AmpereLeads
Nexus
2/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.10–1.20L
On-road₹1.22L
NexusvsPrimus
2 electric two-wheelers compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Primus
2/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.30–1.45L
On-road₹1.42L
Get the Nexus — 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.
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Nexus
Nexus leads on price. Primus is the closest alternative, ahead on range.
On-road priceLower is better
Nexus₹1.22LBest in this comparison
Primus₹1.42L
Claimed range
Nexus121 km
Primus136 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
Nexus2.5 kWh/100 km
Primus2.6 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
NexusNot published
PrimusNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Not ranked · Lower is better
NexusNot published
Primus50 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
NexusNot rated
PrimusNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
NexusPrimus
Claimed range
Nexus121km
PrimusBest in this comparison136km
On-road priceDelhi
NexusBest in this comparison₹1.22L
Primus₹1.42L
Battery
Nexus3kWh
Primus3.6kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
NexusNot published
Primus50min
0–100 km/hlower is better
NexusNot published
PrimusNot published
Power
Nexus4kW
PrimusNot published
Boot space
NexusNot published
PrimusNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
NexusNot 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.
Nexus 2Primus 1Tie / no winner 5
Value
Nexus
₹1.22L — ₹0.21L less on-road than the Primus.
Range
Primus
136 km — 15 km more claimed range than the Nexus.
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
Nexus
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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Nexus
Nexus 80%Primus 20%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.22L
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
Nexus85–97km
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
NexusNot published
Primus29km / 15 min
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Nexus27km / 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
Nexus₹0.23/km
Primus₹0.25/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
NexusBest in this comparison₹1,007
Primus₹1,047
You pay the least for each km of range with the Nexus.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Nexus5 yrs/ 75,000 km
PrimusNot published
Nexus publishes battery cover; check the others with the dealer before you buy.
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 settingsNexus
₹1.32L
Primus
₹1.54L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
NexusBest in this comparison₹2,046Loan ₹97,440 · interest ₹25,345
Primus₹2,393Loan ₹1,13,920 · interest ₹29,632
The Nexus costs ₹346 less a month than the Primus.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol scooter at ₹105/litre, 45 km/l
Nexus₹175₹0.23/km
Primus₹187₹0.25/km
Petrol scooter₹1,750per month
Any of these saves about ₹18,832 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Nexus | Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,30,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,300 | ₹3,900 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,21,800 | ₹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.
NexusPrimus
Length
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Width
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Height
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Wheelbase
1,319 mm
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Ground clearance
170 mm
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Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
NexusPrimus
SpecificationNexusPrimus
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi3 kWh3.6 kWh
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei121 km136 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi2.5 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 · 3 differ
Power4 kWNot published
Torque35 NmNot published
0-100 km/hNot publishedNot published
Top Speed70 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 · 4 differ
LengthNot publishedNot published
WidthNot publishedNot published
HeightNot publishedNot published
Wheelbase1319 mmNot published
Ground Clearance170 mmNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size90/90-12 (front & rear)Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / drumNot 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 · 1 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 Warranty5 yrs / 75,000 kmNot 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 Nexus
- +Pro: 121 km range
- +Pro: 7-inch TFT display
- +Pro: Reverse mode
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (121 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
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Which has the most range — Nexus or Primus?
The Primus claims the most at 136 km, followed by the Nexus (121 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Nexus has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.22L — ₹0.21L less than the Primus.