BGauss C12i vs Numeros Motors N-First
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BGauss C12i and Numeros Motors N-First are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,009 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 1 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
C12i
The C12i starts ₹5,009 lower (₹1,09,990 against ₹1,14,999), about ₹160 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
N-First
N-First claims 109 km against 85 km. That is roughly ₹308 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the C12i if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where BGauss's bigger service network matters
- your priority is short city commutes
- your priority is home charging
Buy the N-First if
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is short city commutes
- your priority is home charging
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | C12i | N-First |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,09,990 | ₹1,14,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,13,989 | ₹1,27,719 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹9,085 | ₹10,625 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,472 | ₹6,132 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,38,546 | ₹1,54,476 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BGaussC12i | Numeros MotorsN-First |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,09,990 | ₹1,14,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,490 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | — | 34 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 2.5 kW | 2.5 kW |
| Battery | 2 kWh | 3 kWh |
| Claimed range | 85 km | 109 km |
| Charging time | 4.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Top speed | 60 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 109 kg |
| Seat height | 765 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm | 159 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1292 mm | 1339 mm |
| Length | 1825 mm | 1970 mm |
| Width | 697 mm | 686 mm |
| Height | 1150 mm | 1113 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic Telescopic | Telescopic Hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Double Hydraulic Spring - 4 Step Adjustable | Adjustable Dual Shock with Hydraulic Dampers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-304.8 | 80/80–16 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-254 | 90/80–16 |
C12i vs N-First: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the C12i or the N-First?
- The C12i is cheaper by ₹5,009 at the base variant (₹1,09,990 against ₹1,14,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the C12i or the N-First?
- The N-First claims 109 km against 85 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the C12i and N-First in Delhi?
- About ₹13,730: roughly ₹1,13,989 for the C12i and ₹1,27,719 for the N-First, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,38,546 for the C12i and ₹1,54,476 for the N-First, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The C12i comes out ₹15,930 ahead.
