Energetica India Magazine May - June 2026

COO Greaves Electric Mobility RAM RAJAPPA Q Could you walk us through the core engineering and de- sign principles behind the Magnus Grand and Nexus? Ram Rajappa: Our products are anchored on the principle of ‘Built for Bharat’; every product that we build has been tested up to over 1 lakh kilometres across terrains. At Greaves Elec- tric Mobility, we engineer our vehicles, which are feature-rich but at the same time, purpose-built for the diverse terrain and climatic conditions of India. Additionally, we take into con- sideration the varying driving patterns, start-stop traffic, and keeping our product prices competitive. The Magnus Grand was created as a perfectly balanced scoot- er that delivers durability, practical features, ease of use and daily reliability. Ampere Nexus leans more toward perfor- mance and connected mobility, such as map mirroring, ride analytics, and real-time alerts. Each of these products is built with a robust dual frame chassis, advanced braking systems, and ergonomic design, keeping comfort and convenience in mind. Overall, the approach remains to integrate technology meaningfully to enhance the riding experience. Q What specific consumer gaps are you aiming to address with these launches? Ram Rajappa: The Indian Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W) cus- tomer of today has evolved from specs-led, early adopters to performance-based consumers. As per the Vahan data, in FY26 volumes for electric two-wheelers rose by 21 percent. Furthermore, 63 percent Indians are considering purchasing an EV within the next five years. These are encouraging signals, where Greaves Electric Mobili- ty is addressing reliability, total cost of ownership (TOC) and relevance for daily commute. Our product portfolio, including Reo, Nexus and Magnus for the B2C segment and swappable battery options for B2B, is designed to address key customer needs across use cases. We focus on reducing range anxiety, improving durability through LFP batteries and longer war- ranty cycles, and delivering the right balance of affordability and performance. At the same time, our products are built for Indian road, weather and usage conditions, making them relevant for both urban and semi-urban customers. This helps us serve family users, last-mile delivery riders, and younger tech-savvy cus- tomers looking for a connected riding experience with Nex.io. Q Ampere’s LFP battery technology is a key differentiator. What advantages does it offer over conventional battery chemistries? Ram Rajappa: Transitioning to 100 percent Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery technology across the portfolio is a strategic decision centred on safety, durability and long-term value. LFP batteries offer superior thermal stability, nearly 2x lifecycles with up to 2,000 cycles versus around 1,000 cy- cles in Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) batteries, and lower P roduct offerings from the stable of GEML are engi- neered to tackle real-world usability. Performance is delivered through calibrated motor tuning and ride dynam- ics suited for both city commute and load-bearing use cas- es, said Ram Rajappa, COO, Greaves Electric Mobility, in an interview with Energetica India. 28 energetica INDIA- May-June_2026 INTERVIEW