Kathmandu, Feb. 27
Indian electric scooter Ampere has been introduced in
the Nepali market.
The scooters are produced by Greaves Electric Mobility
and brought to Nepal by STC Auto Solution Pvt. Ltd. STC Auto Solution has launched
two Ampere models - Nexus and Magnus Neo scooters.
The company informed that Ampere scooters use lithium
iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The scooters have been tested in temperatures
ranging from minus 40 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius. "The LFP
batteries have a lifecycle of up to 2,000 charge cycles and come with a
warranty of either 75,000 kilometres or five years," said the company.
The scooters feature a reinforced chassis, twin
suspension and integrated smart technologies.
The company said that Magnus Neo is equipped with a
2.5 kW motor and a 2.3 kWh lithium battery pack. The company claims a range of
up to 100 kilometres on a single full charge.
The scooter has a loading capacity of 150 kg, and a
ground clearance of 165 mm. It offers low, high and reverse riding modes. The
price has been set at Rs 300,000.
Likewise, the Nexus model is powered by a 3.9 kW motor
and a 3 kWh LFP battery pack. "It delivers a range of up to 107 kilometres
on a single charge. The battery can be fully charged at home in approximately
three hours and 30 minutes," said the company.
The mid-mounted motor scooter offers five riding
modes, including reverse. It features alloy wheels, disc brakes, full LED
lighting, a USB charger and connectivity functions. The model has been launched
at a price of Rs. 335,000.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 28 February 2026.
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