Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

Chinese electric scooter manufacturer, Benling, has launched the Aura electric scooter. The Aura cost Rs 99,000 on-road at Bangalore. The company had unveiled the Benling Aura about a month ago.

Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

The scooter features a 2500 BLDC electric motor and a detachable 72V/40Ah lithium-ion battery. There is mixed information about the range of the Aura electric scooter. One dealer claims the range on is between 60 and 70 kilometers, and a second dealer claims the range is between 90 and 100 kilometers.

Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

The company however, says the range stands at 120 kilometers. Benling is offering a three year warranty on the battery, and the scooter's top speed stands at 65 kilometers per hour.

Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

The Benling Aura features a (BSAS) Breakdown Smart Assistance System that allows for the scooter to restart and move in the case of a breakdown. Should something go wrong with the controller, the motor, or the battery, one needs to turn the BSAS switch on.

Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

The system restarts the scooter and one is able to ride it at low speeds. Range after using the BSAS module depends on factors like the power left in the battery. The detachable battery take four hours to charge up to a hundred percent.

Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

The scooter looks like a Chinese copy of the Vespa, and design elements include round headlamps, turn signal indicators integrated on to the front cowl, a large flat seat, a big foot board, and retro looking tail lights.

Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

The Aura electric scooter features a keyless system, a USB charger, an anti-theft alarm, a rear-wheel integrated locking system, a fully digital instrument cluster, and a reverse park assist.

Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

Benling India has previously made available three low-speed scooters in India - the Kriti, the Icon, and the Falcon. The Aura is being sold in the high-speed scooter segment.

Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 99,000 On Road

Thoughts About The Benling Aura Electric Scooter Launched At Rs 99,000

We think that is a fair price for the electric scooter. The real question is whether the scooter will do well against the Chetak electric. The Chetak has a huge sentimental value that will work for it. Only time will tell.

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Article Published On: Friday, January 24, 2020, 14:11 [IST]
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