Ampere Magnus Gmax

Overview

Performance And Motor

The Ampere Magnus GMax has a rear BLDC hub motor that gives 1.5 kW of regular power and up to 2.4 kW for short bursts. This extra power helps with quick acceleration, going up flyovers, or carrying heavier loads.

The motor is rated at 110 Nm of wheel torque, but this is measured differently than petrol scooters, so you can’t compare them directly. In city riding, the GMax should give you a smooth start, good acceleration at traffic lights, and enough power for daily trips with a passenger or shopping.

Ampere says the GMax can go from 0 to 40 km/h in 6.5 seconds, which is good for regular city traffic. It isn’t meant to compete with high-performance electric scooters with 4–6 kW motors. The GMax is best at normal city speeds, where its power is enough for stop-and-go traffic, flyovers, local roads, and moderate suburban trips.

The scooter has two ride modes: Eco and City, plus Reverse Assist. Eco mode is for maximum range and gentle throttle. City mode balances response and efficiency for daily traffic. Reverse Assist helps when backing out of parking spots or moving on a slope. Check the exact mode settings on your scooter, as the regular GMax does not list a separate Power mode.

Ampere lists the GMax with 8-degree gradeability. This should be sufficient for ordinary flyovers, moderate apartment ramps, parking-basement exits, and gentle urban slopes, but it is not intended for steep mountain roads with heavy passengers or luggage.

The Magnus GMax uses a fully automatic electric drivetrain. There is no clutch or gear lever. You simply twist the throttle, and the rear hub motor powers the rear wheel.

This setup makes the GMax easy to use in India’s stop-and-go traffic. You don’t need to use a clutch in traffic jams, change gears at lights, or downshift before a flyover. Its smooth electric response is especially helpful for families, new EV riders, and people switching from automatic petrol scooters.

The scooter also includes Reverse Assist, which is helpful because it weighs about 116 kg. This feature makes it easier to back out of apartment parking, tight office spaces, shop-front spots, or sloped driveways.

New riders should use the throttle gently, especially in City mode or when carrying a passenger. Wet roads, loose gravel, painted lines, and dusty surfaces can all reduce tyre grip, even on a moderate electric scooter.

The Ampere Magnus GMax can reach a claimed top speed of 65 km/h. This speed suits city commuting, main roads, flyovers, and moderate-speed suburban routes. It is faster than low-speed, licence-free EVs but slower than premium electric scooters that can reach 80–100 km/h or more.

Think of 65 km/h as the scooter’s top speed, not a speed to use all the time. Riding at full throttle for long periods uses more power, lowers your range, and makes it harder to react to potholes, pedestrians, sudden stops, or rough roads.

For the best mix of range, safety, and comfort, use the GMax at normal city speeds. It can handle short stretches of faster suburban roads, but it’s not built for highways or regular high-speed trips between cities.

Charging Time

The Magnus GMax is mainly meant for AC home charging. Ampere says it takes about 5 hours 45 minutes to charge from 0 to 80%, and around 7 hours 25 minutes to 7.5 hours for a full charge with the standard charger.

For daily use, plan to charge the scooter overnight. If you ride 30–60 km a day, an overnight charge is enough. If you travel 80–100 km daily, charge every night and keep a safe range buffer. This works best if you have secure parking and a properly earthed home outlet.

The standard charger gives about 7.5 A output. The higher-spec version uses a different 450 W charger. Charging speed can vary depending on battery temperature, outside heat, voltage stability, remaining charge, charger condition, and socket quality. Always use a dedicated, properly earthed socket and avoid damaged plugs, thin extension cords, loose adapters, or overloaded circuits.

The regular GMax does not support DC fast charging. Its long range means you do not need to charge it in public often, but it is still best for home or workplace charging, not quick intercity trips.

Range

The Magnus GMax is claimed to have an IDC range of 142 km per charge from its 3 kWh LFP battery. This number helps you compare scooters in standard tests, but it does not guarantee you will get that distance every day.

You’ll get closest to the claimed range in Eco mode, using gentle throttle, riding at moderate speed, going solo, keeping your tyres properly inflated, and riding in good weather on smooth city roads with light cargo. The range drops if you use City mode, accelerate often, carry a passenger or heavy loads, ride on hills, get stuck in traffic, hit potholes, have low tyre pressure, face headwinds, ride in high heat, or as the battery gets older.

Ampere says you can expect about 100 km of real-world range in Eco mode, which is more useful for most buyers than the 142 km IDC figure. This also means the GMax has a real advantage over smaller 2–2.3 kWh commuter scooters.

For everyday use in India, you can expect about 95–110 km per charge from the Magnus GMax in gentle or mixed city riding. Ampere says Eco mode can give around 100 km.

If you use Eco mode on smooth roads, ride alone, keep your tyres properly inflated, and avoid hard acceleration, you might get 105–110 km. In normal city and suburban use with some traffic, flyovers, regular acceleration, and a mix of Eco and City modes, a safer estimate is about 85–100 km.

If you use City mode, ride at 60–65 km/h for long stretches, often carry heavy loads or a passenger, face strong headwinds, ride on hills or rough roads, or as the battery gets older, your range may drop to around 70–85 km. These are just estimates, so it’s best to learn your own usage pattern before planning longer trips.

For example, if you commute 30–40 km a day, you can usually charge every second or third day if conditions are good. If you ride 60–80 km daily, charge every night. If you often need more than 90–100 km in a day, you’ll need reliable workplace charging or should look for a faster-charging, higher-capacity EV.

The regular Ampere Magnus GMax suits Indian riders who usually travel 70–90 km per day, have reliable home or workplace charging, and want more range and storage than a basic city scooter.

Features And Technology

The Ampere Magnus GMax is a practical, long-range family electric scooter with a 3 kWh LFP battery, a claimed 142 km range, a 33-litre boot, and basic commuter-focused features.

1. 3 kWh LFP battery: The regular Magnus GMax uses a fixed 3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Ampere positions LFP chemistry as safer and more durable for day-to-day Indian use, with a claimed battery life of up to 2,00,000 km.
2. Five-year battery warranty: Ampere provides five years or 75,000 km of battery coverage. Buyers should confirm the written warranty’s capacity-retention terms, exclusions, water-damage conditions, charger requirements, and claim process before booking.
3. IP67-rated battery protection: The GMax battery is reported as IP67-rated, indicating dust protection and resistance to temporary water exposure. It suits routine rain and dusty-road conditions, but it does not mean the scooter should be used in deep, flowing, or unknown floodwater.
4. 2.4 kW peak BLDC hub motor: The scooter uses a rear-mounted BLDC hub motor with 1.5 kW rated output and 2.4 kW peak output. This setup is designed for smooth urban acceleration, ordinary flyovers, and moderate city and suburban use rather than high-performance riding.
5. 110 Nm wheel-torque claim: Ampere lists a 110 Nm wheel-torque figure. Since this is measured at the wheel for an EV, you shouldn’t compare it directly with petrol-engine torque, but it does help with low-speed pickup in city traffic and with normal loads.
6. Eco, City, and Reverse modes: The regular GMax has Eco and City ride modes, along with Reverse Assist. Eco prioritises efficiency, City provides the normal commuting response, and Reverse helps move the 116 kg scooter out of a parking bay or on a gentle slope.
7. 142 km IDC range claim: Ampere says the GMax can go up to 142 km on a charge, based on test cycles. In real mixed use, the range will be lower, but it still offers more range than smaller 2–2.3 kWh commuter scooters.
8. 65 km/h claimed top speed: The GMax can reach up to 65 km/h, making it suitable for urban roads, flyovers, and moderate-speed suburban connectors. It is not designed for frequent highway use or high-speed touring.
9. 5.45-hour 0–80% AC charging: Ampere lists a 0–80% charge time of 5 hours 45 minutes. A full charge takes around 7–7.5 hours, so the standard charging arrangement suits overnight home or workplace charging best.
10. 33-litre under-seat boot: The GMax has 33 litres of under-seat storage. Ampere says this can fit everyday items like groceries and helmets, which is a big plus for families. Buyers should still check if their own helmet fits before buying.
11. 33-litre under-seat boot: The GMax has 33 litres of under-seat storage. Ampere says this can fit everyday items like groceries and helmets, which is a big plus for families. Buyers should still check if their own helmet fits before buying.
12. 3.5-inch LCD instrument cluster: The regular GMax uses a 3.5-inch LCD cluster showing core information such as speed, battery status, estimated range, and trip data. It is simpler than the NxG.io model’s 5-inch connected display.
13. Optional IoT connectivity: On the regular GMax, IoT functionality is described as optional rather than standard. Where supplied or subscribed to, it can provide functions such as geo-fencing and last-parked location through the Ampere smartphone app.
14. USB charging port: The regular GMax includes a USB charging port for a phone or small device. Use a properly secured cable and avoid handling the phone while riding.
15. LED lighting: The scooter comes with LED headlamps and tail-lamps. This helps save energy and gives the GMax a more modern look.
16. Automatic headlamp-on function: The regular GMax includes an automatic headlamp function, improving visibility to other road users during daytime commuting.
17. Side-stand indicator: The instrument package includes a side-stand indicator, helping prevent the rider from moving away with the stand deployed.
18. Dual-frame steel chassis: Ampere says the scooter uses a durable dual-frame steel chassis built for daily loads such as groceries, school bags, and regular family use.
19. 165 mm ground clearance: With 165 mm of ground clearance, the GMax can handle typical Indian speed breakers, ramps, rough roads, and moderate potholes better than a low-slung scooter. It’s still a road scooter, not meant for off-road use.
20. 12-degree gradeability: Ampere claims gradeability of up to 12 degrees. This should be sufficient for normal flyovers, parking ramps, apartment driveways, and mild urban hills.
21. Telescopic front suspension: The front uses a hydraulic telescopic fork, designed to provide steering stability and absorb routine urban bumps and road irregularities.
22. Rear suspension configuration: The regular GMax is generally described with rear dual shock absorbers or a coil-spring arrangement. Buyers should confirm the rear-suspension layout on the exact regular GMax their dealer delivers.
23. Front disc and rear drum braking: The regular GMax includes a front disc brake and rear drum brake. The Combined Braking System helps distribute braking force more effectively in routine city braking. Confirm the exact hardware on the delivery unit.
24. Tubeless tyres and alloy wheels: The scooter uses tubeless tyres and steel wheels. Tubeless tyres can be more convenient after a minor puncture and suit daily city use, though you should still check pressure regularly.
25. Comfort-oriented family layout: The GMax has a traditional step-through design, flat floorboard, upright seating posture, and wide seat. These features make it practical for commuting, errands, and occasional pillion travel.

Build Quality

Ampere’s regular Magnus GMax is built around a dual-frame steel chassis designed for everyday Indian family use. The company positions the frame as strong enough for recurring loads such as groceries, school bags, and routine commuting. The large fixed 3 kWh LFP battery is housed within a package intended for long-term ownership. Ampere claims the battery can last up to 2,00,000 km and provides a five-year/75,000 km warranty, subject to the final written terms.

The scooter feels solid and practical, not fancy or premium. Its main strengths are the wide step-through design, 33-litre boot, 165 mm ground clearance, standard body panels, and a chassis built to carry loads. This makes it a good fit for families who use one scooter for commuting, shopping, school runs, and occasional rides with a passenger. The large under-seat compartment is also a real plus, with Ampere saying it can hold a full helmet, a half helmet, and a bag of groceries.

Most owners are happy with the GMax’s build quality for daily use. They describe it as stylish, comfortable, smooth, and well-built. Some say it feels easy to ride in city traffic without jerky acceleration. However, not everyone is fully satisfied—some users think the build quality could be better. These are personal opinions, not results from long-term tests, but they show why it’s important to inspect your scooter carefully at delivery.

Before accepting delivery, inspect panel gaps, paint finish, plastics around the floorboard and handlebar, the boot-lid latch, seat hinge, charger-port flap, brake-lever feel, steering movement, wheel finish, tyre manufacture dates, display response, lighting, and any rattles over rough roads. Also ensure the final scooter is the regular GMax, not the newer NxG.io model, because the equipment list, connected features, display, and price can differ.

Handling

The GMax is tuned for steady, predictable family-scooter handling rather than quick sports-scooter responses. Its 116 kg kerb weight, wide scooter stance, 12-inch wheels, tubeless tyres, and upright ergonomics should make it stable in normal city riding. It suits traffic gaps, neighbourhood lanes, flyovers, moderate suburban stretches, and day-to-day two-up use.

The 2.4 kW peak hub motor and 65 km/h top speed give the GMax smooth, not aggressive, performance. Users say the acceleration is jerk-free and the handling feels confident in city traffic. This makes it easy for people switching from petrol scooters and for families who want a calm throttle response. It’s not meant for sharp turns, instant acceleration, or high-speed riding like more powerful electric scooters.

The 165 mm ground clearance is valuable on Indian roads. It should help the GMax negotiate normal speed breakers, ramp entries, moderate potholes, and rough patches without frequent underbody contact. The claimed 12-degree gradeability should also be adequate for ordinary flyovers, apartment ramps, and mild hills, though acceleration will naturally be more gradual with a pillion or heavy luggage.

At parking speeds, you’ll notice the scooter’s 116 kg weight. It’s much easier to handle than a heavy motorcycle, but you’ll feel the weight when pushing it backwards, putting it on the centre stand, turning sharply, or moving it on a slope. Reverse Assist helps in these situations. The weight is most noticeable when parking or using the centre stand.

The regular GMax uses drum brakes at both the front and rear, and ABS is not available. Riders should use smooth, progressive braking and maintain extra following distance on wet, dusty, or uneven roads, as drum brakes generally offer less stopping performance and feel than a front-disc setup.

Comfort

The Magnus GMax’s upright riding position, wide seat, flat floorboard, and large 33-litre boot make it comfortable for everyday use. Owners often say the seat is comfortable and the ride is smooth enough for daily commutes, city traffic, and even some longer trips. Some people find the seat stays comfortable on long rides, and others say it works well for families.

The suspension uses a telescopic front fork and rear shock arrangement. This should manage routine city-road imperfections, smaller potholes, and speed breakers reasonably well at moderate speeds. Its setup appears to favour chassis support and load-carrying control over a particularly plush feel. That is useful when riding with a pillion or carrying groceries, but it means sharper bumps can still be felt.

Some riders say the suspension feels firm and you can feel bigger potholes. This is the main comfort trade-off: the GMax works well on regular city roads but won’t shield you from deep potholes, rough construction zones, sharp speed breakers, or hard bumps at high speed. Slowing down before these surfaces helps keep you comfortable and protects the wheels and battery.

The GMax is most comfortable for regular city commutes, school drops, market trips, and suburban errands. It can carry a pillion, but riders planning frequent two-up use should test the seat length, pillion footrest position, rear-suspension response, slow-speed balance, and braking behaviour with their usual passenger. A meaningful test ride should include full-lock U-turns, rough patches, speed breakers, a flyover, a stop-start traffic section, and at least 20–30 minutes in the saddle.

Styling

The Magnus GMax has a classic electric-scooter look, with a wide front, upright handlebars, full body panels, a long single seat, and a step-through floorboard. It’s bigger than the smaller Magnus Neo, thanks to the larger 3 kWh battery, 33-litre boot, and its focus on family use. Instead of looking sporty, it’s clearly designed for commuting, shopping, school runs, and carrying a passenger.

The scooter’s most important visual and practical element is its large under-seat storage area. Ampere claims 33 litres of boot space, enough for a full helmet, a half helmet, and a bag of groceries. This sizeable storage compartment makes the rear section appear deeper and broader than a minimal city scooter, while reinforcing the GMax’s family-scooter identity.

Its dual-frame steel chassis, 165 mm ground clearance, upright rider position, conventional wheels, and long, wide seat give the GMax a stable, road-ready stance. This design should appeal to riders who prefer a familiar, easy-access scooter over the compact, sharp-edged look of premium electric scooters such as the Ather 450X or Ola S1 Pro.

The GMax looks practical and mature. It’s not meant to be a retro scooter, a high-tech futuristic model, or a sporty street bike. It’s designed to look reliable and practical for families who share one scooter for different daily needs.

Colour Options And Variants

The regular Ampere Magnus GMax is available in three dual-tone colour options in India:

1. Monsoon Blue
2. Matcha Green
3. Cinnamon Copper

Monsoon Blue is the most traditional and widely liked option. It gives the GMax a calm, modern look that fits its practical family style. The blue works well with the scooter’s dual-tone details and wide body panels, making it a good choice for buyers who want something understated but still modern.

Matcha Green is the more distinctive colour. Its green tone supports the scooter’s electric identity and gives the GMax a fresher appearance than the usual white, black, or grey scooter finishes. It is likely to appeal to buyers who want a recognisable colour without choosing an overtly sporty design.

Cinnamon Copper is the warmest and most premium-looking choice. The copper finish gives the scooter a more upscale feel, especially with the dual-tone body. It’s a good pick for buyers who want a distinctive family scooter without the brightness of a typical red or yellow.

The Ampere Magnus GMax is available as one regular GMax variant. This regular GMax differs from the newer Magnus GMax (NxG.io) update. The regular version uses the 3 kWh LFP battery, claims 142 km IDC range, provides 33 litres of boot space, has a 3.5-inch LCD instrument cluster, and features the standard 2.4 kW peak motor package. The NxG.io version has a different 5-inch connected display and a more extensive connected-feature package. It should not be assumed to have identical equipment, pricing, or colour availability.

Having just one variant makes buying easier since you don’t have to choose between different batteries, motors, or hardware. The main choice is the colour, along with the final price, insurance, accessories, charger, financing, and delivery date.

Value For Money And Pricing

The Ampere Magnus GMax is priced at ₹ 1,02,999 ex-showroom. The regular GMax should not be confused with the newer Magnus GMax (NxG.io) version. The NxG.io model has a more advanced connected-feature package and is typically priced higher, while the standard GMax covered here remains at ₹1,02,999.

The standard GMax’s current on-road price is generally around ₹1.07 lakh to ₹1.10 lakh, depending on the city, insurance provider, registration charges, dealer calculation, and included accessories. The regular GMax is priced at around ₹1,09,791 on-road in Delhi, with a breakdown of ₹1,02,999 ex-showroom, ₹1,500 RTO charges, and ₹5,292 comprehensive insurance.

The GMax is best value for riders who need a family scooter with good range and storage. Its 3 kWh LFP battery, claimed 142 km range, 33-litre boot, 165 mm ground clearance, 12-degree gradeability, 2.4 kW peak motor, and 65 km/h top speed make it more versatile than smaller 2–2.3 kWh city EVs.

Its large boot is a key differentiator. Ampere claims room for a full helmet, a half helmet, and a bag of groceries—useful for school drops, office commuting, grocery runs, and household errands. The dual-frame steel chassis, upright layout, and claimed 165 mm clearance reinforce the GMax’s family-scooter positioning.

The LFP battery and warranty add to the GMax’s appeal. Ampere claims the battery can last up to 2,00,000 km and offers a five-year/75,000 km warranty. While not every owner will reach these numbers, it’s a longer warranty than many low-cost electric scooters. Be sure to check the written terms for details on capacity, water damage, charging, service, and transferability.

The key thing to remember is range. The 142 km figure is a test number, not a daily guarantee. In real city use, you’ll probably get 85–110 km, depending on speed, mode, traffic, road conditions, weight, hills, tyre pressure, temperature, and battery age. If you usually travel 40–70 km a day and can charge overnight, the GMax’s range will suit you well.

The GMax isn’t the best choice if you only ride 15–25 km a day, since a cheaper EV can save you just as much. It’s also not ideal if you need fast charging, regular highway speeds, ABS brakes, or lots of connected features. With a 0–80% charge time of about 5 hours 45 minutes and a 65 km/h top speed, it’s a practical commuter for home charging, not a high-speed touring scooter.

Take Ampere’s advertised savings over petrol scooters as a rough estimate, not a personal guarantee. Your real savings will depend on how much you ride each year, electricity rates, petrol prices, finance costs, insurance, maintenance, battery life, resale value, and whether the scooter replaces trips you’d otherwise make on a petrol vehicle.

The regular GMax competes with family-oriented electric scooters such as the:

1. TVS iQube
2. Ather Rizta
3. Ola S1 X
4. Vida VX2 Go
5. TVS Orbiter
6. Bajaj Chetak 2903

They vary in price, range, performance, software features, storage, battery ownership, and service-network strength, so choose based on real daily use rather than brochure claims.

The regular Ampere Magnus GMax is a good value for families who ride about 40–70 km most days, have reliable overnight charging, often carry groceries or school bags, and want a decent range without paying extra for an EV. Its main strengths are the 3 kWh LFP battery, 33-litre boot, 142 km claimed range, 165 mm clearance, and five-year/75,000 km battery warranty.

Pick a lower-priced scooter like the Ola S1 X if you care most about upfront cost. Look at the Vida VX2, TVS Orbiter, Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, or Bajaj Chetak if you want better service coverage, app features, ride quality, or have a brand preference. Before booking, compare up-to-date on-road prices, battery warranty terms, charger options, delivery times, local workshop support, and make sure the real-world range fits your daily needs.