Amphere EV – Reo Li Plus
My father turned seventy recently. He used his scooter to get around the neighborhood—at most, about 40 km in a day and not more than 10 km one way. Scooter allowed him to visit his regular shops, friends, etc. After he turned 70, he didn't want to ride a heavier scooter or be bothered about his license, registration, pollution certificate, etc. This also meant his daily activities were hindered. I started looking for a moped. Specifically, an e-moped that is easy to use and manage.
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Requirements
- Lightweight
- No License and Registration requirement
- Decent mileage per charge
- Easy to charge
- Space for minor luggage
- Reverse
Solution
After much research, we got Amphere EVs - Reo Li Plus. Even though they call it a scooter by Amphere, it's a moped, as it can't go faster than 25 KMPH. It cost us INR 59,000.
I had heard about Amphere and its founder Ms. Hemalatha Annamalai. I didn't know about the change of hands. Apparently, In 2019, Greaves Cotton, acquired it. Ampere Vehicles is now part of the e-Mobility division of Greaves Cotton. Overall, they have a decent history and reputation.
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Features I like
- It's a simple moped that looks like a small scooter (if you know a TVS scooty, it's that size). It's lightweight; it weighs around 90 kg. It is very easy to handle and ride. It can seat two folks and can carry about 120 kg load.
- It has a 250-watt BLDC Hub motor and a 1.3 kWh NMC- 48V detachable battery. A standard household 3-pin 5A socket should be enough to charge it. It comes with a charger. The promised mileage per charge is 70 KM. We have not range-tested it yet. I will be very happy even if it is 50KM.
- It comes with 254mm alloy wheels with tubeless tires, with drum brakes at both front and rear wheels. It has a simple hydraulic telescopic suspension.
- It has a simple digital LCD console that has a speedometer, odometer, ready status indicator, reversing indicator, and battery level indicator.
- There is a push button to put the scooter in "ready" mode. On the left side, a red reverse button allows the vehicle to be easily reversed.
- Headlights, tail lights, and turn indicators are LED.
- There is enough space under the seat and on the footboard to carry small bags, helmets, etc. In the front, there are two small glove pockets. One of them has a USB A port for charging phones.
- Top speed is limited to 25 km/Hr—no license or registration is required.
Conclusion
Overall, it is very elderly-friendly. It's lightweight, simple to ride, has less documentation, powered reverse, easy to charge, has big clear fonts on the console, and has clear and straightforward physical buttons. I have not found any negative points until now other than that it is a bit expensive at 59K.
We had plans to buy an electric vehicle for a long time. We even have a proper EV charging point at home. I didn't think it was going to be a moped. But come to think of it now, it makes the most sense. EVs work well for the inside city and last-mile mobility. We are happy about the buy. I will report back after a year of usage.
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