BGauss RUV 350 vs Honda Activa e

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

BGauss RUV 350
Honda Activa e

BGauss

RUV 350

From ₹1.39 Lakh

Honda

Activa e

From ₹1.2 Lakh

BGauss RUV 350RUV 350 Max · ₹1.39 Lakh
Honda Activa eActiva e STD · ₹1.2 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RUV 350: ₹1.39 Lakh Activa e: ₹1.2 Lakh (ahead) Activa e ₹18,857 cheaper
Braking RUV 350: Combined braking (CBS) Activa e: Combined braking (CBS)
Range RUV 350: 145 km (ahead) Activa e: 102 km Claimed
Power RUV 350: 3.5 kW Activa e: Not published
Weight RUV 350: 122 kg Activa e: 115 kg Seat height 785 vs 765 mm
Versions RUV 350: 1 Activa e: 2 (ahead)

Pick the RUV 350 for more range.

Pick the Activa e for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.39 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.45 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,430 a month
₹2,108 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
3.5 kW
Not listed
Torque
160–165 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
145 km
102 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Hub / Mid Motor
Battery Type
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Not listed
Battery Capacity
3 kWh
Not listed
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Not listed
Dual Honda Mobile Power Pack e: Swappable Batteries (3.0 kWh Total Capacity: 2 x 1.5 kWh)
Charging Time
Not listed
Battery Swapping Station: Instant Swap (< 1 min) / Home Off-Board Dock Charger: 0-100% in 5.5 hours

Performance

Top Speed
75 kmph (Sport mode)
80 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-40 kmph
5.8 seconds
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
130 mm Drum
Not listed
Rear Brake
130 mm Drum
Not listed
Braking System
Combi Brake System (CBS)
Not listed
Wheel Size
16-inch (Front & Rear)
Not listed
Tyre Size Front
80/80-16
Not listed
Tyre Size Rear
90/80-16
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, Tubeless
12-inch Front / 10-inch Rear Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
190 mm Disc (Front)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
130 mm Drum (Rear)
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
90/90-12 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
90/100-10 (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic Front Fork
Rear Suspension
Nitrox Gas Emulsion, 5-Step Adjustable Single Hydraulic Shock
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Frame Type
Not listed
High-Rigidity Underbone Steel Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
1,928 mm
Not listed
Width
697 mm
Not listed
Height
1,200 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
160 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
785 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
122 kg
Not listed
Length (mm)
Not listed
1,840 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
710 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,160 mm
Seat Height (mm)
Not listed
765 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
115 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT Digital
7.0-inch Full-Colour Touchscreen / TFT Instrument Display with Honda RoadSync DUO
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Turn-by-turn Navigation
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth & 4G eSIM Telematics)
Navigation
Not listed
Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation with Live Battery Swapping Station Finder & Route Planning
USB Charging
Not listed
USB Type-C Fast Charging Port in Front Glovebox

Safety & Convenience

Charging Time (0-100%)
6.5 hours (standard charger, Max variant)
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
3 Riding Modes: Standard, Sport, and Econ Mode
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No
Reverse Assist
Not listed
Yes (Electric Reverse Parking Assist Mode)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Energy Recuperation Indicator

Seat & Storage

Under-seat Storage
15 Litres
Not listed
Front Storage Compartment
2.2 Litres
Not listed
Under-footboard Storage
4.5 Litres
Not listed
Seat Type
Not listed
Single Piece Contoured Comfort Seat
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
Not listed
Dedicated Under-Seat Compartment for Dual Mobile Power Pack e: Swappable Batteries + Front Storage Pockets

Lights

Headlight
Not listed
Full LED Headlamp with Signature Activa LED Wing DRLs
Taillight
Not listed
Sleek LED Tail Lamp with Horizontal Light Guide
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Integrated LED Winkers

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.39 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh – ₹1.55 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
5 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

RUV 350 Max₹1.39 Lakh Activa e RoadSync Duo₹1.55 Lakh Activa e ₹15,743 more

On-road price in six cities

RUV 350 RUV 350 Max against Activa e Activa e STD

CityRUV 350Activa eGap
Mumbai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹19,177 less
Pune₹1.45 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹19,177 less
New Delhi₹1.45 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹19,177 less
Bengaluru₹1.45 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹19,177 less
Chennai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹19,177 less
Hyderabad₹1.45 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹19,177 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 RUV 350 or the Activa e?

The Activa e, by ₹18,857 on the versions compared here: RUV 350 RUV 350 Max at ₹1.39 Lakh against Activa e Activa e STD at ₹1.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.45 Lakh against ₹1.25 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The RUV 350 claims 145 km against 102 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,430 a month for the RUV 350 and ₹2,108 for the Activa e, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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