Ampere Electric has launched its most premium electric scooter in the Indian market. Called the Nexus, the scooter comes in two variants – EX and ST, priced at Rs 1.10 lakh and Rs 1.20 lakh, respectively. Both prices are introductory, ex-showroom. After the introductory offer ends, the prices of the Ampere EX and ST will be increased to Rs 1.20 lakh and Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The bookings for the Ampere Nexus are underway for a token amount of Rs 9,999, while the deliveries for the same will commence by the end of May 2024 across Ampere's 400+ outlets in the country.
In terms of design, the Ampere Nexus strays away from the NXG concept showcased at Auto Expo 2023. It is said to be a family-oriented electric scooter, which gets a 235mm long floorboard, a large underseat storage area, a diamond-cut LED headlight, flat body panels, a rectangular LED taillight, as well as air vents both at the front and rear to aid cooling. You get a choice of four colour options: Indian Red, Zanskar Aqua, Steel Grey, and Lunar White.
Also Read: Bajaj Chetak to Become More Affordable Soon with New Variant Launch
Ampere Nexus: Features
Features-wise, both variants of the Ampere Nexus offer full LED lighting. While the entry-level EX features a 6.2-inch LCD screen, the top-spec variant sports a 7.0-inch touchscreen TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth. The latter also gets an auto day/night mode. Other bits on the scooter include five riding modes and hill-hold assist.
Ampere Nexus: Battery, Motor
This in-house developed Ampere Nexus is equipped with an IP67-rated, 3kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery pack with a certified range of 136 kilometres. The battery, which takes about 3.5 hours to charge, sends power to a mid-mounted electric motor that makes 5.3bhp of peak power. A 15A charger is available as standard. Ampere says the top speed of the Nexus is 93km/h in 'Power' mode. However, the performance in City and Eco modes reduces to 63km/h and 42km/h, respectively. Also, there is a Limp Home mode that gets activated when the battery dips below 20 per cent. You get a reverse mode as well.
Ampere Nexus: Suspension, Brakes
The Ampere Nexus features a new underbone chassis, with a telescopic fork at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Stopping power comes from a disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear, both of which are mounted on 12-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 90/90-section tyres.
Also Read: Ather Rizta Launched in India at Rs 1.10 Lakh, Claims 160km Range
At its price point, the Ampere Nexus goes against the TVS iQube, Ola S1, Bajaj Chetak, and Ather Rizta.
Write your Comment