BGauss C12 MaxR vs Simple Wave

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BGauss C12 MaxR
Simple Wave

BGauss

C12 MaxR

From ₹1.46 Lakh

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Simple Energy

Wave

From ₹1.1 Lakh

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BGauss C12 MaxRC12 MaxR · ₹1.46 Lakh
Simple WaveWave S 2.2 · ₹1.1 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price C12 MaxR: ₹1.46 Lakh Wave: ₹1.1 Lakh (ahead) Wave ₹35,991 cheaper
Range C12 MaxR: 178 km (ahead) Wave: 110 km IDC claim
Power C12 MaxR: 4.2 kW Wave: 4.5 kW (ahead)
Weight C12 MaxR: 126 kg Wave: 125 kg Seat height 768 vs 775 mm
Versions C12 MaxR: 1 Wave: 6 (ahead)

Pick the C12 MaxR for more range.

Pick the Wave for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.46 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.52 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,550 a month
₹1,935 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
4.2 kW
4.5 kW
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
178 km
110 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
Simple Energy
Model Line
Not listed
Wave (Family Electric Scooter)
India Launch Date
Not listed
2 September 2026
Deliveries Start
Not listed
Late September 2026

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Side-mounted PMSM
Not listed
Battery Type
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate), Fixed
Not listed
Battery Capacity
3.8 kWh
Not listed

Performance

Top Speed
75 kmph
Not listed
0-40 kmph
5.3 seconds
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake
Drum
Not listed
ABS
No
Not listed
Wheel Size
12-inch (Front & Rear)
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Not listed
Rear Suspension
5-Step Preload Adjustable Offset Monoshock (gas-charged)
Not listed

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
160 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
768 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
126 kg
Not listed

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT
Not listed
Connectivity
Smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, customisable display themes, DigiLocker integration
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Charging Time (0-80%)
3 hours 50 minutes (750W charger)
Not listed
Full Charge Time
5 hours 15 minutes
Not listed
Safety Features
Parental Lock, SecureLock, SOS, FallSense fall detection, side-stand motor cutoff, remote vehicle diagnostics
Not listed
Cruise Mode
Yes
Not listed
Reverse Mode
Yes
Not listed
Headlight
Projector LED
Not listed
Taillight
LED, with boot lamp
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Under-seat Storage
38 Litres
Not listed

Colours & Warranty

Warranty
Up to 3 Years or 50,000 km (battery, motor, vehicle and charger)
Not listed

Motor Battery & Performance

Battery Chemistry
Not listed
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Battery Options
Not listed
2.2 kWh / 2.7 kWh / 3.7 kWh / 5 kWh
Top Speed
Not listed
75 km/h (2.2 and 2.7 kWh variants), 90 km/h (3.7 and 5 kWh variants)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Range & Charging

Home Charger
Not listed
750 W
Charging Time, 0 to 80 percent (2.2 kWh)
Not listed
2 hours 15 minutes

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type
Not listed
220 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum, with CBS
Front Suspension
Not listed
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twin Shock Absorbers
Wheel Size (Front/Rear)
Not listed
12-inch / 12-inch
Tyre Section
Not listed
90-section

Dimensions & Storage

Seat Length
Not listed
920 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
775 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
175 mm
Kerb Weight, Wave S
Not listed
124.5 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave
Not listed
121 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave+
Not listed
128 kg
Total Storage
Not listed
70 Litres (63L underseat, 3L front apron cubby, 4L side Pill Storage pocket)

Safety & ADAS

Traction Control
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Hill Hold Assist
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Anti-theft Tracking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Reverse Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Crawl Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Interior & Cockpit

USB Charging
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight
Not listed
Full LED, horizontal LED light bar design
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Tail Light
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED

Colours Charging & Warranty

Charger Included
Not listed
750 W home charger, standard

Choice

Versions
1 version
6 versions
Price range
₹1.46 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
6 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

C12 MaxR₹1.46 Lakh Wave S 2.7 TFT₹1.49 Lakh Wave ₹4,009 more

On-road price in six cities

C12 MaxR C12 MaxR against Wave Wave S 2.2

CityC12 MaxRWaveGap
Mumbai₹1.52 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹36,603 less
Pune₹1.52 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹36,603 less
New Delhi₹1.52 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹36,603 less
Bengaluru₹1.52 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹36,603 less
Chennai₹1.52 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹36,603 less
Hyderabad₹1.52 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹36,603 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 C12 MaxR or the Wave?

The Wave, by ₹35,991 on the versions compared here: C12 MaxR C12 MaxR at ₹1.46 Lakh against Wave Wave S 2.2 at ₹1.1 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.52 Lakh against ₹1.15 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The C12 MaxR claims 178 km against 110 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The C12 MaxR C12 MaxR makes 4.2 kW and the Wave Wave S 2.2 makes 4.5 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,550 a month for the C12 MaxR and ₹1,935 for the Wave, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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