Launched on April 30, 2024, the Ampere Nexus emerges as India’s first high-performance family electric scooter. Designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in India, the Nexus introduces several industry-first innovations and boasts class-leading specifications. Priced starting at ₹1,09,900 (ex-showroom), it offers exceptional value for those seeking a blend of performance, style, and practicality.
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Design and Aesthetics
The Ampere Nexus is available in four captivating colors: Zanskar Aqua, Indian Red, Lunar White, and Steel Grey. Its design philosophy emphasizes seamless surfaces, drawing inspiration from the celestial dancer sculpture, Apsara. This results in a sleek appearance devoid of visible nuts and bolts, enhancing its premium appeal. The scooter features diamond-cut LED headlamps and Arctic Tern-inspired taillamps, ensuring optimal visibility and a distinctive visual signature.
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Comfort and Practicality
Understanding the diverse needs of Indian families, the Nexus offers a spacious and functional design. It boasts the largest-in-class seat, ensuring comfort for both rider and pillion. The flat floorboard design, inspired by the wings of the Arctic Tern, provides ample legroom and ease of use. Additionally, the scooter offers XXL boot space, capable of accommodating an XL helmet and more, along with a thoughtfully designed front trunk (frunk) for added convenience.
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Performance and Powertrain
At the heart of the Ampere Nexus lies a 3 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, renowned for its safety and longevity, offering 1.3 times more cycle life than traditional batteries. This battery powers a mid-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous (PMS) motor, delivering a peak power of 4 kW (5.3 bhp) and a top speed of 93 km/h. The scooter offers five riding modes—Eco, City, Power, Reverse, and Limp Home—allowing riders to adapt to various conditions and preferences. Notably, the Nexus achieves a CMVR-certified range of 136 km on a single charge, with real-world usage estimates around 100 km. The battery can be fully charged in just 3 hours and 22 minutes, minimizing downtime and enhancing convenience.
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Safety and Durability
Safety is paramount in the Nexus’s design. The scooter features a best-in-class hybrid swing arm with twin suspension, ensuring stability and comfort across varied terrains. Its chassis is engineered to be four times stronger, utilizing a load-stratified design enabled by Nex.Armor™ technology. The IP67-rated battery ensures resilience against diverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and flooding. Front disc brakes provide reliable stopping power, enhancing rider confidence and safety.
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Intelligent Features
Embracing the digital age, the Ampere Nexus is equipped with a 7-inch TFT touchscreen dashboard powered by the Nex.IO™ user interface. This system offers SmartSense technology with automatic day-night modes, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, music control, call alerts, and over-the-air software updates. The interface boasts a lightning-fast boot time, ensuring riders have immediate access to essential information and entertainment.
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Variants: Nexus EX and Nexus ST
The Ampere Nexus is available in two variants: Nexus EX and Nexus ST. While both share the core features and design elements, the ST variant offers additional enhancements such as premium piano buttons and extended connectivity features, catering to those seeking a more enriched riding experience.
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Proven Reliability
Demonstrating its robustness and reliability, the Ampere Nexus undertook a record-breaking journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, covering over 10,000 kilometers and visiting 115 cities and towns. This expedition set four records acknowledged by the India Book of Records, including the longest electric scooter ride in a single journey and towing a pickup truck weighing 1,860 kg over 2 kilometers.
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Availability and Support
Prospective buyers can book the Ampere Nexus online, with test rides and deliveries available at over 400 dealerships and touchpoints across India starting from the second half of May 2024. The company offers extended warranty options, 24×7 roadside assistance, and easy financing solutions through 15+ partners, ensuring a hassle-free ownership experience.
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Conclusion
The Ampere Nexus stands as a pioneering force in the Indian electric scooter market, seamlessly blending performance, safety, comfort, and intelligent features. Its design caters to the practical needs of families while offering a thrilling ride experience. With its competitive pricing and comprehensive support network, the Nexus is poised to redefine urban commuting and set new standards in sustainable mobility.
