Ampere has given the Magnus G Max a technology upgrade without changing the scooter’s core battery and motor package. The new Magnus G Max with NxG.io costs Rs 1,09,999, ex-showroom, while the regular Magnus G Max is listed at Rs 1,02,999. In other words, the connected version asks about Rs 7,000 more at current prices.
That extra money does not buy more range or more power. Both versions use a 3kWh LFP battery, offer a claimed 142km IDC range and use a 2.4kW peak-power motor. The upgrade is almost entirely about the display, software and connected functions. That makes the buying decision unusually straightforward: are those features worth Rs 7,000 to you?
The NxG.io version adds a new five-inch PMVA digital instrument cluster in place of the smaller 3.5-inch unit listed on the regular G Max. The larger screen supports turn-by-turn navigation and works with Ampere’s connected platform and phone app.
Ampere says there are more than 30 connected functions. The useful ones include live vehicle tracking, geo-fencing, theft and tow alerts, real-time charging status, battery-health information, charging history and remote diagnostics. Owners can also use Find My Scooter and Ping My Scooter, while service booking can be handled through the connected ecosystem.
There is also over-the-air update capability, which allows supported software functions to be updated without a workshop visit. Cruise control and hill-hold assist are included too. Hill hold is particularly relevant on flyovers, ramps and stop-start traffic because it prevents the scooter from rolling backwards while the rider gets moving.
Underneath the new software layer, the numbers are familiar. The 3kWh LFP battery carries an IDC-certified range claim of 142km, while Ampere says riders can expect more than 100km in real-world use. Top speed is 65km/h, and the motor produces 2.4kW of peak power. Ampere quotes 130Nm of torque at the wheel and 0-40km/h in 6.5 seconds.
The scooter retains 12-inch wheels, a telescopic front fork and twin rear shock absorbers. Ground clearance is 165mm, boot space is 33 litres and the connected model weighs 116kg. Ampere quotes 5.45 hours for a 0-80 per cent charge. The battery warranty remains five years or 75,000km.
The company also claims a design battery life of 2,00,000km for the LFP pack. That is a manufacturer claim rather than a warranty commitment, so the five-year/75,000km warranty is the more useful ownership number to keep in mind.
The regular G Max remains the value choice because it delivers the same battery capacity, claimed range, motor output and 33-litre storage for Rs 7,000 less. If the scooter will mostly do predictable home-to-office or neighbourhood trips, those fundamentals matter more than app functions.
The NxG.io version makes a stronger case for riders who share the scooter within a family, park in large public areas or want to keep track of charging and vehicle location remotely. Navigation, live tracking, theft alerts and battery information are features that can be useful every day rather than once in a while.
Ampere has also added a Cinnamon Copper colour to the connected version alongside the existing dual-tone choices. But the real distinction is software. At Rs 1.10 lakh, the Magnus G Max has effectively become two products: a simpler long-range family scooter and a Rs 7,000-costlier connected version for riders who will actually use the extra technology.
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