Ampere V 48

Name: Ampere V 48
Brand: Ampere
SKU: 1296
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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Key specs

250 W
Yes

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 40,101

Ampere V 48 is now discontinued in India.

Discontinued

Ampere V 48 Summary

V 48 key highlights
Riding Range	48-51 Km
Top Speed	25 Kmph
Kerb Weight	84 kg
Battery charging time	8-10 Hrs
Rated Power	250 W
USB Charging Port	Yes

About V 48

The Ampere V48 is the most affordable product in the company’s portfolio. It is available in two battery options, Lead-acid and Lithium-ion. The former is priced at Rs 35,899 and the latter at Rs 52,199 (ex-showroom).

The e-scooter follows a conventional design language similar to internal combustion scooters in the market. It is suspended by telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking is done by drum units at both ends. Powering the V48 is a 250W BDLC motor that draws power from a 48 V/24 Ah battery. The charging time and range vary depending on the type of battery the scooter is equipped with. On a lead-acid battery, the V 48 takes about 8-10 hours for a full charge offering a range of 45-50 km. Whereas, in the case of the Lithium-ion battery, it takes about 5-6 hours to charge completely while returning a higher range of 60-65 km. The e-scooter has a top speed of 25kmph and a kerb weight of 66kg (Lithium-ion) and 84kg (Lead-acid).

Ampere offers the V48 with the choice of three colour options - black, grey and red.

V 48 Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power --

Rated Power Rated power is the continuous power output that an electric motor can generate without overheating. 250 W

Max Torque --

Battery capacity The battery capacity affects the range of electric vehicles. 1.296 kWh

Battery type Battery types majorly include two varieties - Lithium-ion and Lead Acid. Sealed Lead Acid

No. Of Batteries --

Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 48-51 Km

Top Speed Vehicles with top speed up to 25 kmph don't require license and registration 25 Kmph

Battery charging time The time taken for the battery to charge on a regular charger. 8-10 Hrs

Fast charging time The time taken for the battery to charge through a manufacturer on a regular charger. --

Riding Modes --

Transmission Automatic

Motor type The type of motor used by an electric vehicle. BLDC

Portable Battery --

Swappable Battery --

Charger Type --

Charger output Charger output suggest the voltage at which a charger can recharge a battery. A bigger capacity charger can recharge the battery at a faster rate. 48 V / 2.7 A

Carrying capacity The load carrying capacity certified by a manufacturer. 100 kg

Gradeability The steepness of grade that a motor vehicle is capable of climbing at efficient speed. 7 (Single Rider) Degree

Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Electric

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Telescopic

Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Coil Spring

Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Standard

Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 10 inch

Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 10 inch

Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Drum

Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 130 mm

Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Drum

Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 130 mm

Calliper Type --

Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 10 X 3.0

Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 10 X 3.0

Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. No

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 84 kg

Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. --

Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 135 mm

Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 640 mm

Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,200 mm

Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,275 mm

Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 1,750 mm

Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. --

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Manufacturer Warranty

Battery warranty A battery warranty promises to repair or replace the battery (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions. 1 Year

Motor warranty Motor warranty promises to repair or replace the motor (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions. 1 Year

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. No

Regenerative breaking The Regenerative Braking system converts the kinetic energy during deceleration and stores it in the vehicle's battery. No

Touch screen display Touchscreen display makes toggling between options or accessing features easier than the button-operated method. No

DRLs (Daytime running lights)No

Shift LightNo

Headlight Type--

OTA Updates --

Call/SMS Alerts --

Central locking system Central Locking System is a safety feature that is activated using the key of the two-wheeler. No

Artificial sound Electric vehicles do not have the same sound as an internal combustion engine. Thus, some manufacturers use an onboard speaker to deliver an artificial sound that mimics an internal combustion engine. No

Hill Assist Hill Assist feature ensures that a vehicle does not roll back on an incline. No

Anti theft system Anti Theft System is a security system that triggers an alarm when someone tries to tamper with a vehicle. No

Geo fencing Geo Fencing limits the use of an electric vehicle in a pre-defined region. Owner can set the distance that a vehicle can ride from the starting point. No

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Digital

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Digital

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. No

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 1

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. Yes

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. No

Front storage box Yes

Under seat storage Yes

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. No

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

GPS & NavigationNo

USB charging portYes

Parking assistNo

Cruise Control--

Reverse modeNo

Start/stop buttonNo

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchNo

Stepped SeatNo

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional featuresPortable Battery Pack, Detachable Battery, Dual Speed Mode, Front Golve Box, Carry Bag Hook, Harmonic Braking System, Digital Display

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Running Cost Calculator

We help you calculate fuel expenses which you will incur by using Ampere V 48. To check your monthly fuel expenses you just have to enter distance in kms you travel in a day and fuel price in your area. As per current inputs, average running cost for Ampere V 48 is ₹0.27 per km.

Ampere V 48 User Reviews

4.5 28 ratings 2 reviews

4
Visual Appeal
4
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service Experience
5
Maintenance cost
3
Value for Money
5
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5Cool bike for all 2 years ago by Venkata Ramana, Cuddapah
Riding experience is excellent. Suitable forStudents and employees. Running excellent in all types of roads. Low maintenance and my friend using the last six months without any repairs. Hats off with a low price during high petrol costs. Thanks for ampere v 48. India's
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5Awesome 3 years ago by Rohny, New Delhi
Super bike with nice seat, proper mileage, Given accessories is really one should buy it. Getting great ride. Brakes are very gripping. Rear mirror, spacious storage, leg support, great start up now no stopping till the red signal stop you ride it the way one want to ov
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Ampere V 48 News

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31 July 2020
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29 May 2020
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