Greaves Electric Mobility’s Ampere, renowned for its two-wheeler offerings, has unveiled its first electric scooter, the Ampere Nexus.
The company is offering the Nexus two versions: the entry-level EX (Rs 1.10 lakh) and the top-tier ST (Rs 1.20 lakh).
Potential buyers can pre-book the scooter by paying a deposit of Rs 9,999. The EV maker will start deliveries in the second half of May.
![Ampere will start deliveries in the second half of May. (Source: Ampere EV by Greaves)](https://greenwheelsindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled1-1024x576.jpg)
Power and Range
The Nexus features a 3kWh LFP battery and has a certified range of 136km, as stated by the company. Moreover, it offers four different ride modes: Eco, City, Power, and Limp Home.
The mid-mounted motor delivers a peak power of 4kWh. Additionally, the Power variant can achieve a top speed of 93km/h. On the contrary, the City mode restricts speed to 63 km/h, while Eco mode limits it to 42 km/h.
Charging time is around 3.5 hours, although it’s unclear whether this applies to a full 0-100% charge. The scooter automatically switches to ‘Limp Home’ mode when the battery falls below 20% SOC.
![The Nexus City mode restricts speed to 63 km/h, while Eco mode limits it to 42 km/h. (Source: Ampere EV by Greaves)](https://greenwheelsindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled4-1024x576.jpg)
Design and Features
The Nexus retains some design cues from the NXG displayed at Auto Expo 2023. It has a striking headlight design, complemented by integrated LED DRLs.
The ST model offers a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity. On the other hand, the EX model features a 6.2-inch segmented LCD. Both models come with five riding modes and a hill-hold function. Additionally, riders can monitor various information like speed, battery level, range, time, and riding mode.
![Nexus rides on 12-inch wheels fitted with 90/90 section tires on both sides. (Source: Ampere EV by Greaves)](https://greenwheelsindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled99-1024x576.jpg)
Dimensions and Safety
The seat length of the scooter is 712 mm, and its height is 765 mm. Moreover, its wheelbase stretches to 1,319 mm. Also, it gets a decent ground clearance of 170 mm and ample floorboard space of 235 mm.
A telescopic front fork and dual rear shock absorbers manage the suspension duties. Additionally, the e-scooter comes with a front disc brake and a rear drum brake, and it rides on 12-inch wheels fitted with 90/90 section tires on both ends.
![The base Nexus price is comparable to the Ather Rizta and Ola S1 Air.](https://greenwheelsindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled2-1-1024x576.jpg)
Wrapping Up
When it comes to pricing, the Nexus has a competitive edge over the TVS iQube (Rs 1.35-1.45 lakh) and Bajaj Chetak (Rs 1.25-1.46 lakh). However, the starting price of the base Nexus is comparable to the entry-level Ather Rizta (Rs 1.10 lakh) and Ola S1 Air (Rs 1.05 lakh, all ex-showroom prices).