,200 mm, and a wheelbase of 1,335 mm.
• The rider seat height is set at 785 mm, while the ground clearance stands at 160 mm.
• Storage spaces include a 15-litre under-seat boot, a 4.5-litre footboard area, and a 2.2-litre mobile pocket.
• The vehicle also gets a built-in USB charger and a mechanical parking brake lever for convenience and extra safety.

How is the exterior of the BGauss RUV 350?

• The scooter features full LED lighting for the headlight, taillight, indicators, and the number plate light.
• The daytime running lights (DRL) in the front improve daytime visibility.
• The dual tone colour options include fury red with black and astro blue with black, while the single-tone colour options include platinum silver with rouge orange wheels.
• Other colour schemes include graphite grey with sunset yellow wheels and mystic green with magnite grey wheels.
• The standard equipment list also includes a side stand and a sturdy main stand.

What is the price of the BGauss RUV 350?

• This electric scooter is offered at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.44 lakh.
• Smart features under the BG Connect pack will require an extra paid subscription.
• Final purchase price also depends on the chosen off-board charger capacity (500 W, 840 W, or 1350 W).

What is the riding range of the BGauss RUV 350?

• The scooter uses a 3 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery housed in an aluminium casing whichoffers an ARAI-certified range of 145 km in the eco mode under standard test conditions.
• Further it delivers a true real-world driving range of up to 120 km in the eco mode with a single rider.
• The 1,350 W charger offers 80 per cent charge in 1 hour and 55 minutes and 100 per cent in 2 hours and 35 minutes.
• Further, the 840 W charger reaches 80 per cent in 2 hours and 40 minutes and 100 per cent in 3 hours and 55 minutes.
• The standard 500 W charger takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes for 80 per cent and 6 hours and 50 minutes for 100 per cent.

What unique tech does the BGauss RUV 350 get?

• This EV scooter gets a 5-inch colour TFT screen with auto-brightness and automatic night mode adjustment.
• The display shows turn-by-turn navigation, incoming call alerts, ride data, and the charging statistics.
• Additionally, it provides 2 rider profiles with digital storage for 2 documents per profile.
• The safety tech includes hill hold assist, roll-over detection, and motor cut-off switches on both stands.
• The smartphone app also supports wireless software updates, vehicle health scans, and a parental speed limiter.
• With the BG Connect subscription you get live GPS tracking, trip history, and geo-fencing alerts.

How is the ride and handling characteristics of the BGauss RUV 350?

• It gets a telescopic fork in the front, while the rear gets a 5-step adjustable Nitrox gas hydraulic shock absorber.
• This EV scooter gets 130 mm drum brakes with a Combined Braking System (CBS).
• The built-in regenerative braking recovers energy during deceleration, while the cruise mode feature helps in keeping a steady speed on open roads.

Which another EV scooter competes with the BGauss RUV 350?

The following EV scooter models compete with this model:

• Ampere Nexus
• Ather 450S
• Ultraviolette Tesseract