BGauss tops 1 lakh retail sales, targets 50,000 units by FY27-end

Mumbai-based electric two-wheeler maker BGauss has crossed 1 lakh cumulative retail sales and launched the C12 MaxR premium scooter. The company is targeting nearly 50,000 units by FY27-end, backed by a network of 252 showrooms across 209 cities.

— Source publishedThu, 10 Sept, 2026, 18:46 IST·First seen Thu, 10 Sept, 2026, 18:55 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Bgauss · BGauss crossed 1 lakh cumulative retail sales and launched the premium C12 MaxR scooter. The Mumbai EV maker targets nearly 50,000 units by FY27-end,

Key facts

  • 1 lakh cumulative retail sales
  • 50,000-unit target by FY27-end
  • August 2026 India electric two-wheeler registrations: 1.84 lakh units, up 67.6% YoY
  • EV share of total two-wheeler retail sales: nearly 11%
  • C12 MaxR price: ₹1,45,990
  • C12 MaxR battery: 3.8 kWh; certified range: 178 km
  • January-August 2026 sales: 25,320 units
  • August 2026 registrations: 5,044 units, up 191.7% YoY
  • August market share: 2.7%
  • 252 showrooms across 209 cities
  • Current waiting period: close to one month

Why this matters

BGauss’s presence across 209 cities and premium-product push make it a more credible partner or target for battery, financing, charging, and distribution players seeking EV two-wheeler exposure.

What to watch

  • Quarterly retail run-rate required to reach nearly 50,000 units by FY27-end, especially whether monthly sales sustain above roughly 4,000 units.
  • Same-store dealer throughput, outlet additions, dealer closures and evidence of inventory-led discounting.
  • C12 MaxR booking volumes, delivery lead times, realized selling prices and premium-model mix.
  • Service turnaround times, battery/warranty claims and customer-review trends as the installed base expands.
  • EV financing approval rates, loan interest costs, subsidy or policy changes, and competitor price cuts.
  • New fleet, leasing or corporate partnerships that could provide concentrated volume but pressure margins.
  • Prioritize dealer-level sales productivity, service capacity and spare-parts availability before materially expanding beyond the current 252-showroom network.
  • Use the C12 MaxR to test premium pricing, bundled warranty and finance offers, then extend successful features across the portfolio.
  • Secure battery, motor and electronics supply commitments sized for a step-up toward 50,000 annual units.
  • Increase partnerships with NBFCs, insurers and leasing providers to lower monthly ownership costs and support tier-2 and tier-3 city conversion.
  • Build used-vehicle, trade-in and referral programs to monetize the 1 lakh-owner installed base and improve repeat purchase economics.