Which scooter is better Ampere Magnus EX or Ampere Primus?

According to our average user rating, Ampere Primus has a score of 4.5/5 while Ampere Magnus EX is rated 3.0/5.

Which scooter among Ampere Magnus EX and Ampere Primus is cheaper?

Ampere Magnus EX is the cheapest among these scooters.

Which scooter between Ampere Magnus EX and Ampere Primus has a better range?

Ampere Magnus EX (121 km) has a better range than Ampere Primus (107 km).

Which scooter is heavier Ampere Magnus EX or Ampere Primus?

Ampere Primus is heavier (130 kg) than Ampere Magnus EX (90 kg).

Ampere Magnus EX vs Ampere Primus

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ampere Magnus EX and Ampere Primus. The ex-showroom price of Ampere Magnus EX is ₹ 1,04,619 and Ampere Primus is ₹ 1,09,904. Ampere Magnus EX is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Ampere Primus is available in 4 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Ampere Magnus EX and Ampere Primus.

Magnus EX vs Primus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Magnus EX	Primus
Price	₹ 1,04,619	₹ 1,09,904
Riding Range	121 Km	107 Km
Charging time	6-7 Hrs	5 Hrs
Power	2100 W	4000 W

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Magnus EX

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₹ 1,04,619

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Primus

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Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 1,09,904

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Power & Performance


Max Power	2,100 W	4,000 W
Rated Power (W) Rated power is the continuous power output that an electric motor can generate without overheating.	1200	3400
Max Torque	--	--
Riding Range (Km) The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel.	121	107
Top Speed (Kmph) The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve.	53	77
Battery charging time (Hrs) The time taken for the battery to charge on a regular charger.	6-7	5
Fast charging time The time taken for the battery to charge through a manufacturer on a regular charger.	No	Optional
Riding Modes	Eco and Power	Eco, City and Power
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Motor type The type of motor used by an electric vehicle.	BLDC Vector Sine Wave	PMS Motor
Battery capacity (kWh) The battery capacity affects the range of electric vehicles.	2.295	3
Battery type Battery types majorly include two varieties - Lithium-ion and Lead Acid.	Advanced Lithium Battery	Lithium Ion
No. Of Batteries	1	1
Portable Battery	Yes	Yes
Swappable Battery	No	No
Charger Type	Portable Charger	Portable Charger
Charger output Charger output suggest the voltage at which a charger can recharge a battery. A bigger capacity charger can recharge the battery at a faster rate.	60V, 7.5A Li	51.2V, 15A
Carrying capacity (kg) The load carrying capacity certified by a manufacturer.	150	150
Gradeability (Degree) The steepness of grade that a motor vehicle is capable of climbing at efficient speed.	13±2	8
Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others.	Electric	Electric

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks.	Telescopic	Telescopic
Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock.	Coil Spring	Dual Shocker
Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill.	HBS	CBS
Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup.	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm) Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	130	--
Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear.	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm) Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	130	--
Calliper Type	No	No
Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels.	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch) Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel.	10	12
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel.	10	12
Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre.	3.00 - 10 4PR	--
Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre.	3.00 - 10 4PR	--
Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type.	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line.	No	No

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg) Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables.	90	130
Seat Height (mm) The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground.	780	--
Ground Clearance (mm) The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle.	147	150
Overall Length (mm) Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back.	1,920	1,912
Overall Width (mm) Total width of the vehicle.	685	705
Overall Height (mm) Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen.	1,120	1,133
Wheelbase (mm) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel.	1,390	1,400
Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler.	Conventional Frame	Underbone

Manufacturer Warranty


Battery warranty (Year) A battery warranty promises to repair or replace the battery (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions.	Whichever comes first 20,000 kms or 3	3
Motor warranty (Year) Motor warranty promises to repair or replace the motor (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions.	Whichever comes first 20,000 kms or 3	3

features

Instrument Cluster


Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime.	Digital	Digital
Regenerative breaking The Regenerative Braking system converts the kinetic energy during deceleration and stores it in the vehicle's battery.	No	No
Touch screen display Touchscreen display makes toggling between options or accessing features easier than the button-operated method.	No	No
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
Central locking system Central Locking System is a safety feature that is activated using the key of the two-wheeler.	No	No
Artificial sound Electric vehicles do not have the same sound as an internal combustion engine. Thus, some manufacturers use an onboard speaker to deliver an artificial sound that mimics an internal combustion engine.	No	No
Hill Assist Hill Assist feature ensures that a vehicle does not roll back on an incline.	No	No
Anti theft system Anti Theft System is a security system that triggers an alarm when someone tries to tamper with a vehicle.	No	No
Geo fencing Geo Fencing limits the use of an electric vehicle in a pre-defined region. Owner can set the distance that a vehicle can ride from the starting point.	No	No
Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling.	Digital	Digital
Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating.	NA	No
Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted.	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter.	1	1
Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge.	Yes	Yes
Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display.	Yes	Yes

Storage


Front storage box	No	Yes
Under seat storage	Yes	22 ltr

Mobile App Connectivity


Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music.	No	Yes

Light System


DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles.	Yes	Yes
Shift Light Shift Light is an onboard indicator that suggests that the rider should go a gear higher. The shift light can be programmed on select motorcycles.	No	No
Headlight Type Headlight type indicates the type of headlamp a vehicle uses. Most vehicles come with a halogen headlight although LED headlights have started to become more common.	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light Brake/taillight is used to warn the vehicle behind. The brake lights are turned ON when a rider pushes either (front/rear) of the brake levers.	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Turn signal aims to indicate that the rider will turn his/her vehicle in a particular direction.	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light Pass light is used to indicate that the rider plans to overtake the vehicle in front of it. The pass light indicates to the vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes

GPS & Charging


GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster.	No	Yes
USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle.	Yes	Yes

Switchgear


Parking assist Parking assists the rider move the vehicle back by using acceleration. This feature will always have a speed limit.	No	No
Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Reverse mode Reverse mode allows the rider to reverse a vehicle with the use of the engine. inclines.	No	Yes
Start/stop button Start/Stop Button is used to start or stop the engine. It is usually located on the right-side of the switchgear.	Yes	Yes
Start Type Start type indicates the type of starting mechanism a two-wheeler uses. Most two-wheelers today come with an electric starter, also known as self-starter. The vehicles also get a kick-starter, although the latter is not available in many premium motorcycles.	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch Killswitch is used to turn off the engine without turning off the key.	No	Yes

Pillion Comfort


Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat.	No	No
Pillion Backrest Pillion backrest aims to enhance the passenger comfort. The backrest is usually seen on cruiser-style motorcycles although several top-box manufacturers add that feature to the storage box.	No	No
Pillion Grabrail A pillion grabrail can be used by a passenger to hold on to the motorcycle/scooter. The feature comes as standard on all two-wheelers with a passenger seat.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Pillion seat allows the rider to carry a passenger on a two-wheeler. All two-wheelers come with a pillion seat although some bobber-style motorcycles like Jawa Perak do not get the feature.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest Pillion footrest is a place where the passenger can rest his/her feet when travelling on a motorcycle.	Yes	Yes

Additional Features


Additional features	Portable Battery Pack, Detachable Battery	Drive Mode

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Looks quite attractive
- Claimed range of 121kms
- Gets lots of features
- Gets a practical design
- Comes loaded with features
- Claims to offer a 107km range
Could be better
- Charge time of up to 6 hours
- Max speed of 50kmph
- Limited sales, service reach
- Gets drum brakes at both ends
- Takes five hours for a full charge
- Offers only 77kmph top speed

Colors


Available Colours	Metallic Red Galactic Grey Graphite Black	Royal Orange Havelock Blue Himalayan White Buck Black

Reviews


Overall rating	3.0(210 ratings) 97 reviews	4.5(13 ratings) 4 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	3.4	4.5
Reliability	2.9	4.6
Comfort	3.6	4.4
Service Experience	2.9	4.5
Value for Money	3.3	4.4

Reviews

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Value for money

I am owning Magnus EX past 18 months. Almost 12000 kms drive. Per charge 95 to 100 km

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Very nice

Very practical vehicle for Indian roads, very useful for hilly areas, smooth riding p

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Ampere Primus electric scooter: First Ride Review

06 April 2023

Neil Nair

The Primus promises to be more refined while also focusing on performance and being more premium than its sibling. We rode the Ampere Primus for a short stint to find out if these claims are true.