Ampere recently launched the updated Magnus Neo in India, with prices starting at Rs 86,999. It now gets fresher colour schemes than the older model and has become even more accessible with its lowered seat height.
New Colours
While the scooter’s design has remained the same, the colour schemes are now much more vivid. The scooter now comes in four colours: Butter Yellow, Matcha Green, Mystic Mauve, and Ocean Blue. Among these, we think the Butter Yellow stands out quite a lot with its bright-colored body panels.
What’s Changed?
The 2026 Ampere Magnus Neo comes with a redesigned seat, and a 10-inch rear wheel, as opposed to the 12-inch unit from the previous model. The brand has also revised the scooter’s motor and wheel configuration. These changes have reduced the seat height of the scooter to 777mm (25mm lower than the previous model) and made it quite accessible to short riders. Also, it now weighs just 103kg (5kg less than before), which will translate to a much easier and better experience in stop-go traffic. The ground clearance has also been reduced from 165mm to 158mm now.
What’s Unchanged?
Apart from these changes, all the hardware remains the same as the old Ampere Magnus Neo. It is powered by a 2.3kWh LFP (Lithium Ferro Phosphate) battery pack with a claimed IDC (Indian Driving Conditions) range of 118km in ECO mode, but the real-world range is somewhere between 80-90km, depending on the riding style. The claimed charging time for 0-80% is about 5 hours with the standard, and the top speed is capped at 60kmph. The suspension and brake units are identical and should give it a similar ride quality and handling.
Rivals
The 2026 Ampere Magnus Neo rivals the Bajaj Chetak 2501, TVS Orbiter, and Hero MotoCorp’s Vida VX2.
What We Think
We think that it would be the perfect city scooter if you are looking to keep the running and maintenance costs low. And now, with these updates, it should be even more manageable for short riders. But, if you want a much more premium experience and are willing to spend some more, we recommend taking a look at the Ather Rizta or TVS iQube.
