Ampere Zeal Electric Scooter Launched In India

The scooter is compliant with the FAME II subsidy

• The electric scooter is priced at Rs 66,950, ex-showroom Bengaluru.
• This pricing includes a subsidy of Rs 18,000.
• Ampere claims the Zeal offers a range of 75km on a single charge.

Greaves Cotton is an engineering company which deals with the manufacture and marketing of petrol, diesel engines, generators and pumps. Its electric vehicle division, Ampere Vehicles, has launched its FAME-II-compliant electric scooter, the Ampere Zeal. It is priced at Rs 66,950, ex-showroom Bengaluru, which is including the Rs 18,000 FAME II subsidy.

The Zeal gets a 60V, 30Ah lithium-ion battery linked to a 1200W BLDC hub motor. This helps the scooter reach a claimed top speed of 55kmph. Its claimed range stands at 75km and the battery takes a full 5.5 hours to charge. The charging time is a bit on the higher side, especially considering it’s a lithium-ion battery. 

Underpinnings include telescopic forks up front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. This electric scooter comes to a halt using drum brakes on both ends with combined braking system. Other notable features include an apron-mounted storage compartment, under-seat storage, anti-theft alarm and an LED headlight.

At present, there are four scooters that are compliant with FAME II: Okinawa i-Praise, Okinawa Ridge+, Ather 450 and the latest in the line: the Ampere Zeal.

Press Release:

Greaves strengthens Cleantech Mobility portfolio with launch of high-speed electric scooter “Ampere Zeal”

• Zeal to attract Rs. 18,000 in subsidy under Fame II &benefit from countrywide retail footprint of Greaves
• Part of strategic initiative to strengthen and expand presence in last-mile e-Mobility space

Mumbai, 28 May 2019: Greaves Cotton, one of India’s leading diversified engineering companies, has rolled out the high-speed electric scooter - Zeal - under FAME II policy of the government and taken steps towards strengthening the last mile e-Mobility solution for millions of commuters who currently use conventional fuel scooters for everyday ride. 

Ampere Vehicles, the e-Mobility arm of Greaves Cotton and the maker of Zeal, has a significant presence in the Indian electric two wheeler industry along with a range of low-speed, affordable electric scooters that are currently popular with commuters making a switch from conventional to electric two-wheelers.     

The Ideal Two-Wheeler for Local Commute

Zeal, which has a top speed of 55kmph and a range of 75km with charge time of 5.5 hours. Under the FAME II benefit, Zeal will attract Rs. 18,000 in subsidy for the customer and thus making this high performance electric scooter, a viable mobility option for Indians. Zeal sports an accentuated look with attractive styling and body graphics, LED headlights, dual speed mode (economy and power), powerful acceleration (0-50kmph in 14 secs), superior performance and anti-theft alarm. The next generation electric scooter comes in five high gloss metallic colour options.

Ampere’s electric vehicles come with one to three-year warranty and strong after-sales service across a network of over 300+ Greaves Retail stores and in over 5000 aftermarket outlets across the country.   

Mr. Nagesh Basavanhalli, MD and CEO, Greaves Cotton, said, “Ampere Vehicles known for technical ingenuity combined with Greaves retail scale and efficiency has resulted in successful growth over the last year. Today, we are complete EV ecosystem player with comprehensive offering of products, services & aftermarket support. We remain committed in bringing about transformation in how people access and experience next generation mobility solutions.”

One of the biggest incentives for migration from conventional to electric two wheelers is the savings in the lifecycle cost. These stylish Ampere electric scooters deliver a significantly higher savings in overall lifecycle cost. Furthermore, prospective E2W customers can benefit from affordable and accessible finance schemes offered by Greaves in partnership with some of India’s most prominent vehicle financiers.