2020 Ampere Magnus Pro vs Okinawa Ridge Plus - Which Electric Scooter Should You Buy?

India is one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world. Hitherto, we used to have only petrol-powered two-wheelers in the country. However, in recent times a lot of new companies are coming up with good and affordable electric vehicles. The electric mobility space is gradually prospering in India and now we have a lot of EVs to choose from. Although the electric vehicle ecosystem is still in its nascent stage, people have started considering affordable personal electric mobility solutions. Just a few days ago, Ampere Vehicles launched its flagship electric scooter in India, the Ampere Magnus Pro. And, in this article, we will be comparing this Magnus Pro electric scooter with its arch-rival, the Okinawa Ridge Plus. So, here we have for you the 2020 Ampere Magnus Pro vs Okinawa Ridge Plus.

2020 Ampere Magnus Pro vs Okinawa Ridge Plus: Looks and Colour Options

Ampere Vehicles already had a lead-acid battery-powered Magnus electric scooter in its portfolio. The new 2020 Ampere Magnus Pro is a more enhanced version of the same. It has a muscular body and looks like a conventional petrol-powered scooter. This new Ampere Magnus Pro sports the same silhouette as the Magnus 60 E-scooter and boasts of high practicality. Upfront, it gets a new all-LED headlamp with twin LED DRLs mounted on the body panels. It also gets a lot of chrome accents which further enhance its appeal. The Magnus Pro electric scooter is offered in four funky colour shades. These are Bluish Pearl White, Graphite Black, Metallic Red and Golden Yellow.

Okinawa Ridge Plus is also a good-looking electric scooter. It doesn't look butch as its rival but has a very well-proportionate body and offers good practicality. It gets the main headlamp mounted on the front apron while the turn indicators are present on the handlebar. It also gets some chrome treatment on the handlebar to make it look a bit premium. The Ridge Plus gets metallic paint schemes and attractive body graphics. It is offered in four colour variants: Honeycomb Theme Purple, Honeycomb Theme Red, Lucent Orange with Magna Grey and Mid Night Blue. Overall, it is a cute-looking scooter and will certainly attract prospective buyers.

2020 Ampere Magnus Pro vs Okinawa Ridge Plus: Electric Motor, Battery and Range

Specification	Magnus Pro	Ridge Plus
Electric Motor	1200 Watt motor (1.2 kW)	800 Watt motor (0.8 kW)
Peak Power	1.2 kW (around 1.6 PS)	1.7 kW (around 2.2 PS)
Battery	60-volt 30Ah advanced lithium-ion battery	60-volt 26Ah (1.74 kWh) lithium-ion battery
Detachable Battery	Yes	Yes
Top Speed	55 kmph	45 kmph
Riding Modes	Yes (Eco and Cruise)	Yes (Eco and Sport)
Riding Range	up to 100 kilometres per charge	84 kilometres per charge (ARAI-claimed)
Charging Time	5 to 6 hours	2 to 3 hours
Waterproof	Yes	Yes

The new 2020 Ampere Magnus Pro electric scooter is powered by a hub-mounted 1.2kW electric motor. This motor has a peak power output of 1.2 kW (around 1.6 PS) and can sprint from 0-40 kmph in under 10 seconds. It has a claimed top speed of 55 kmph. It features a removable 60-volt 30Ah advanced lithium-ion battery and gets two different riding modes. The company claims that this new electric scooter will deliver 100 kilometres of range in Eco mode while in the Cruise mode it will run around 75-80 kilometres on a full charge. Once the battery is drained, it can be fully juiced up in around 5 to 6 hours via a regular charger. However, the company also says that a fast charging option is available.

The Okinawa Ridge Plus, on the other hand, gets an 800-watt hub-mounted brushless DC motor with a peak power output of 1.7 kW (around 2.2 PS). It has a claimed top speed of 45 kmph, however, in real-world scenarios, the speedo indicated top-speed climbs even up to 55 kmph. Like the Magnus Pro, it also gets a lithium-ion battery pack. It features a 60-volt 26Ah (1.74 kWh) lithium-ion battery and gets two different riding modes, Eco and Sport. According to the company, the Ridge Plus has an ARAI-certified range of 84 kilometres per charge. Once the battery runs out of juice, it can be fully charged in just around 2-3 hours, which is pretty awesome. Also, both the electric scooters are waterproof, so buyers need not worry about it.

2020 Ampere Magnus Pro vs Okinawa Ridge Plus: Dimensions and Capacity

Dimensions	Magnus Pro	Ridge Plus
Length	1880 mm	1740 mm
Width	710 mm	680 mm
Height	1190 mm	1075 mm
Wheelbase	1415 mm	NA
Ground Clearance	150 mm	160 mm
Boot Space	NA	17-litres
Weight	NA	NA
Maximum Load Paying Capacity	150 kilograms	150 kilograms
Gradient	13-degrees	7-degrees

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2020 Ampere Magnus Pro vs Okinawa Ridge Plus: Tyres, Brakes and Features

The Ampere Magnus Pro gets telescopic front forks, spring-loaded dual shock absorbers at the rear and rides on 10-inch tubeless tyres for better riding experience. The braking duties are handled by 130 mm drum brake at both the ends and it also gets combined braking system (CBS) with regenerative braking as an additional safety aid. Talking about features, it gets an all-digital instrument cluster loaded with information, a deep under-seat storage space with an LED light, USB charging, etc. It also features remote keyless entry and anti-theft alarm. Ampere has also included a new feature called Limp Home. What it does is that the Limp home feature offers an extra 10 kilometres of range when only 10 per cent juice is left in the scooter.

The Okinawa Ridge Plus is also a feature-loaded scooter. The suspension duties are handled by hydraulic telescopic front forks and it gets double shocker with dual-tube technology at the rear. For braking duties, it gets drum brakes at both the ends and features E-ABS (Electronic  Assisted Braking System) with regenerative energy. Talking about features, it gets an all-digital instrument cluster loaded with a ton of information and it also gets central locking with an anti-theft alarm, keyless entry, geo-fencing, immobilization and many more. The scooter runs on 10-inch tyres and gets alloy wheels. It also gets Mobile connectivity with the assistance of Yes Okinawa ECO App.

2020 Ampere Magnus Pro vs Okinawa Ridge Plus: Price, Warranty and Verdict

The 2020 Ampere Magnus Pro electric scooter has been launched at Rs. 73,900, Ex-showroom Bengaluru while the Okinawa Ridge Plus is priced at Rs. 73,417, Ex-showroom Delhi. The Ampere Magnus is currently available only in Bengaluru and will be launched in other cities within 30 to 60 days while the Okinawa Ridge Plus is available pan-India. The Magnus Pro can be pre-booked by paying a token amount of Rs. 2,999 and the Ridge Plus can also be booked online by paying Rs. 2,000. The price and warranty package of both the electric scooters are explained in the table below:

Model	Magnus Pro	Ridge Plus
Price (Ex-showroom)	Rs. 73,900	Rs. 73,417
Booking Amount	Rs. 2,999	Rs. 2,000
Battery Warranty	3 Years or 20,000 Kms (whichever is earlier)	3 Years
Motor Warranty	3 Years	3 Years or 30,000 Kms (whichever is earlier)

Talking about the verdict, so if you want a more muscular scooter that looks good, has decent features and is high on practicality, then you should choose the Ampere Magnus Pro. But if you want a more funky looking scooter with better features, good practicality and relatively at a more affordable price, then you should choose the Okinawa Ridge Plus.

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So, this was a detailed spec-comparo of the 2020 Ampere Magnus Pro vs Okinawa Ridge Plus. Which Electric Scooter will you choose? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Automobile Enthusiast group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.