The Ampere Magnus Pro electric scooter has
been launched in India. The new electric two-wheeler is the company’s flagship
offering. It has been priced at INR 73,990*. Ampere Electric has done a great
job with the design of the new Magnus Pro. The electric scooter looks like a
conventional petrol-powered scooter. Features such as the blacked-out wheels,
sharp front fender, stylish seat, LED headlamp, etc. make it quite a
sporty-looking electric two-wheeler.
The Ampere Magnus Pro electric scooter has
a 60 V/30 Ah advanced Lithium-Ion battery and a 1200 Watts motor. It is capable
of achieving a top speed of 55 km/h that’s suitable for easy urban commuting.
The Magnus Pro can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 10 seconds. Ampere Electric
says that this electric scooter can provide a range of up to 100 km in Eco Mode
on a single charge. Speaking of charge, the battery pack takes 5 to 6 hours to
fully charge. However, it can also be swapped with another battery pack since
it is detachable.
In terms of features, the Ampere Magnus
Pro comes equipped with a fully-digital instrument cluster, USB charger, large
under-seat storage area with LED light, Anti-theft alarm, remote keyless entry,
tubeless tyres, CBS. The electric scooter offers long legroom of 450 mm along
with a relaxed sitting position which makes riding comfortable and easy. Ampere
Electric, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton, says
that the annual running cost of the new Magnus Pro electric scooter would be
INR 2,700. The company says that, in comparison, a similar capacity
petrol-powered scooter would have an annual running cost of INR 27,000, which
is 10 times more than that of the Magnus Pro.
The Ampere Magnus Pro is available in four
colour options including Bluish Pearl White, Metallic Red, Graphite Black,
Golden Yellow. Initially, it will be sold only in Bengaluru. Ampere Electric
will make expand the availability of the electric scooter in other cities in 30
to 60 days. Interested customers can book the Magnus Pro for a token amount of
INR 2,999.
