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Ampere Magnus Neo vs Honda QC1

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 9 Oct 2026.

Ampere Magnus Neo
Honda QC1

Ampere

Magnus Neo

From ₹90,999

Full Magnus Neo page Change

Honda

QC1

From ₹90,708

Full QC1 page Change
Ampere Magnus NeoMagnus Neo · ₹90,999
Honda QC1QC1 · ₹90,708

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Magnus Neo: ₹90,999 QC1: ₹90,708 (ahead) QC1 ₹291 cheaper
Braking Magnus Neo: Not listed QC1: Combined braking (CBS)
Range Magnus Neo: 125 km (ahead) QC1: 80 km Claimed
Power Magnus Neo: 2.4 kW (ahead) QC1: 1.8 kW
Weight Magnus Neo: 104 kg QC1: 85 kg Seat height 777 vs 745 mm

Pick the Magnus Neo for more range and more power.

Pick the QC1 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹90,999
₹90,708
On-road in
₹95,012
₹94,716
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹2,525 a month
₹2,517 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
2.4 kW
1.8 kW
Torque
Not listed
77 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
125 km
80 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
Ampere, by Greaves Electric Mobility
Not listed
Model
Magnus Neo
Not listed
Body Type
Electric Scooter
Not listed
Ex-showroom Price (Delhi)
Rs 90,999
Not listed
Fuel Type
Electric
Not listed
Riding Modes
2 modes plus reverse
Not listed
Vehicle Warranty
3 years or 30,000 km
Not listed
Battery Warranty
5 years or 75,000 km
Not listed

Motor & Battery

Battery Capacity
2.3 kWh
1.5 kWh Honda Mobile Power Pack e: Single Swappable Battery
Battery Chemistry
LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Not listed
Battery Life
1,70,000 km (Ampere)
Not listed
Charger
Off-board
Not listed
Charging Time (0 to 80%)
5 hours
Not listed
Charging Time (0 to 100%)
6 hours
Not listed
Motor Type
Not listed
In-Wheel Brushless DC / Permanent Magnet Motor
Charging Time
Not listed
Battery Swapping in 1 min / Home Charger 0-100% in 3.5 hours

Performance

Top Speed
60 kmph
50 km/h (Urban City Commuter)
Acceleration 0 to 40 kmph
6.5 seconds
Not listed
Gradeability
12 degrees
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
Drum
Not listed
Rear Brake
Drum
Not listed
ABS
Not available
Not listed
Wheel Size (Front / Rear)
12 inch / 10 inch
Not listed
Wheel Type
Steel
10-inch Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
130 mm Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
90/90-10 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
90/90-10 (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Frame
Dual-frame steel chassis
Not listed
Front Suspension
Not listed
Telescopic Front Fork
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Single Shock Absorber
Frame Type
Not listed
Lightweight Steel Underbone
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,220 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
150 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
777 mm
745 mm
Ground Clearance
156 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
104 kg
85 kg (Ultra Lightweight)
Boot Space
22 L
Not listed
Length
Not listed
1,750 mm
Width
Not listed
680 mm
Height
Not listed
1,100 mm

Instrument Cluster

Cluster
3.5 inch LCD
Not listed
IoT Connectivity
Not available
Not listed
Display Type
Not listed
5.0-inch High-Contrast LCD Instrument Panel with Battery State-of-Charge & Speed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth Connectivity)
Navigation
Not listed
App-based Trip & Location Tracking
USB Charging
Not listed
USB Charging Port

Safety & Convenience

Reverse Mode
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
2 plus reverse
2 Riding Modes: Standard and Eco Mode
Seat
Ergonomic seat
Not listed
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No
Reverse Assist
Not listed
No
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Regenerative Braking System

Lights

Lighting
Not detailed on Ampere's Neo page
Not listed
Headlight
Not listed
Full LED Headlamp with Integrated DRLs
Taillight
Not listed
Compact LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Height
777 mm
Not listed
Boot Space
22 litres
Not listed
Helmet Capacity
One half helmet
Not listed
Seat Type
Not listed
Single Piece Urban Commuter Seat
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space
Not listed
26 Litres Under-Seat Storage (Single battery layout leaves ample boot space for helmet)

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹90,999
₹90,708
Colours
3 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Magnus Neo₹90,999 QC1₹90,708 QC1 ₹291 less

On-road price by city

Magnus Neo Magnus Neo against QC1 QC1

CityMagnus NeoQC1Gap
Mumbai₹95,012₹94,716QC1 ₹296 less
Pune₹95,012₹94,716QC1 ₹296 less
New Delhi₹95,012₹94,716QC1 ₹296 less
Bengaluru₹95,012₹94,716QC1 ₹296 less
Chennai₹95,012₹94,716QC1 ₹296 less
Hyderabad₹95,012₹94,716QC1 ₹296 less
Ahmedabad₹1 Lakh₹1 LakhQC1 ₹314 less
Kolkata₹1.01 Lakh₹1.01 LakhQC1 ₹296 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Magnus Neo or the QC1?

The QC1, by ₹291 on the versions compared here: Magnus Neo Magnus Neo at ₹90,999 against QC1 QC1 at ₹90,708, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹95,012 against ₹94,716.

Which has more range?

The Magnus Neo claims 125 km against 80 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Magnus Neo Magnus Neo makes 2.4 kW and the QC1 QC1 makes 1.8 kW and 77 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,525 a month for the Magnus Neo and ₹2,517 for the QC1, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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