Ampere Magnus

The Ampere Magnus LT is a variant of the Ampere Magnus, which is on sale along with Magnus EX, in India. It is priced at Rs. 93,900 (ex-showroom, India). The Ampere Magnus LT gets a 1.8 kWh lithium-ion battery which promises a claimed range of 81 km and a top speed of 45 kmph. The electric motor delivers power between 1500 to 1800 watts. It is a light scooter, with a kerb weight of 96 kg and has a maximum payload of 150 kg. The Magnus LT takes around 6 hours to be charged fully, with a regular charger.

It does get an LCD screen but misses out on Bluetooth connectivity. Other features include an LED headlight, side-stand sensor and a USB charger for your mobile phones. The scooter also gets drum brakes at both ends along with a combi-braking system and has a storage capacity of 22 litres. The scooter is suspended on telescopic fork up front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. It runs on 10-inch steel wheels shod with tubeless tyres.

The company offers a 3 year/30,000 km warranty on the motor, battery and the scooter itself. The Ampere Magnus LT is offered in three colours – Ocean Blue, Graphite Black and Lunar White.   

Ampere Magnus Pro comes from an electric hub motor that uses a lead battery pack with a range of 100 km on a single charge in the Eco mode, and 80 km on a single charge in the Cruise mode. The scooter can sprint from 0-40 kmph in 10 seconds and has a top speed of 55 kmph. The electric offering comes with telescopic front forks and dual shock absorbers for improved handling and rideability, while there are drum brakes with regenerative braking. Ampere promises the best-in-class powertrain in the electric scooter commuter segment and claims that it is the lightest vehicle in its category with the highest power-to-weight ratio.

The Ampere Magnus Pro comes with ample legroom at the front that stands at 450 mm, which the company claims is more than that on the average petrol-powered scooter. The ground clearance stands at 150 mm, ensuring the scooter can take rough roads with ease. The feature list on the electric scooter is elaborate and includes a LED headlamp, digital instrument console, deep under-seat storage space with an LED light, keyless entry, anti-theft alarm, and Combined Braking System (CBS). The scooter also comes with a Limp home feature that offers an extra 10 km of charge when the battery is down to the last 10 per cent.