Ampere Primus Electric Scooter Price, Range, and Features

Greaves Electric Mobility has recently revealed the Ampere Primus Electric Scooter with the slogan “Har gully Electric”. The scooter is available for booking on Ampere’s official website and buyers can book the Ampere Primus for just 9999/-  

Ampere Primus Price in India

The Ampere Primus Electric Scooter is priced at 1,19,900/-. This scooter is equipped with a 3-kWh battery which provides 107km on a single charge – per standard testing conditions at ARAI (Indian driving cycle).

Ampere Primus Features

The Ampere Primus’ design is a blend of both classic and futuristic scooter styles. This electric scooter has no superficial features distinguishing it from a non-electric one. Complete with Ergonomic seating posture, a long leg room, and 22L worth of boot space this scooter has made no compromises on the comfort of the rider.

Ampere Primus Specifications

Top Speed	77 km/h
0-40 km/h in	4.2s
Range	ARAI-certified range of 107km
Battery	48V, 3KWh, Lithium Ferro Phosphate battery
Full charge time	5 hrs
Motor	Mid-mount 3400/4000W motor
Riding modes	Eco, City, PWR, Reverse
Max loading capacity	150 kg
Kerb weight (with battery)	130 kg
Brakes type	Drum brakes
Brake type	Combi brake system
Wheelbase	1400 mm
Ground clearance	155 mm
Storage capacity	22 litres

As mentioned earlier, The Ampere Primus Electric Scooter comes with a 3-kWh battery which provides a range of up to 107 km. The charging time for this vehicle is 4.5 hours with a 15-amp charger and 2.5 hours with a 25-amp charger.

The company claims that this scooter can go from 0-40 km/hr in just around 4.2 seconds. Capable of going up to 77kmph while carrying a load of 150 kilograms this scooter is a performance-efficient one.

The braking system however is drum type, which is below the standard considering the price tag.

The 12-inch wheel on the front is connected to a Telescopic suspension while the rear features a Coil-Spring type suspension which further improves the comfort of the rider.

The Ampere Primus LCD instrument console which has Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and three ride modes:  Eco, City, and Power.

The notable thing is the inclusion of a Reverse mode which might prove to be helpful while carrying a load in the back seat. While this scooter offers the basic features, there is no mention of features like anti-theft, live tracking, etc.

Final Thoughts

The Ampere Primus is an average scooter and has some great features but lacks the more advanced ones. Priced at 1,19,900/- this scooter is subjected to tough competition and there are many other alternatives to this scooter, some of them providing a better value for the money.