Ampere Nexus

Ampere has started deliveries for the Nexus electric scooter, with Bengaluru being the 1st city to get the scooter. Deliveries in other parts of the country will be carried out in a phased manner throughout June 2024.

Ampere launched the Nexus electric scooter at an introductory price of Rs 1,09,900 (ex-showroom Delhi including EMPS which is the Electric Mobility Promotional Scheme 2024).

We have ridden the Ampere Nexus and here's our review.

Ampere Nexus Price:

The Ampere Nexus is available in two variants: EX and ST. The EX is available at an introductory price of Rs 1,09,900 and ST at Rs 1,19,900 (ex-showroom Delhi including EMPS which is the Electric Mobility Promotional Scheme 2024). The price will increase by Rs 10,000 after the introductory offer ends, then the EX will be available at Rs 1,19,900 and the ST at Rs 1,29,900 (ex-showroom).

Ampere Nexus Motor:

The Ampere Nexus electric scooter is powered by a mid-mounted motor, housed inside the swingarm. The motor is IP67-rated, makes 4kW of peak power, and  has a top speed of 93kmph. The motor is mated to a 3kWh battery pack that provides a 136km claimed range. It charges from zero to 100 percent in 3.3 hours.

Ampere Nexus Feature:

The Ampere Nexus is equipped with an LED headlight with DRLs (daytime running lights), the turn indicators are apron mounted and the tail light is also LED. It features a spacious floodboard, and long and wide seat complemented by a sleek single-piece grab rail.

The EX variant features a 6.2-inch LCD instrument console with basic smartphone connectivity. Whereas the ST variant gets a 7-inch TFT touchscreen display with Bluetooth connectivity, along with related features such as turn-by-turn navigation and Call/SMS alerts. 

The instrument console shows information such as speed, selected riding mode, time, battery level, motor rpm readings, battery overheat indicator, along with trip meter and odometer readings. The Nexus gets 5 ride modes including Eco, City, Power, Limp Home, Reverse, it also has auto day/night display modes. The electric scooter is also OTA (over-the-air) update compatible. 

It also comes with a Limp home function that automatically gets activated when the battery is under 20 percent, which will help you to reach a nearby charging station or your home when the battery gets low.

Ampere Nexus Suspension, Brakes & Other Details:

The Ampere Nexus is built on a steel chassis with a hybrid cast and tubular swingarm. The suspension setup comprises a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers. Braking is managed by a disc at the front and a drum brake at the rear. The Ampere Nexus rolls on 12-inch alloy wheels fitted with tubeless tyres.

Ampere Nexus Rivals:

The Nexus competes against the Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, Hero Vida V1 Pro, Ola S1 Air and Bajaj Chetak.