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      Ampere Magnus Pro Review – Finally a contemporary electric scooter! Was it so hard?

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      Should the Ampere Magnus Pro be featuring in your scooter shortlist, shoulder-to-shoulder with conventional petrol options? Here is what we think after sampling one

      Electric Scooters from the beginning have been known to be quirky. Especially in a fashion sense. I used to think the busy and flashy design of electric scooters are mostly why people thought too much to try it out. Even I decided I wouldn’t be caught dead riding a toy for a vehicle.
      Then I started finding highly futuristic looking electric two wheelers, ones that look too modern for the present age. There have been very few vehicles in the middle ground, standing shoulder to shoulder with the contemporary petrol powered vehicles. One of them, which I admire, is the Ampere Magnus Pro.
      Ampere Magnus Pro – First impressions
      Riding around on the Magnus Pro, I hardly got stopped with an inquiry by the public, at traffic lights, or wherever I parked, which is something I liked because I like to think my look-at-me-I’m-so-cool days are far behind me. Now I’m all about the business end of things, and my choices better seem mature, sophisticated and noteworthy for the right reasons.

      Still being in an era where I’m most likely to be run over on the road by a petrol/diesel vehicle, my choice of buying a scooter would have both electric and fuel-powered vehicles. It would take a lot more time for petrol vehicles to fade into the past.
      So when I draw up a list, whether I’m considering buying one for myself or for my parents, there would be Activa, Jupiter, Access, Ather and possibly some good other electric scooter with good value proposition. Having ridden the Ampere Magnus Pro recently, I can impartially say that it would make it to the list.

      Appearance
      Reasons why I would consider is firstly the fact that it looks as smart and trendy as the other vehicles in that list, so there is no compromise or overcompensation on the looks front when I pit it against the proven scooters. The colour choices are appealing and the use of matte black and chrome elements are complementary to the overall design.

      The contrast seat upholstery on Metallic Red and Bluish Pearl White coloured Magnus Pro is a concept that is generally accepted and appreciated on other scooters, which also sits well on the Magnus Pro. The seat design is as stylish as it is functional.
      Riding experience
      Secondly, it rides almost as good as a petrol scooter. The cruise comfort is splendid and the vehicle reacts way better to potholes and speed breakers than some of its direct competitors that I’ve ridden. The performance is good enough for an enthusiastic rider in a busy city, and when the road clears there’s good rush in the motor till it maxes out around 55 kmph.

      If I’m buying this scooter for my parents, I wouldn’t want any more power in it. The Low and High modes (via the red switch on the right) does a distinctive job. The other switches have good tactility, but could do with better ergonomics. The all-digital instrument display is legible and it could’ve included a trip meter.
      Braking
      The braking performance is fair and gentle, and safer than it used to be generally thanks to the mandated Combi Braking System that works well on the Ampere Magnus Pro. The scooter also has regenerative braking, which may require some fine tuning in the way it noticeably kicks in and reluctantly turns off.

      What we think of it?
      The 85 kg scooter including the removable battery, is a breeze through traffic, and a recommendable one for all who wish to test ride and start thinking about going electric. The range on paper is 75 km per charge of 5-6 hours, but as you may very well know it is dependent on rider behaviour. In short, the Ampere Magnus Pro definitely deserves a visit and a test ride by those who wish to buy a scooter, any scooter for commuting. More

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      Ampere Reo, Magnus, Zeal, V48 Electric Scooters Get Feature Updates

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      These updated features are aimed at providing a better experience to customers
      Ampere Vehicles, an electric scooter maker in India, currently commands a market share of 10.41 percent. The company has introduced new and improved features for its range of electric scooters – Reo, Magnus, Zeal and V48. This is being done with a view to enhance user’s riding experience and to ensure better performance and comfort to the rider.

      Ampere has a total of six electric scooters in its lineup that include Zeal, Magnus, V48, Reo and Reo Elite, ranging from lead acid battery models to lithium ion e-scooters. The models are on offer at all Amperes 250 dealerships spread over 180 cities and towns in India. We detail each of these variants and their prices and updates that lead to this better performance.
      Ampere Zeal EX
      Ampere Zeal EX is priced at Rs.66,949 which includes a FAME-II subsidy of Rs.18,000. It has been upgraded to offer 10 percent extra mileage and a smoother ride. Its on board features include remote key set, anti theft alarm and find my scooter along with USB charging system.
      Ampere Zeal Specs
      The Zeal EX uses a 60V, 30 Ah lithium ion battery powered by a 1200 BLDC hub motor and can reach a top speed of 55 kmph and a range of 85 +/- 5 kms. Suspension is via telescopic fork in the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear with drum brakes and CBS offered as standard.
      Ampere Reo Plus LA
      The Ampere Reo Plus LA is priced at Rs.42,490. It has now been enabled with new features that include USB mobile charging and ignition start button. It gets its power via a 48V-27Ah battery allowing for a top speed of 25 km/h and a range of 55-60 km.
      Ampere Reo Plus
      The Reo Plus gets its suspension via a telescopic front and coil spring at the rear and braking via 110mm mechanical drum brakes. It sits on a wheelbase of 1235mm and gets ground clearance of 145mm.
      Ampere Reo Plus Specs
      Ampere Magnus
      Ampere Vehicles launched Magnus Pro electric scooter in June this year which went on to become the company’s flagship model in its lineup. The Magnus is priced at Rs 49,999.
      Ampere Magnus
      Top speed is rated at 25 km/h with a range of 60-65 kms. The electric scooter commands a kerb weight of 94 kgs and offers payload of 130 kgs.
      Ampere Magnus Specs
      Ampere V48
      The V48 electric scooter from Ampere is the company’s entry level variant. It is priced at Rs.36,190 and gets updates in terms of LED headlamps and tubeless tyres.
      Ampere V48
      These updates are especially noteworthy as this scooter has found much demand in rural areas. The LED headlamps therefore offer better visibility and the tubeless tyres present a smoother ride on rural road conditions.
      Ampere Electric had recently revealed a new partnership agreement with OTO Capital and Autovert Technologies for faster adoption of electric vehicles in India. These two agencies offer better financing and leasing options, thus making the use of electric vehicles more affordable and accessible to the common man. This comes into play especially during the current pandemic situation in the country when use of personal means of transport is more in demand over public transport systems. More

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      Exchange old Activa, Jupiter for New Ampere Electric Scooters

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      The exchange program is aimed at making the process of acquiring an electric scooter easier and more attractive
      Ampere Vehicles, one of the leading electric scooter brands in India, has joined hands with CredR to introduce an exchange program for its range of zero emission e-scooters. Prospective customers can trade in their petrol powered scooters such as the Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter, etc., in exchange of Ampere’s Products. Ather Electric Scooters had also announced a similar exchange offer, where you can bring in your old scooter or motorcycle and buy new Ather e-scooter.
      Ampere Vehicles Exchange Program

      The traded in petrol scooter will be appraised by used vehicle experts at CredR who will also perform document verification and inspection of the scooter. Once the quote has been issued for your old IC engine scooter and documentation formalities are complete, the customers can opt for their choice of Ampere electric scooter and the cost will be adjusted with the selling price of old scooter.
      In the first phase, the Ampere Vehicles exchange program will be implemented in New-Delhi, Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad. More cities will be added in due course. Ampere hopes that the new scheme will make its products more accessible and tempting to its target audience. The program is also expected to simplify the process of acquiring an electric scooter.
      Robin Uthappa taking delivery of new Ampere Electric scooter. File photo.
      The Coimbatore-based electric scooter brand which is under Greaves Cotton’s umbrella has witnessed an increase demand for its products post lockdown and wants to take full advantage of people’s heightened interest in affordable electric mobility. In addition to the exchange program, Ampere Vehicles also offers an attractive leasing scheme with low monthly installments.
      CredR expects the electric two wheeler sales to rise significantly in the post lockdown period as more and more public transport users are inclined towards buying affordable means of mobility. Electric scooters with their low running costs and almost non-existent maintenance emerge as viable alternatives.
      Ampere Vehicle’s range
      Ampere Vehicles has both low-speed (top-speed limited to 25 kmph) and high-speed products in its ever expanding portfolio. The company recently launched the Ampere Magnus Pro which has a range of 80 km and a top speed of 55 kmph. Other models include Zeal, Reo Series, M Series and V Series.
      The company has over 60,000 customers so far and has entered its next phase of growth and expansion. With over 250 touch points across the country and funding from Greaves Cotton, Ampere Vehicles is all set to ride the electric two wheeler wave in the country. With several players entering the EV space, it is imperative for established brands like Ampere not to rest of their laurels. More