Having showcased the Ampere Primus electric scooter at the 2023 Auto Expo, Greaves Electric Mobility has now launched its high-speed scooter in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 1.46 lakh (ex-showroom), the Primus offers a range of over 100 km on a full charge and is the company’s new flagship electric scooter. Also launched was the entry-level Zeal EX priced from Rs 69,900 up to Rs 75,000 (ex-showroom) depending on the state.
Starting with the Primus the electric scooter is powered by a 4kW electric motor sending power to the rear wheel via a belt-drive system. The motor is paired with a 3 kWh LFP battery pack that can be charged from 0-100 per cent in about 5 hours. Ampere says that the Primus has a top speed of 77 kmph with a sprint to 40 kmph done in under 5 seconds. The e-scooter comes with 4 ride modes – Eco, City, Power and Reverse with Eco offering hr best range and power the best performance.
In terms of features, the scooter comes with a digital instrument cluster that also displays turn-by-turn navigation and call and notification alerts via a Bluetooth-paired smartphone and proprietary app.
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The Ampere Primus is an electric scooter, which gets a top speed of 77 kmph and range of up to 107 km. The scooter gets a lithium-ferro-phosphate battery, which can be charged fully in 5 hours. The scooter has a kerb weight of 130 kg and is a decent option for urban commuting. It is available across the country and its ex-showroom price is Rs. 1.10 lakh, which is at par with other electric scooters. It is a decent scooter, offering decent features and performance.
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| Mileage | 107.00 Km/Full Charge |
| Mileage Highlights | 84% Better mileage than other models |
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Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1.46 Lakh | ₹ 1.56 - 1.66 Lakh | ₹ 1.53 Lakh | ₹ 1.58 Lakh | ₹ 1.59 - 1.75 Lakh | ₹ 1.5 Lakh |
C&B Expert Rating - | - | 7.7 | - | - | 6.8 |
Battery Type Lithium Battery | Lithium-ion | lithium-ion battery | BLDC | Lithium-ion (4680 Bharat Cell) | Lithium Ion |
Battery Range 107 Km/Full Charge | 111 Km/FullCharge | 236 Km/FullCharge | 130 Km/FullCharge | ~242 km (IDC) Km/FullCharge | 160 Km/FullCharge |
Charging Time 5 Hrs | 5 Hours 45 Min | 8 Hrs | 5 - 5.5 Hrs | ~4 hrs 50 mins | 5 - 6 hours |
Fast Charging Time | 1.5km / min | 6 Hrs | 4 Hrs | N/A | N/A |
Kerb Weight 130 Kg | 108 Kg | 110 Kg | 110 Kg | 116 Kg | 96 Kg |
Max Torque N/A | 26.00 | 72 | 250.00 | N/A | |
Variant 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Colour Count 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
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