The Ampere Nexus is the latest electric scooter from Greaves Electric Mobility, marking their most premium offering to date. It comes in two variants: the ST and the EX, priced at Rs 1,29,900 and Rs 1,19,900 respectively, with introductory prices slightly lower. The Nexus is available in four colors: Zanskar Aqua, Lunar White, Steel Grey, and Indian Red (ZigWheels.com) (carandbike).
Design and Features: The Nexus boasts a family-oriented design with a spacious single-piece seat and grabrail. It includes a 7-inch TFT instrument console in the ST variant, offering Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and three display modes (Night Mode, Limp Home, and Day Mode). The EX variant features a 6.2-inch LCD console. Both variants are equipped with all-LED lighting and five riding modes (ZigWheels.com) (ZigWheels.com).
Performance: The Nexus is powered by a 3 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, providing a range of 136 km on a single charge. The scooter has a swingarm-mounted motor with a peak power of 4 kW, reaching a top speed of 93 km/h. Charging the battery takes approximately 3.3 hours (BikeWale) (ZigWheels.com).
Suspension and Brakes: The suspension setup includes a telescopic fork at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking is handled by a front disc brake and a rear drum brake. The scooter rides on 12-inch alloy wheels fitted with 90/90 section tires (BikeWale) (carandbike).
Additional Highlights: The Nexus features a ground clearance of 170 mm, a seat height of 765 mm, and a wheelbase of 1319 mm, making it suitable for various road conditions. It also includes practical features like under-seat storage and a portable charger (BikeWale) (carandbike).
Competitors: The Nexus competes with other electric scooters like the Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, Hero Vida V1 Pro, Ola S1 Air, and Bajaj Chetak. Its aggressive pricing and feature-rich offerings make it a strong contender in the electric scooter market (ZigWheels.com) (ZigWheels.com).
Overall, the Ampere Nexus stands out for its blend of performance, advanced features, and user-friendly design, making it an appealing choice for those looking to switch to electric mobility.
