Ampere Magnus Neo Review: A Low-Seat, Removable Battery Electric Scooter for Families

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES

11/13/20263 min read

The Indian electric scooter market keeps growing, and Ampere has several scooters across low, mid and high price brackets. Its most talked-about scooter is the Magnus, and the new Magnus Neo has one feature that makes it stand out: a removable battery.

I rode and checked the Neo at the new Ampere showroom in Okhla, Delhi. Here is everything you need to know before you buy.

Why the Removable Battery Matters

If you live on an upper floor with no charging point near your parking spot, the Neo solves that problem. You can take the battery out, carry it home, charge it, and put it back. You can also charge it in the scooter if you prefer.

Design and Build Quality

The Neo comes in single-tone and dual-tone shades. Ampere offers four colours: Butter Yellow, Misty Mauve, Ocean Blue and Matcha Green.

  • LED lighting and silver chrome finishes give it a premium look.

  • The graphics look good from every angle, including the side profile.

  • The build quality feels solid, and the buttons on the switchgear feel premium too.

Wheels, Tyres and Suspension

  • Front: 12-inch steel wheel with CEAT tyre, which looks like an alloy wheel.

  • Rear: 10-inch wheel with a hub motor and CEAT tyre.

  • Both suspensions are visible and well finished.

  • The footboards are comfortable, and the body is fully covered.

Comfort, Seat Height and Space

Ampere calls the Neo the scooter for riders who want to “tiptoe no more.” The seat height is only 777 mm, so your feet reach the ground easily when you stop. That helps short riders and anyone new to riding.

I am 5'7", and I found:

  • plenty of legroom and a comfortable, well-cushioned seat

  • a good grab rail at the back

  • a 22-litre boot that holds groceries and school bags

At just 104 kg, the Neo is easy to handle in traffic and to park in narrow lanes. Its dual-frame steel chassis is built for everyday loads.

Battery, Range and Warranty

FeatureDetailsBattery type2.3 kWh LFP (LivGuard), removableClaimed battery life1,70,000 kmIDC range125 kmReal range (as stated on documents)Around 85 kmBattery warranty5 years / 75,000 kmVehicle warranty3 years / 30,000 km

Ampere puts both the IDC range and the real-world range in the documents, which I liked. Your actual range will depend on your riding style. LFP batteries are also known for being safer and more stable.

Display and Features

  • 3.5-inch LCD display that is easy to read

  • Battery percentage, Eco and Power modes, odometer, range, and Trip 1 and Trip 2

  • Reverse mode button

  • Light and indicator switches

Performance

  • Peak power: 2.4 kW

  • Peak torque at the wheel: 110 Nm

  • 0–40 km/h: 6.5 seconds

  • Top speed: 60 km/h

  • Eco mode speed: around 40–45 km/h

  • Gradeability: 12°

  • Ground clearance: 156 mm

Charging

The Neo comes with a 450 W portable charger. Per the dealer, it takes about 6 hours for a full charge (0–100%) and about 5 hours for 0–80%. There is no fast-charging option. Ampere’s website lists 3 hours 20 minutes for 20–80%.

Price in Delhi

The Neo is priced the same for single-tone and dual-tone, and Ampere lists it from ₹90,999 on its website. Here is what the Okhla dealer quoted for Delhi:

  • Central subsidy: ₹5,000, deducted directly (for first-time EV buyers)

  • Dealer discount: ₹6,000 on the single-tone, for a limited time

  • Net price: about ₹90,999

  • On-road price (RTO, insurance, accessories): about ₹1,01,460

  • Delhi EV policy subsidy: ₹20,000 for the 2.3 kWh battery

  • Effective on-road price: about ₹81,460

Ampere also offers 15+ financing options, with EMIs starting at ₹2,714 per month at interest rates from 6.99% (T&C apply). It says you can save up to ₹4 lakh over 5 years compared with a petrol scooter (T&C apply).

Subsidies and dealer discounts change often, so confirm the final price with the showroom before booking.

Who Should Buy the Magnus Neo?

  • Short riders and first-time riders who want easy balance at stops

  • Families who need space for groceries and school bags

  • Apartment dwellers who can’t charge at their parking spot

  • Anyone who wants a light scooter that handles easily in tight lanes

Verdict

The Ampere Magnus Neo gives you a low seat, a light body, a safe LFP battery and a removable pack at a competitive price, especially with subsidies. If you want a higher range and a non-removable battery, look at the Magnus Gmax, which I will cover in my next video.

Want to see it in person? Visit the new Ampere showroom in Okhla, Delhi, and mention that you came from the MS Auto Vlogs video to ask about the dealer discount. Watch the full review on MS Auto Vlogs (https://www.youtube.com/@MSAutoVlogs).

Things to check before publishing:

  • The transcript’s price figures were garbled by auto-captioning (“₹1199” and “₹11460”). I used ₹1,01,460 for the on-road price because it matches the ₹81,460 net figure you quote after the ₹20,000 subsidy. I left out the ex-showroom figure. Please confirm both against your price list.

  • Ampere’s website meta description says “from ₹86,999,” but the page lists ₹90,999. I used ₹90,999.

  • The charging times differ between your video and the website, so I included both.

I can turn this into a Word doc, or add an SEO title, meta description and keywords, if you’d like.