Ampere has launched the Nexus EX+ at Rs 1.30 lakh, its the updated version of the electric scooter featuring a more powerful 5kW motor and an IP65-rated water-resistant charger. The e-scooter is available in two variants, with the higher-specification variant adding Ampere’s Intellipack connected technology which brings in features like turn-by-turn navigation, geo fencing, call alerts and more.
- EX+ gets a more powerful 5kW motor compared to previous 4kW motor
- Now features an IP65-rated 750W charger
- Intellipack-equipped variant costs Rs 6,000 more
Now gets a powerful motor, IP65-rated charger and an optional Intellipack
The 5kW motor now produces 202Nm of peak torque at the wheel (bear in mind, the multiplication factor of the gearing on EVs always exaggerates torque numbers), which allows the scooter to accelerate from 0-40kph in 4.5 seconds (claimed). It is also claimed to improve the gradeability on steep climbs, flyovers and hilly roads. The scooter also gets an IP65-rated water-resistant 750W charger, which should give some peace of mind when charging out in open spaces or for those who don’t have shaded parking.
The Intellipack equipped version uses Ampere’s Connect App to provide more than 30 connected features. These include turn-by-turn navigation, geo fencing, call alerts, live location sharing, real-time charging status, find my scooter and many more. The standard Nexus EX+ is priced at Rs 1.30 lakh, while the Nexus EX+ with Intellipack costs Rs 1.36 lakh.
The scooter uses a 3kWh LFP battery with a claimed IDC range of 136km. The Nexus EX+ also gets a five-year/75,000km warranty for the battery and three-year/30,000km warranty for the rest of the scooter. The new Nexus EX+ and Nexus EX+ with Intellipack are available through Ampere dealerships across India.
Earlier, the Nexus was available in two variants EX and ST with their primary differences being the instrument clusters, connected features, and price points. Now, Ampere seems to have streamlined the portfolio and the two EX+ variants are the only way to buy a Nexus.
The Nexus EX+ is positioned in the mid-to-high segment of family electric scooters, where it competes with other major players like the TVS iQube 3.1kWh, Ather Konarc, Vida VX2 and the Chetak C3001, making it one of the compelling option for buyer prioritizing range and features.
