With crude oil prices climbing and petrol costs showing no signs of stability, electric two-wheelers have quietly become the practical choice for Indian commuters, and scooters are leading that shift faster than any other segment. Ampere is one brand that has read this shift well, building products that go beyond just being "electric" and actually cater to what Indian riders need. Two of its offerings, the Nexus and the Magnus G Max, are proof of that, each built for a different kind of buyer. Let's find out what each one brings to the table.
About Ampere
Ampere, founded in 2008 in Coimbatore, is among India's oldest electric two-wheeler manufacturers, now backed by Greaves Electric Mobility, a subsidiary of the 165-year-old engineering company Greaves Cotton. Unlike many EV startups that entered the market after 2020, Ampere has spent over 18 years developing electric mobility solutions built specifically for Indian conditions. The brand has evolved through various EV evolution phases in India to a full-fledged mainstream lineup including the Nexus, Magnus, and Reo, and today has a footprint of 420+ dealerships across 309+ cities, with over 4 lakh cumulative customers riding its scooters.
Ampere Nexus
Just as its name sounds, the Nexus is a premium product from Ampere, range starting at Rs 1,19,999 (ex-showroom), and just from the looks of it, it appears like a product from the future. Its modern design elevates the road presence of its riders and gets plenty of head-turns. It isn't just pretty on the outside - the specifications are handsome and attractive to prospective buyers too. For instance, it has a claimed range of 136 km, 5 riding modes, a 7-inch TFT display, and a top speed of 93 km/h. In a nutshell, it packs everything a young professional is looking for, matching their energy and lifestyle. On top of all this, it gets a dual-steel chassis, meaning it's a robust product built to last. Customers can choose between four matte shade colour options, with Steel Grey being its signature colour.
Nexus EX+ Specifications
Battery Pack | 3 kWh |
|---|---|
Claimed Range | 136 Km |
Power | 6.80 PS |
Charging Speed | 3.3 hrs |
Top Speed | 93 kmph |
Battery Warranty | 75,000 Km / 5- Years |
Battery Life | 2,00,000 Km |
Ampere Nexus Rivals
Specifications | TVS iQube 3.1 kWh | Ather Rizta S | Chetak C3001 |
|---|---|---|---|
Price | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 1.33 Lakh | Rs 1.11 Lakh |
Battery Pack | 3.1 kWh | 2.9 kWh | 3.0 kwh |
Top Speed | 82 Kmph | 80 kmph | 71 kmpl |
Claimed Range | 123 Km | 123 Km | 131 km |
Power | 5.98 PS | 5.84 PS | 4.21 PS |
Charging Speed | 4 hr 03 m | 6 hr 30 mIn | 2 hr 55 min |
The Nexus simply outperforms its rivals where it matters. It out-ranges everyone with 136 km, out-speeds everyone at 93 km/h, and out-powers everyone with 6.80 PS, beating the iQube, Rizta S, and Chetak on every core performance metric. Charging is quick too, second only to the Chetak. And at Rs 1,19,999, it provides more value than Ather Rizta S while still delivering more range and speed. It's not just competitive, it's the segment's clear performance leader.
Ampere G Max
This is a proper workhorse electric scooter with a great specifications and features set, targeted at customers who want a complete scooter with all the technological advancements but don't want to break the bank, as the G Max costs Rs 97,999 (ex-showroom). This workhorse is equipped with intelligent features, powered by NxG.io, such as hill-hold assist, turn by turn navigation, share my location accident alert, remote vehicle diagnostics, and tow alert, to name a few. On top of all this, the under-seat storage here is 33 litres, which is among the best not just in the segment but across the overall scooter range.
Now, the reason to choose it over any other scooter on sale is its exceptional range of 132 km, derived from a 3kWh battery pack, which also does 0 to 40 kmph in 6.5 seconds, so it doesn't have just one personality. Now, let's look into its figures and see what its strengths are.
The G Max is one of the most Value for money scooters in its category. It stands out with a range of 132 km, ahead of the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Hero Vida V2 Lite, and Kinetic DX.
G Max Specifications:
Battery Pack | 3.0 kWh |
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Claimed Range | 132 Km |
Power | 3.26 PS |
Torque on Wheels | 110 Nm |
Top Speed | 65 kmph |
Battery Warranty | 75,000 Km / 5- Years |
Charging Time | 5.45 Hrs |
Boot Space | 33 Litres |
Who Should Buy Which E-Scooter?
The answer lies in your requirements, as both are equipped with the same battery packs and share a lot of internal components, but the packaging is different. For people who are looking for a cool-looking scooter with powerful performance and a bouquet of intelligent features that any EV has to offer, the Nexus is the go-to scooter. It packs everything a Gen-Z rider would want: 5 ride modes (Eco, City, Power, Limp Home, and Reverse) plus a strong body to keep them in safe and sturdy hands.
On the other hand, the G Max is your everyday work buddy with great range, abundant storage space and comes with a host of intelligent features such as hill-hold assist and tow alert. Once connected with the Ampere Connect app, it also unlocks 30+ features, which makes the overall experience even richer. So if you want a scooter for everyday tasks and need a dependable workhorse that can do multiple things without costing you a lot, the Magnus G Max shines here. This is where the line is drawn between the two. Both are great scooters, but they cater to different audiences.
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