The BGAUSS C12i EX comes with a 5-year warranty.

BGAUSS has launched a new variant of its C12i electric scooter in India. The new EX variant costs Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom), which is over Rs 26,000 less than the C12i Max.

The BGAUSS C12i EX is a stylish electric scooter that features a dual-tone bodywork. The C12i looks like a conventional scooter, unlike most of its rivals. It has a circular LED headlamp with an integrated LED ring that serves as the daytime running light.

The C12i EX comes with a removable lithium-ion battery that offers a range of 85 km on a single charge. The IP 67-rated battery pack powers a 2,500-watt electric motor. 

The BGAUSS C12i EX comes with a 5-year warranty. The introductory pricing is valid until September 19, 2023.

The CE 02 uses two 2 kWh battery packs that offer a range of 90 km on a single charge.

Last month, BMW Motorrad unveiled the CE 02 electric 2-wheeler. Now, just weeks later, the e-scooter has been spotted in India. Two CE 02 test mules were seen parked in Sringeri, Karnataka.

The BMW CE 02 is an electric scooter with a quirky and futuristic design. It is based on a double-loop tubular frame featuring an upside-down fork at the front and a mono-shock setup at the rear. It has a single-sided swingarm, and power is sent to the rear wheel via a belt drive. Braking is handled by a 296 mm disc at the front with single-channel ABS as standard. 

The CE 02 is powered by dual 2 kWh battery packs and a 15 BHP electric motor. It has a top speed of 95 km/h and can cover 90 km on a single charge. BMW also offers the option to remove one of the 2 kWh batteries. However, this reduces the maximum range to 45 km. Top speed also drops to 45 km/h. 

Both versions can be charged using either a 0.9 kW standard charger, which takes 5 hours 12 mins to charge both batteries from 0 - 100%. It is also compatible with a 1.5 kW fast charger, bringing down charging time to 3 hours 30 mins.

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The dash also shows the battery at 60% and a range of 63 km.

TVS is gearing up to launch its second electric scooter in the Indian market. The latest teaser reveals more details about the upcoming model, including what could be its official name. 

The teaser gives a glimpse of the scooter's digital instrument console with its orange graphics and more importantly, a speedometer that reads, "105 km/h". The dash also shows the battery at 60% and a range of 63 km. 

Another interesting bit on the display is the word "Xonic", which might be the scooter's official name or perhaps one of the drive modes.

Technical details of TVS' new electric scooter are still unknown. What remains to be seen is whether it will use the same battery and electric motor combination as the iQube.

Currently, TVS offers the iQube, which has a top speed of 82 km/h and a range of up to 140 km

TVS is gearing up to unveil its second electric scooter in the coming days. The new model is expected to be inspired by the Creon concept and could get a few advanced features.

As per the latest teasers, the e-scooter will get a colour TFT screen offering Bluetooth connectivity. It will also come with a smartwatch, which could enable users to lock or unlock the underseat storage compartment and handlebar. 

The teaser image also hints at the scooter's performance. The digital instrument console shows the speedometer reading 105 km/h. Currently, TVS offers the iQube, which has a top speed of 82 km/h and a range of up to 140 km, depending on the variant.

Technical details of the upcoming electric scooter are still unknown.

The S1 Pro Gen 2 comes with a 4 kWh battery that offers a range of 195 km.

Ola Electric has rolled out the second generation of the S1 Pro electric scooter. The S1 Pro Gen 2 gets incremental updates with slightly more power, increased range and a higher top speed. The new e-scooter is priced at Rs 1.48 lakh and deliveries will begin from mid-September.

The new Ola S1 Pro is based on the Gen 2 platform, shared with the recently launched S1X and S1 Air. The most notable change is the introduction of a conventional telescopic front fork instead of a single-sided unit and a flat floorboard.

The overall weight of the S1 Pro has also dropped from 121 kg to 116 kg. The under-seat storage capacity though, has shrunk from 36-litres to 34-litres.

The Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is powered by a new electric motor. The 5.5 kW motor has been replaced with a 5 kW unit that has a peak output of 11 kW. Ola claims that this enables the scooter to accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of 120 km/h.

Battery capacity remains unchanged at 4 kWh. However, Ola claims to have made changes to the battery pack and improved its efficiency. As a result, the certified range has gone up from 181 km to 195 km. The true range in Eco mode is rated at 180 km. The battery takes 6.5 hours to charge from 0-100%.

The Ola S1X is the brand's most affordable electric scooter.

Ola Electric has launched the S1X electric scooter in India. It is the brand's most affordable offering, priced at Rs 89,999 (ex-showroom, Bangalore).

The Ola S1X looks similar to the other models in Ola's range. However, the company has made a few distinct changes. The scooter has a headlamp cowl that houses dual LED headlights, a short windscreen and a digital instrument console.

The S1X comes with dual-tone bodywork and features a flat floorboard. It has an exposed handlebar with circular mirrors, a flat seat and a grab rail at the rear. There are two cubbyholes in the front apron and 34 litres of under-seat storage.

The Ola S1X comes with three battery options - 2 kWh, 3 kWh and the top-spec S1X Plus variant is offered with a 4 kWh battery pack. Ola is yet to reveal the performance details.

The S1X is equipped with a telescopic front fork, and dual shock absorbers at the back and rides on regular wheels instead of alloys. The braking setup consists of conventional drum brakes at both ends.

Ola S1X ex-showroom prices:

• S1X 2 kWh - Rs 89,999
• S1X 3 kWh - Rs 99,999
• S1X Plus 4 kWh - Rs 1,09,999

All three variants are being offered with a Rs 10,000 discount until August 21.

The Ola S1X will be the new entry-level model in Ola's line-up.

Ola Electric is gearing up to launch a new variant of the S1 electric scooter on August 15, 2023. Dubbed the S1X, this is said to be the brand's most affordable e-scooter to date.

The Ola S1X is said to be based on a new-generation platform that could share some components with the S1 Air. We can expect it to borrow parts like the telescopic front suspension, steel wheels, and braking hardware that debuted on the S1 Air.

The S1X could feature a similar design though with a twin-pod headlamp, a flat single-piece seat and a wrap-around taillight. The e-scooter could also get a touchscreen instrument console with limited functions to keep costs down.

Reports suggest that the S1X will be the new entry-level model in Ola's line-up and is expected to be priced under Rs. 1 lakh. Its battery and motor specifications are still unknown.

Source: HT Auto

The price of the Ola S1 Air will be hiked to Rs. 1,19,999 post the August 15 deadline.

Last month, Ola Electric opened bookings for the S1 Air. The company announced an introductory price of Rs. 1,09,999 lakh, which has now been extended till August 15.

Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal stated in a tweet, "S1 Air demand has crossed our expectation. Many asking us to open the Rs. 1.1 lakh offer to all beyond reservers. 

We'll extend the offer to all tonight 8 pm onwards till 15th August 12 pm. All our stores will be open till midnight tonight. Crazy demand, buy fast for early delivery!"

The S1 Air is Ola's most affordable electric scooter. It comes with a 3 kWh battery pack that has a range of 125 km. It powers a 6 BHP electric motor that enables the e-scooter to reach a top speed of 85 km/h.

The e-scooter features a conventional telescopic fork up front and twin rear shock absorbers, while the braking setup consists of drums at both ends. It also gets a flat floorboard, a 7-inch touchscreen instrument console with smartphone connectivity and rides on steel wheels. It gets three ride modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.

I had seen and read reviews about the stiff suspension setup of the Ather, but didn't think it would be that big of an issue.

BHPian Irn123 recently shared. this with other enthusiasts.

This is my 2 week ownership experience of the new 450x with the pro pack, and all the issues ive come across in two weeks.

I had booked the 450x in cosmic black from Ather Mangalore on May 24th, and got it delivered on May 29th. The first week was purely joy filled, and i loved it. The look of other riders when they see a batmobile like scooter silently glide past them, is priceless. However this joy was short-lived, because come the second week, issues began to pop up one after the other, and it got really annoying.

• I had seen and read reviews about the stiff suspension setup of the Ather, but didn't think it would be that big of an issue. However, in the second week, a really annoying creaking sound began coming from the right side mirror, and it kept coming while riding on roads with the slightest undulations. It was as if the suspensions on this scooter were non-existent. Imagine slowing down to around 30 km/hr on ridge strips, so that you dont lose grip of the handlebars because of the scooter shaking violently. And so I visited the local service centre in udupi on June 8th, and got the screws of the mirror tightened, and the issue was resolved.
• On 13th, when i went for my usual commute around town, the wheels of the scooter didnt feel free. It was as if something was holding the scooter back, the same feeling of when regen is applied. I usually have the habit of letting go of the throttle at normal speeds, and let the scooter cruise for a bit, and then using the throttle again. However this time, as soon as i let go of the throttle, the scooter would begin slowing down quite aggressively, despite me doing nothing. And when i twisted the throttle the opposite way to engage regen, it didnt work, and nothing happened. And this was when the battery was about 52% SoC. Took it to the service centre again, and after checking, the scooter apparently had a short circuit which resulted in this problem. I was obviously shocked at the news of this, because the build quality of the scooter was in serious question. The service guys told me not to use regen often as it isnt technically "a feature". When i asked for a solution, they said that they cannot do anything as of now since they havent told any of their customers about regen and if they raise a complaint regarding this, the dealership would raise issues or whatever, and instead told me to wait for 2 days to check if it gets resolved.
• Now this was an issue that was there from the very day of delivery, but i hadnt realised. Whenever i charged the scooter, the charger didnt get locked. When i had gone to the grid for the first time, i had seen a person prior me finish charging very soon. But when i plugged the charger into my 450x, the charging speed was super slow, which was surprising, but i didnt give it much thought. Then i came home and plugged the scooter in, without the key inserted. And this time when it showed the charger was unlocked, it struck me. I then realised that the charger was always unlocked from the very beginning, and so had to visit the SC today as well, i.e June 15th. The guys inspected it, and found out that the solenoid wasnt functional, and they removed the front panel and reconnected the wires, after which it began working.

When i had called the dealer in Mangalore and asked them why hadnt they done a PDI before delivery, they began giving pointless excuses. This was quite a bad experience for me as this is the first electric scooter in our family, and i dont want people telling me, i told you so, especially after spending a lot of money. Ather seriously needs to look into this, as this has left a bad taste in my experience with the scooter.
Also wanted to hear from you guys, regarding when does the fan of the scooter turn on when you all ride, because mine turns on super quick. When i rode out of my home into the highway, the fan turned on within 100m. The SC people told me that its normal, but it felt strange to me as the weather isnt even that hot. Please do comment.

Hoping that there wont be any such problems in the near future. (Will update this thread if they happen)

Here's what BHPian shancz had to say on the matter:

Valid points and mostly related to adaptation issues with a radically new product for the ASC whose personnel would be accustomed to working on ICE scooters.

Example : I doubt any ASC would be checking if the fuel cap works on a ICE scooter so either they didn't even connect or they just verified whether it charges and didn't check for the lock status which indicates a lack of guideline from Ather/ASC management.

My feeling is the ASC you're visiting is the cause and hope that they sort it out with time.

At least they figured the solenoid wasn't working and knew how to fix it which indicates that the mechanisms are explained well and hopefully designed well too.

Enjoy your Ather and keep us posted.

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The TVS XL electric moped could compete with the upcoming Kinetic e-Luna.

TVS already has a strong presence in the electric 2-wheeler segment with the iQube. Now, the company is said to be working on an electric version of its XL moped.

A leaked patent image of the upcoming moped shows a modified TVS XL with a battery pack mounted on the underside of the frame and a small electric motor that sends power to the rear wheel via a chain drive.

Apart from the electric powertrain, other components like the telescopic front suspension, dual rear shock absorbers, brakes and spoked wheels appear to have been carried over from the petrol version. Speaking of which, the standard XL uses a 99.7cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 4.3 BHP and 6.5 Nm. It has a payload capacity of 130 kg.

Once launched, the TVS XL electric moped could compete with the Kinetic e-Luna. Both models are expected to come at an affordable price point compared to electric scooters from Ather Energy, Ola Electric and Bajaj Auto.

Source: Bikewale