Skip to content

Compare Electric Vehicles

Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 2/19

Bajaj

Chetak C3501
Not yet rated

₹1.35 - 1.35L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.48L

Range
153 km
Battery
3.5 kWh
Fast Charge
VS
Wins 2/19

Ampere

Primus
Not yet rated

₹1.30 - 1.45L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.42L

Range
136 km
Battery
3.6 kWh
Fast Charge
50 min
VS
It's a tie — 2 vehicles each win 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

Chetak C3501

Longest Range

Chetak C3501

Lowest Running Cost

Chetak C3501

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueChetak C3501
  • Longest RangeChetak C3501
  • Lowest Running CostChetak C3501

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Bajaj3.5 kWh
  • Ampere3.6 kWh

Range

  • Bajaj153 km
  • Ampere136 km

Power

  • Bajaj4 kW
  • AmpereNot available

Torque

  • Bajaj20 Nm (at motor)
  • AmpereNot available

Top Speed

  • Bajaj80 km/h
  • Ampere75 km/h

Acceleration

  • BajajNot available
  • AmpereNot available

Charging Time

  • BajajNot available
  • Ampere50 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Bajaj2.3 kWh/100km
  • Ampere2.6 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentChetak C3501Primus
Ex-showroom Price₹1,35,000₹1,30,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹4,050₹3,900
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹1,47,550₹1,42,400

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹1,18,040

Monthly EMI

₹2,479

Total Interest

₹30,704

Total Cost

₹1,78,254

Battery

Specification comparison of Chetak C3501, Primus
SpecificationChetak C3501Primus
Battery Capacity3.5 kWh3.6 kWh
Range153 km136 km

Charging

Specification comparison of Chetak C3501, Primus
SpecificationChetak C3501Primus
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)Not available50 min
AC Home Charging (full)5.5 hr5 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of Chetak C3501, Primus
SpecificationChetak C3501Primus
Power4 kWNot available
Torque20 Nm (at motor)Not available
Top Speed80 km/h(winner)75 km/h

Ownership Cost

Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.

ComponentChetak C3501Primus
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹1,647₹1,906
Annual Insurance (est.)₹4,050₹3,900
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹1,71,985₹1,67,529

Running Cost

Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.

Charging Cost Calculator

Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.

Monthly Cost

₹176

Yearly Cost

₹2,115

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹18,885

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹16,285

Dimensions

Specification comparison of Chetak C3501, Primus
SpecificationChetak C3501Primus
Width725 mmNot available
Wheelbase1355 mmNot available
Boot Space35 LNot available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Single-sided leading link / MonoshockNot available
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / drumNot available

Safety

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Chetak C3501

Brooklyn Black

Primus

Ocean Blue

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

Chetak C3501

Pros

  • 153 km claimed range
  • Reverse assist mode
  • Metal body durability

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the Primus
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the Primus

Primus

Pros

  • 136 km range
  • New-generation Ampere platform
  • Fast charging support

Cons

  • Lower range than the Chetak C3501
  • Lower top speed than the Chetak C3501

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

Chetak C3501

The Chetak C3501 leads on range, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

Primus

The Primus leads on ex-showroom (starting), ac home charging (full). It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

Chetak C3501

Overall

4.7

Performance

8.7

Charging

0.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

10.0

Ownership

0.0

Primus

Overall

4.8

Performance

0.0

Charging

9.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

10.0

Owner Reviews

No ratings yet — be the first to review the Chetak C3501.

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience with the Chetak C3501.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chetak C3501

Primus

Related News

Launches, software updates and coverage for the vehicles compared here.

No news yet

Coverage of the Chetak C3501 and Primus will appear here once published.

Which one should you buy?

Chetak C3501

Best ValueBest RangeBest PerformanceBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

Primus

A solid all-round choice among those compared.