- Ampere Nexus e-scooter launched at Rs. 1.20 lakh
- Loaded with a 3kWh battery module
- Pre-bookings started
Ampere Nexus electric scooter made its debut in the Indian market as the latest premium family e-scooter. The company is taking up pre-orders for the Nexus electric scooter at Rs. 9,999 and has kept its pricing starting at Rs. 1.10 lakh in the country. Ampere Nexus electric scooter features an LFP battery pack and is claimed to offer over 130 km range per charge. Here are the top rivals and alternatives it goes up against:
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Ampere Nexus Electric Scooter: Key Highlights
The Ampere Nexus electric scooter key highlights include a 4 kWh motor linked to a 3kWh battery pack. This electric scooter is launched in two different variants including ST and SX. Nexus e-scooter comes with up to 136 km range per charge and has up to 63 kmph top speed. The Nexus e-scooter takes up to 3.5 hours for a full battery charge. Available in Indian Red, Steel Grey, Lunar White, and Zanskar Aqua colors, the Nexus e-scooter can be pre-booked at Rs. 9,000. Now, let’s take a quick look at the top rivals of the Nexus E-scooter in India.
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Ather Rizta E-Scooter
Launched at Ather Energy’s Community Day event last month, the Ather Rizta is one of the top rivals taking on the Nexus e-scooter. This electric scooter is also launched in two different trim options integrated with up to 3.7 kWh battery offering up to 160 km range per charge.
- Family e-scooter with spacious seats and storage
- Rizta S and Rizta Z variants introduced
- base model equipped with a 2.9 kWh battery, while the top model has a 3.7 kWh battery pack
- Up to 160 km range deliver on a full charge
- Reaches up 80 kmph top speed
- Equipped with a 7-inch instrument console
- Price starts at Rs. 1.09 lakh
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OLA S1X Electric Scooter
Another popular e-scooter which competes with the newly launched Ampere Nexus electric scooter is the OLA S1X. This electric scooter is also available in multiple battery pack options and is available with a starting price of Rs. 70,000 (with the latest discount deals).
- Available with a 2kWh, 3kWh, and 4 kWh battery option
- Top variant can offer up to 151 km range per charge
- Battery takes around 6.5 hours (4 kWh variant) for a full charge
- Offers up to 90 kmph top speed
- Sprints from 0-40 kmph in 3.3 seconds
- Has a digital instrument console
- Price in India with effective discounts start at Rs. 70,000 ( ex showroom)
Bajaj Chetak E-Scooter
Bajaj Chetak EV is another alternate to the Nexus electric scooter with a starting price range under Rs. 1,20 lakh and features such as a big 3.2 kWh battery, a touchscreen TFT panel and, more.
- Affordable option similar to the Nexus and others in this list
- Features a BLDC hub motor linked to a 3.3 kWh battery pack
- Can offer up 127 km range on a full battery charge
- Has a 73 kmph top speed
- Sports a 5-inch touchscreen TFT screen
- Achieves up to 73 kmph top speed
- Is available starting at Rs. 1.15 lakh in India
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Conclusion
The two wheeler EV market is witnessing a launch spree and we have contenders in every possible segment. The Nexus electric scooter has arrived with promising powertrain and has a modern and sleek design with which it will give a tough run to the rivals. These alternates mentioned in the list are suitable for the potential buyers with a budget under Rs. 1.20 lakh.
