AmpereLeads
Magnus Neo
2/4 winsEx-showroom₹0.87–0.91L
On-road₹0.98L
Magnus NeovsPrimus
2 electric two-wheelers compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Ampere
Primus
2/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.30–1.45L
On-road₹1.42L
Get the Magnus Neo — best overall, leading on price. Pick the Primus if range matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
Pick your use and we re-rank the differences that decide it between these electric two-wheelers.
Best for most buyers
Magnus Neo
Magnus Neo leads on price. Primus is the closest alternative, ahead on range.
On-road priceLower is better
Magnus Neo₹0.98LBest in this comparison
Primus₹1.42L
Claimed range
Magnus Neo118 km
Primus136 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
Magnus Neo1.9 kWh/100 km
Primus2.6 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
Magnus NeoNot published
PrimusNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Not ranked · Lower is better
Magnus NeoNot published
Primus50 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Magnus NeoNot rated
PrimusNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Magnus NeoPrimus
Claimed range
Magnus Neo118km
PrimusBest in this comparison136km
On-road priceDelhi
Magnus NeoBest in this comparison₹0.98L
Primus₹1.42L
Battery
Magnus Neo2.3kWh
Primus3.6kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Magnus NeoNot published
Primus50min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Magnus NeoNot published
PrimusNot published
Power
Magnus NeoNot published
PrimusNot published
Boot space
Magnus NeoNot published
PrimusNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Magnus NeoNot rated
PrimusNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Magnus Neo 2Primus 1Tie / no winner 5
Value
Magnus Neo
₹0.98L — ₹0.44L less on-road than the Primus.
Range
Primus
136 km — 18 km more claimed range than the Magnus Neo.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank acceleration.
DC fast charging
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank range added per charging stop.
Home charging
Magnus Neo
4.5 h — 0.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the Primus.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Magnus Neo
Magnus Neo 80%Primus 20%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹0.98L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Magnus Neo83–94km
PrimusBest in this comparison95–109km
Primus should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Magnus NeoNot published
Primus29km / 15 min
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Magnus Neo26km / hour
PrimusBest in this comparison27km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Primus soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Magnus Neo₹0.18/km
Primus₹0.25/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Magnus NeoBest in this comparison₹831
Primus₹1,047
You pay the least for each km of range with the Magnus Neo.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Magnus NeoNot published
PrimusNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsMagnus Neo
₹1.06L
Primus
₹1.54L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Magnus NeoBest in this comparison₹1,648Loan ₹78,488 · interest ₹20,416
Primus₹2,393Loan ₹1,13,920 · interest ₹29,632
The Magnus Neo costs ₹744 less a month than the Primus.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol scooter at ₹105/litre, 45 km/l
Magnus Neo₹137₹0.18/km
Primus₹187₹0.25/km
Petrol scooter₹1,750per month
Any of these saves about ₹19,056 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Magnus Neo | Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹87,000 | ₹1,30,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹2,610 | ₹3,900 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹98,110 | ₹1,42,400 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Every published dimension.
As published by the manufacturers. Longer bars are bigger figures.
Magnus NeoPrimus
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Full specifications
Every published number.
Magnus NeoPrimus
SpecificationMagnus NeoPrimus
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi2.3 kWh3.6 kWh
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei118 km136 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi1.9 kWh/100km2.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)iNot published50 min
AC Home Charging (full)4.5 hrBest in this comparison5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 1 differ
PowerNot publishedNot published
TorqueNot publishedNot published
0-100 km/hNot publishedNot published
Top Speed65 km/h75 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedNot published
Dimensions & space11 specs · 0 differ
LengthNot publishedNot published
WidthNot publishedNot published
HeightNot publishedNot published
WheelbaseNot publishedNot published
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 0 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Ampere Magnus Neo
- +Pro: LFP battery chemistry for longer cycle life
- +Pro: 118 km claimed IDC range
- +Pro: Successor to the Magnus EX
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (118 km)
Ampere Primus
- +Pro: 136 km range
- +Pro: New-generation Ampere platform
- +Pro: Fast charging support
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.42L)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (5 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Magnus Neo or Primus?
The Primus claims the most at 136 km, followed by the Magnus Neo (118 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Magnus Neo has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹0.98L — ₹0.44L less than the Primus.