The Ampere Magnus LT is an electric scooter, available in 1 variant, at a starting price of Rs 84,900. The Magnus LT produces a peak power of 1.8 kW. The battery capacity of the Ampere Magnus LT STD is 1.8 Kwh. The weight of the Magnus LT is 96 kg.The Magnus LT comes with a Drum brake up front and Drum brake at the rear. As far as safety is concerned, it features Combi Brake System. You can buy the Magnus LT in 3 colours - Graphite Black, Lunar White, Ocean Blue.
Ampere has been a popular manufacturer of electric scooters in India since 2008, even before the rise in popularity of electric vehicles. They offer a range of affordable electric scooters, the Magnus LT is a more affordable variant of the brand’s Magnus e-scooter range which is focused on everyday use. It features a very similar design to its counterpart, the Magnus EX.
Available in three colours including Ocean Blue, Lunar White, and Graphite Black, the Ampere Magnus LT is priced at Rs 93,900 (ex-showroom Delhi).
The Ampere Magnus LT comes with a halogen headlight, taillight, and turn signals, along with LED daytime running lights on the apron. It has a digital display that shows basic info along with estimated range and turn-by-turn navigation. It has an apron-mounted USB charging port with a small storage compartment. The e-scooter gets a decently sized underseat storage with a boot light, it also has a side stand sensor. The Magnus series comes with a portable battery. Moreover, it also has a special ‘Limp Home” feature that lets you keep riding for 10km even if the battery is low.
The Ampere Magnus LT is equipped with a hub motor that makes 1.8kW of peak power. The scooter has a claimed 0 to 40kmph acceleration time of under 10 seconds, and a claimed top speed of 45kmph. It has two riding modes (Eco and City), along with a reverse mode for convenience. It features a removable lithium-ion battery providing a claimed range of up to 80km, and takes approximately 6 hours to charge from 0 to 100 percent.
The Magnus LT features a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers at the rear. It comes with 130mm drum brakes on both ends, with a combined braking system (CBS) for added safety. The scooter rides on 10-inch steel wheels fitted with tubeless tyres. It has a 1400mm wheelbase, which is 10mm longer than the Magnus EX.
As an affordable electric scooter, the Ampere Magnus LT rivals the Bounce Infinity E1+, BGauss C12i, Lectrix EV LXS G 2.0, Okinawa Ridge Plus, and Ola S1X+. For a similar price, you can also consider petrol scooters like the Honda Activa 6G, TVS Jupiter, and Suzuki Access 125.