Ampere Primus

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.