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Easy Tips For Maintaining Your Electric Scooter During Summers

BGauss · May 31, 2022 ·

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect season to head out on your electric scooter and visit your favorite travel spots. It’s the season when you want to plan a trip, go to the beach or take your electric scooter out for a quick ride. As the summer season progresses, say yes to fun, but also remember to follow a few tips to maintain your electric scooter and ensure maximum safety.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Purchase a helmet that is properly ventilated
An adequately ventilated helmet is great to help cool you off during summers. Most helmets come with a plush padding that reduces sweat and contributes to the hygiene of the rider. An adequately ventilated helmet would also allow continuous airflow and make your ride enjoyable!

2. It’s a big NO to charge your scooter right after a ride
While riding any scooter during summer, you’ll notice your vehicle is heating up because of the weather. You might see that your scooter needs to be charged during your ride, but it’s essential that once you’ve reached your destination, you don’t instantly charge your scooter’s battery and give it some breathing space to cool off. It is advisable to give your scooter’s battery at least 30 minutes to cool off before charging. This way, you can avoid any possible damage to the battery and prolong your battery’s life span. Both BG B8, and A2 come with cell balancing, temperature control, overcharging protection, and other features that make maintenance of your scooter a piece of cake! While the new BG D15 provides 20+ battery safety features to give you a safe riding experience.

3. Charge your electric scooter in a well-ventilated environment
Be mindful of where you charge your e-scooter; a room or storage space with temperatures below 30°C and more than 10°C would be ideal. It’s also good to check your unit’s specifications because the perfect temperature may vary by brand or model. Keeping your battery in a place with stable and non-extreme temperatures will help your electric scooter perform better over time and reduce the adverse effects that can be caused by charging under the direct sun.

4. Don’t keep your battery inside the scooter if you’re getting your scooter cleaned
Keep in mind to remove any detachable parts of your electric scooter and clean them separately to avoid too much contact with water. You should also ensure not to use solvents or high-pressure water while washing your vehicle as this may cause damage. At BGauss Electric, our models BG D15, B8 and A2 are equipped with IP67 rated batteries, making them waterproof. Yet like any other electronic device, it is best to take utmost precaution. We recommend not immersing the battery in water or riding in water logged areas for an extended period.

5. Always use the charger given by the company to recharge your battery
It is essential to use the charger given by the company, as using the same charger would help maintain your scooter’s performance and prolong its lifespan. Using a low-quality alternative may seem affordable initially, but it could hamper the performance and damage the lifespan of your battery over time.

6. Few other things to consider when charging your battery
i. Do not keep your charger or any object over the battery
ii. Take utmost care of the battery. Do not drop it or throw it as it may cause dents.

Reach out to your dealer if you observe any of the following:
a. Physical damage or dents to the battery
b. Abnormal behaviour like – a condition where the battery is not charging, vehicle stops abruptly, or the battery emits smell or odour.
c. Battery Wetness or Water intrusion in the battery.

In all, maintaining your electric scooter’s battery is as simple as maintaining any other electronic device. Especially with the tech-savvy features like cell equalization and individual cell monitoring offered by BGauss Electric that makes maintenance of your e-scooter seamless! In case of any queries or doubts, we also provide continuous support to our customers to help them make well-guided decisions and give an overall pleasant experience.

How Reliable Are Electric Scooters? Here’s What to Look At

BGauss · May 31, 2022 ·

With the exponential growth in technology, electric scooters are becoming more reliable and safe with each passing year. A significant reason for its growing popularity is its cost-effectiveness and easy to ride structure.

But, the question remains, how reliable are electric scooters?

Electric scooters are pretty reliable; how? Well, most well-recognized brands offer tech-savvy features, good range and high-quality batteries that prioritize your safety and comfort. These brands conduct extensive testing to ensure their electric scooters make for a safe travel companion. Most manufacturers also offer support and knowledge to customers at every step of the way to ensure a smooth shift to electric mobility.

Here are a few factors you can consider to ensure your electric scooter is reliable:

1. Complete metal body exterior
Most brands offer electric scooters with a plastic or fibre exterior that is lightweight and easy to handle; however, they cannot take on hard impacts. On the other hand, a full metal body exterior is definitely heavier but more reliable. Such exteriors can take on tough hits and have a better endurance towards unexpected incidents on the road. The new BG D15 is built with a solid full metal body to give you the experience of a stress-free ride through any challenges.

2. Tubeless Tyres
Suppose you’re looking for an electric scooter that is suitable to be a family vehicle and is good for long distance riding. In that case, a tubeless tyre is a must as they tend to be more heavy-duty, puncture resistant and high performance. Most premium electric scooters in India offer tubeless tyres. Keeping this in mind, the new BG D15 is equipped with 16-inch big wheels for better grip and performance and tubeless tyres for better stability.

3. Robust frame
A tough and robust frame is essential to ensure high endurance and strength. The new BG D15 is embodied with a high strength tubular steel frame, built for 1,00,000+ km with a 150kg payload. So now you can rely on your electric scooter for every outing with your friends and family. Plus, the BG D15 has undergone 500 hours of salt spray test along with a 5 Step CED Coating Process to ensure a rust-free ride

4. Weather-proof design
The IP rating of an electric scooter is essential for commuting through every season. Usually, a scooter rated IP54 is suitable for light rain or dusty terrain. In comparison, an IP67 rated battery and motor can protect against heavy, constant rain and some immersion. The BG D15 is IP67 rated, making it highly safe to use during monsoons.

5. Good Range
The range of an electric scooter is the distance that can be covered in a full charge, which varies depending on your riding habits and riding conditions. The BG D15 offers a 115+ km/hr range, perfect for everyday commuting and long distance riding. Moreover, it also comes with an intelligent Distance to Empty feature that gives accurate estimates on how much distance can be covered in kilometers, truly keeping range anxiety away!

6. Battery Safety and Reliability
Generally, electric scooters are equipped with a lead acid battery or lithium ion battery; the latter is safer and lasts longer. BG D15’s battery is designed to last for more than 70000 km. Usually, electric scooters run for approximately 10000 km in a year. With BG D15, you won’t have to think about battery replacement for the next 6-7 years, making it highly reliable. Moreover, BG D15 comes with 20 battery safety features.

7. Intelligent technology
Electric scooters these days are being differentiated by their technology integrations like IoT and AI. BG D15 offers upgraded and first in its segment features like charging station suggestions, limp-home mode, and roll over sensor. We also provide vehicle live tracking and anti-theft alerts to truly give you an experience of intelligence that is tailored to your convenience and safety.

The newly designed electric scooter keeps you safe and gives you an all-around experience of a fun journey to your destination. The D15 offers a 36000 km or three years warranty for extra assurance, making it easily the most reliable electric scooter on the market!

Why Smart Technology in Electric Scooters is The Need of The Hour!

BGauss · May 31, 2022 ·

In 2015, the Indian Government introduced the Smart Cities Mission to develop new smart cities and enhance the overall landscape connectivity through technology. Transportation is an essential facet of this initiative and contributes to the larger picture of the nation’s development.

With the growth of electric vehicles in India, we are moving faster than ever to realize the nation’s vision of developing smart cities. This also involves solving the problems of congestion and peak hour traffic caused by urban logistics and delivery services. By adapting to electric vehicles with IoT technology, such customers and clients can have higher cost savings, increased efficiency and better performance!

So what exactly is IoT, and why is it important?
IoT(Internet of things) is concerned with integrating components such as sensors, gadgets, clouds and apps into vehicles and their use. It helps in the technological functions and improves the experience of the user. For smart cities especially, IoT is an imperative requirement, just like AI in the software industry and is an excellent tool for taking personal mobility and urban logistics systems a long way.

How has BGauss Electric incorporated IoT in the new BG D15?
Backed by world-class technology, BGauss Electric has introduced an upgraded App for the new BG D15 electric scooter to enable smooth integration with phones and other smart devices, thereby taking smart transportation to a whole new level.

Some of the noteworthy features that come with BG D15 are:
1) Pop-up Notifications

The BGauss app has an onboard computer that seamlessly sends notifications such as service updates, anti-theft alerts and fault code alerts so that you can stay updated at all times. This feature will enable you to receive important notifications and will give you the power to take immediate action and seek help if required.

2) Real time battery diagnostics

A battery is a crucial component of an electric scooter, and its maintenance is vital to increasing the vehicle’s lifespan. With the Real time battery diagnostics feature, we provide crucial information like the battery health, performance and level of charge so that you can stay worry-free at all times.

3) Find my vehicle buzzer
Apart from BG D15’s eye-catching look, you can differentiate your vehicle instantly from the rest with our smart Find my vehicle buzzer. Regardless of whether it’s a busy street or parking lot, find your scooter, any time, anywhere, with just one click!

4) Distance to Empty Feature
Just like the name suggests, now know exactly how much distance you can cover in kilometers within the given charging level of your scooter. This way, you can plan ahead and take a quick break to charge your vehicle’s battery.

5) Easy Lock and Unlock
Technology has come a long way from using your phone to make a call to lock and unlock your vehicle. Our smart vehicle will sense your movement within its given radius and allow you to seamlessly unlock your vehicle on the BGauss App as you walk towards it and lock it when you leave.

6) Firmware Update
With technology constantly evolving, any firmware update that you receive on the BGauss App will be updated on your vehicle via Bluetooth. This way, you can stay updated at all times.

7) Charging Station Suggestions
Who doesn’t love receiving a personalized, curated list? With BG D15, we aim to cater to your requirement and provide convenience like never before with our first in its segment Charging Station Suggestions feature. So say goodbye to range anxiety and locate nearby charging stations and authorized service stations on the go with the BGauss App.

8) Dynamic Thermal Management
With BG D15, we offer a one-of-a-kind temperature-based performance derating that ensures all components of D15 operate within safety limits, thereby increasing the vehicle’s lifespan.

9) Ride Statistics
Now get accurate information on the total distance covered, riding time, average speed and maximum speed based on daily, weekly or monthly data. This feature will allow consumers and logistic companies to improve efficiency and maximize savings accordingly.

Artificial intelligence and IoT in electric vehicles are imperative to realize India’s vision of a smart future. This revolutionary movement will transform the transportation infrastructure and reduce pollution levels. However, all stakeholders involved will have to contribute to accelerating the progress being made in smart transportation. For instance, the Government needs to introduce more policies to overcome infrastructural challenges; manufacturers need to integrate best-in class technology in their vehicles, and consumers need to drive the change by embracing the concept of sustenance. Together, we can achieve India’s futuristic goals and make them today’s reality!

Why Electric Scooter is The Right Choice for Daily Travellers?

BGauss · April 26, 2022 ·

Travelling is one of the most time-consuming activities for students, office goers and daily commuters. While commuting by public transportation or a fuel-based personal vehicle is a popular alternative, it is also time-consuming and nerve-racking. Imagine how far your productivity would go up by eliminating the stress and fatigue that comes with travelling.

Technological advancements have streamlined or improved most of our daily processes. From fancy gadgets to renewable energy, technology has touched every aspect of our lives with more accessible and better solutions. One such innovative solution to the daily hassle of travelling is an electric scooter. Zoom past every hurdle with a stylish, comfortable, fun and affordable travel buddy, i.e. an electric scooter.

So, let’s understand how an electric scooter is perfect for you!

If you are someone who uses public or fuel-based personal transportation, here are some of the things you must have experienced while travelling:

1. Long queues and longer excuses for being late. AGAIN!
Everyone who travels by train knows that the journey may be long, but the queue has to be longer, especially during peak hours. To make matters worse, running late or out of time only adds to the stress of reaching your destination on time.

2. That one train that everyone is trying to get on.
Even if you’ve managed to save time and get a ticket from the ticket counter, you will be catching a train that is already packed and congested. There is the time that you took out to read your favourite book or listen to your newest playlist! And don’t even get us started on what’ll happen if you meet an acquaintance on the same train. Phew!

3. Personal safety and health aren’t probably on your side while travelling via public transport.
Travelling might be tedious, but your health and personal safety are also on the line while using public transport. With many people travelling, there is a possibility of getting pickpocketed and sitting next to someone with a transmittable virus.

4. Time isn’t on your side if you’ve missed out on a train/bus.
We know how difficult it is to reach the office or college on time, especially on a Monday. And catching a train or bus is all about timing. If you’ve happened to miss out on your usual bus/train, there is no hope for you to reach on time.

5. You spend more time around the petrol station than your favorite eatery.
With the rising price hikes, fuel-based vehicles have become more expensive than ever. Plus, you’d have to pay a visit to the petrol station at least once in a week.

So, how does an electric scooter help you cut downtime, give you a laidback stress-free ride and still cost you less than other transportation?

1. Refuelling your vehicle constantly isn’t on the table anymore.
With an electric scooter, you won’t have to stand in long queues at the petrol station or constantly refuel your vehicle. You will only need to recharge at the convenience of your own home.

How?

With BGauss B8 electric scooters, you can recharge the removable lithium-ion battery at the convenience of your home. The advanced technology ensures a full charge in 3 hours, good enough for 2 days of commuting.

2. There’s only one stop while riding an electric scooter: Your destination.
No more waiting on the bus or standing on the train for your platform to come by. With BGauss B8, it’ll just take one click on the push-button start to reach your destination with ease!

3. No more strangers taking over your personal space.
One of the best things about travelling on a two-wheeler vehicle is the comfort of having your personal space. Enjoy a nice and breezy ride all to yourself or with someone you know with your electric vehicle. Plus, these scooters are noise-free too! So no more clutter.

4. Catch up with the news, not the bus schedule.
With electric scooters, you can take your time to leave your home, have a healthy breakfast, catch up with worldly updates, or get extra sleep if necessary. Plus, BGauss B8 has an estimated range of 70 km, which is perfect for a comfortable and hassle-free ride in and around your city.

5. Low maintenance cost for an easy-breezy ride!
Compared to petrol-based vehicles, electric scooters don’t require as much maintenance. The only maintenance required is for you to get it serviced on the appointed date.

6. The cost of the bill is way less than what you think it may be.
The cost to charge an electric scooter with 70 kms range fully would be around Rs. 20-25. In comparison, the cost of petrol scooter per 70 km would be over Rs.150.

In all, electric scooters are not just smart, efficient and affordable but also greener than traditional modes of transportation, making them an ideal choice for daily travellers. If you’re interested in buying yourself an electric scooter, book your test drive with BGauss B8 today!

5 Reasons Why Electric Two Wheelers Just Make Sense!

BGauss · April 26, 2022 ·

If you’re someone who commutes every day back and forth for work or personal reasons, a two-wheeler electric scooter is an excellent choice to help cut down travel costs. Especially with the busy streets of India and the increasing cost of fuel, there’s been no better time to switch to electric than now! To break it down, below are the five reasons why purchasing an electric two-wheeler is perfect for you.

1. The maintenance cost of an e-scooter won’t slim down your wallet. How?
Electric scooters consume around one-three units of electricity per charge. This costs approximately Rs. 10 (per unit). Even if your electric scooter requires more than 3.5 units per charge. You’ll still be paying no more than Rs. 35-40 (per charge.) In comparison, the cost of petrol per 100km of the ride would cost over Rs.150, assuming your vehicle has a mileage of 70kmpl.

Another benefit of owning an electric scooter is that it comparatively requires lesser maintenance as it has fewer moving parts and simpler mechanics. However, it is essential to get your two-wheeler checked as per your service appointment to help you detect issues that might escalate later. With proper care, an e-scooter can save you a lot of money and time and keep you stress-free and safe. Both BGauss B8 and A2 are built with the highest technology and security features such as short-circuit prevention and over-charging protection, to keep you worry-free!

3. Good for the earth, even better for you!
Most electric vehicles are powered by lead-acid batteries or lithium-ion batteries. The best electric two-wheeler vehicles are the ones with Lithium-ion batteries. Although they’re comparatively more expensive than lead-acid batteries, they are durable, long-lasting, practical and good for the environment. Plus, with electric scooters, you can eliminate the dependency on fuel, reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a greener and pollution-free environment.

4. Even more affordable than a fuel operated bike!
Let’s say you’re heading towards the malls and you’ve got to park your electric scooter with a dozen of two-wheeler vehicles. Already annoyed it’ll be a hassle to find your scooter once you’re back? Well, not anymore. Both BGauss B8 and A2 are equipped with the ‘Find your scooter’ feature that makes it easy to locate your two-wheeler instantly! Other fun features include the reverse mode, side stand sensor, push start button, anti-theft alarm and remote lock and unlock!

4. Batteries that are quickly and conveniently rechargeable
You may think recharging an electric scooter is time-consuming and a hassle but BGauss electric scooters are powered by removable lithium-ion batteries which can be charged within 3 hours anywhere in a normal charging mode. The best part is that both B8 and A2 can be recharged from the comfort of your home, office, cafes etc. Plus, lithium-ion batteries are 60-70% lighter than regular batteries and are designed to give you a comfortable, light and stress-free ride through the city traffic. The batteries used in BGauss can be recharged for a couple of years and post that there is also a process defined to recycle the batteries.

It’s quite evident that electric vehicles are the future of transportation since they have plenty of benefits for us and the environment. If you’re looking to purchase an affordable, smart and stylish electric scooter then BGauss is the right choice for you! Plus with its environmentally friendly aspect, you can also bring sense to your city.