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Ather Konarc vs BGauss MAX C12

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Ather Konarc
BGauss MAX C12

Ather Energy

Konarc

From ₹99,999

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BGauss

MAX C12

From ₹1.05 Lakh

Full MAX C12 page Change
Ather KonarcKonarc S (100 km) · ₹99,999
BGauss MAX C12C12i EX · ₹1.05 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Konarc: ₹99,999 (ahead) MAX C12: ₹1.05 Lakh Konarc ₹5,241 cheaper
Braking Konarc: Combined braking (CBS) MAX C12: Not listed
Range Konarc: 100 km (ahead) MAX C12: 85 km Claimed
Power Konarc: 4 kW (ahead) MAX C12: 2.4 kW
Weight Konarc: 127 kg MAX C12: 107 kg
Versions Konarc: 3 MAX C12: 3

Pick the Konarc for the lower price, more range and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹99,999
₹1.05 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.05 Lakh
₹1.09 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹2,789 a month
₹2,909 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
4 kW
2.4 kW
Torque
16 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
100 km
85 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Scooter
Electric Scooter
Seating Capacity
2 Seats
Not listed
Brand
Not listed
BGauss
Model
Not listed
MAX C12 (listed by BGauss as BG MAX C12)
Ex-showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 1,05,240 to Rs 1,29,990 after the PM E-Drive deduction
Price Before PM E-Drive
Not listed
Rs 1,09,990 / Rs 1,28,990 / Rs 1,34,990, including GST and charger
Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric
Platform
Not listed
C12 Gen-2
Riding Modes
Not listed
Eco (45 kmph) and Sport (60 kmph)
Battery Warranty
Not listed
3 years or 30,000 km, raised to 5 years or 75,000 km on selected versions
Booking Amount
Not listed
Rs 500

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type
PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)
Not listed
Battery Capacity
2.1 kWh (100 km) / 2.7 kWh (125 km) / 3.5 kWh (161 km)
Not listed
Top Speed
70 km/h (S variants)
Not listed
Gradeability
16 degrees
Not listed

Range & Charging

Home Charging Time (0-80%)
4h (100 km) / 4h 30m (125 km) / 5h 40m (161 km) with 450W onboard charger
Not listed
Fast Charging Time (0-80%)
2h to 3h 10m with optional 900W combined charger
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake
Drum, 130 mm
Not listed
Rear Brake
Drum, 130 mm
Not listed
Braking System
Combi Brake System with regenerative braking
Not listed
Front Suspension
Telescopic, 90 mm travel
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, 100 mm travel
Not listed
Wheel Type
14-inch front / 12-inch rear alloy wheels
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
90/90-14 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed

Dimensions & Storage

Wheelbase
1352 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
126.5 kg
Not listed
Underseat Storage
31 Litres
Not listed
Front Storage Compartment
2 Litres
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

Riding Modes
SmartEco, Eco, Power
Not listed
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not listed
Tow & Theft Alert
Yes
Not listed
Air Walk Assist
Motor-assisted push mode for parking maneuvers
Not listed

Interior & Cockpit

Display Type
4.2-inch LCD (DeepView, Konarc S); TFT Touchscreen available on Konarc Z (not yet priced)
Not listed
Connectivity
Mobile app with charging station locator, low battery alerts, Google Maps integration
Not listed
Keyless Entry
MagicKey (Konarc Z, not yet priced)
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional 18W USB Type-C charger
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight
LED headlamp with DRL
Not listed
Tail Light
LED tail lamp
Not listed
Body Construction
Metal side panels with fibre front/rear panels on a steel unibody chassis
Not listed

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 30,000 km (Vehicle & Battery), extendable to 5 Years / 60,000 km
Not listed
Service Interval
10,000 km / 1 Year
Not listed

Motor & Battery

Motor
Not listed
Hub motor
Motor and Controller Rating
Not listed
IP67
Battery Capacity
Not listed
2.0 kWh (C12i EX) / 2.7 kWh (MAX C12i 2.0) / 2.7 kWh (MAX C12 3.0)
Usable Capacity
Not listed
1.85 kWh (C12i EX) / 2.5 kWh (MAX C12i 2.0) / 2.5 kWh (MAX C12 3.0)
Cell Type
Not listed
Lithium ion, LFP
Battery Weight
Not listed
20 kg (C12i EX) / 25 kg (MAX C12i 2.0) / 25 kg (MAX C12 3.0)
Battery Rating
Not listed
IP67, CAN enabled, aluminium case, Chogori connector
Battery Removal
Not listed
Removable with tools
Charger
Not listed
10 A, CAN enabled, standard
Charging Time (0 to 80%)
Not listed
3 hrs to 3 hrs 15 min (C12i EX) / 4 hrs 30 min to 4 hrs 45 min (MAX C12i 2.0) / 4 hrs 30 min to 4 hrs 45 min (MAX C12 3.0)
Charging Time (0 to 100%)
Not listed
4 hrs 40 min to 5 hrs (C12i EX) / 6 hrs 30 min to 6 hrs 45 min (MAX C12i 2.0) / 6 hrs 30 min to 6 hrs 45 min (MAX C12 3.0)
Auxiliary Battery
Not listed
12 V 4 Ah VRLA, maintenance free

Performance

Top Speed
Not listed
60 kmph (plus or minus 2)
0 to 40 kmph
Not listed
7.7 s
Eco Mode
Not listed
45 kmph (plus or minus 2)
Sport Mode
Not listed
60 kmph (plus or minus 2)
Gradeability
Not listed
14 degrees (plus or minus 2) with one rider (75 kg), 10 degrees (plus or minus 2) with two riders (150 kg)
Reverse Mode
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Cruise Mode
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Low Battery Mode
Not listed
Limp home mode below 10% charge, capped at about 20 kmph

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
Not listed
Drum, 130 mm
Rear Brake
Not listed
Drum with CBS, 130 mm
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes
Wheels
Not listed
Steel
Tyres
Not listed
Tubeless
Front Tyre
Not listed
90/90 on a 12 inch rim
Rear Tyre
Not listed
90/100 on a 10 inch rim

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Not listed
Hydraulic telescopic
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Double hydraulic spring shock absorber, 4 step adjustable
Chassis
Not listed
Tubular, CED coated (BGauss quotes 800 hours of rust testing)
Body Panels
Not listed
Plastic (ABS and PP)
Water Wading Limit
Not listed
300 mm
Standard Payload
Not listed
150 kg

Dimensions

Length
Not listed
1,825 mm
Width
Not listed
706 mm
Height
Not listed
1,153 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,292 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
765 mm
Seat Length
Not listed
774 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
155 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
107 kg (C12i EX) / 112 kg (MAX C12i 2.0) / 112 kg (MAX C12 3.0)

Instrument Cluster

Display
Not listed
CAN enabled digital console, IP65 (C12i EX) / CAN enabled digital console, IP65 (MAX C12i 2.0) / 5 inch (12.7 cm) TFT, IP67 (MAX C12 3.0)
Turn by Turn Navigation
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Call Notifications
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Display Themes
Not listed
2 (MAX C12 3.0)
Night Mode
Not listed
Auto adjusting (MAX C12 3.0)
Auto Brightness
Not listed
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
User Profiles
Not listed
2 (MAX C12 3.0)
Document Storage
Not listed
2 documents per profile (MAX C12 3.0)
Ride and Charge Statistics
Not listed
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
Distance to Empty
Not listed
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
App Features
Not listed
Service coupon, user manual and tutorial in the BGauss app on every version

Safety & Convenience

Combined Braking System
Not listed
Yes, on all versions
Roll Over Detection
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Side Stand Motor Cut-off
Not listed
Yes
Motor Function While Braking
Not listed
Yes
Vehicle Health Check
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Firmware Updates
Not listed
Over the air, MAX C12 3.0 only
Service Reminder
Not listed
Yes
SOS and DigiLocker Connect
Not listed
Yes
USB Charging Port
Not listed
Yes
Stands
Not listed
Side stand with sensor and a one push main stand
Communication Protocol
Not listed
CAN 2.0

Lights

Headlamp
Not listed
LED
Tail Lamp
Not listed
LED
Indicators
Not listed
LED
Daytime Running Lamp
Not listed
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Length
Not listed
774 mm
Under-seat Storage
Not listed
23 L, fits a full-size helmet
Underfoot Storage
Not listed
Lockable, holds the charger
Front Storage
Not listed
Yes, with a USB port inside
Luggage Hook
Not listed
Front hook

Choice

Versions
3 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹99,999 – ₹1.54 Lakh
₹1.05 Lakh – ₹1.3 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Konarc S (100 km)₹99,999 C12i EX₹1.05 Lakh MAX C12 ₹5,241 more

On-road price by city

Konarc Konarc S (100 km) against MAX C12 C12i EX

CityKonarcMAX C12Gap
Mumbai₹1.05 Lakh₹1.09 LakhKonarc ₹4,523 less
Pune₹1.05 Lakh₹1.09 LakhKonarc ₹4,523 less
New Delhi₹1.05 Lakh₹1.09 LakhKonarc ₹4,523 less
Bengaluru₹1.05 Lakh₹1.09 LakhKonarc ₹4,523 less
Chennai₹1.05 Lakh₹1.09 LakhKonarc ₹4,523 less
Hyderabad₹1.05 Lakh₹1.09 LakhKonarc ₹4,523 less
Ahmedabad₹1.11 Lakh₹1.16 LakhKonarc ₹4,837 less
Kolkata₹1.11 Lakh₹1.16 LakhKonarc ₹4,523 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Konarc or the MAX C12?

The Konarc, by ₹5,241 on the versions compared here: Konarc Konarc S (100 km) at ₹99,999 against MAX C12 C12i EX at ₹1.05 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.05 Lakh against ₹1.09 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Konarc claims 100 km against 85 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Konarc Konarc S (100 km) makes 4 kW and 16 Nm and the MAX C12 C12i EX makes 2.4 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,789 a month for the Konarc and ₹2,909 for the MAX C12, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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