Design , Ride Quality
LCD Panel, Braking
Primus gets a 3 kW fixed battery pack that runs on an LFP (Lithium Ferrous-Phosphate) chemistry, powering a mid-mounted motor capable of producing 4kW of peak power. The company claims the battery is capable enough to give ARAI claimed efficiency of 107 km, whereas the motor can help you achieve 0-40kmph of speed in 4.2 seconds. Note this- 107km of claimed range could only be achieved in Eco mode, whereas the 4.2sec of acceleration could be made possible in Power mode. Well, achieving 100+ of range in the real world would be challenging as the performance in Eco mode is a bit conservative as the top speed is limited to 40-45 kmph. The performance in City mode is enough for the daily commutes, which can do a top speed of 60-65kmph, whereas I prefer Power mode as the performance was adequate for easy overtakes and zipping fast through traffic as well as on the highway.
The throttle response is quite smooth, and the Primus builds up speed linearly, which is convenient for new riders. The performance is not mind-blowingly fast as you would expect from e-2Ws but is adequate enough to cater to basic commuting duties.
The ride quality of the Primus is neither too soft nor too stiff, thus making it comfortable to go through bad patches of roads. Handling is also decent enough, and one would not feel 130kg of weight while maneuvering it through narrow roads. It is so easy to ride and feels comfortable enough. The only problem for me, though, is the ergonomics. Due to the high floorboard, it was a bit difficult to take sharp turns, especially for tall riders. Another downside, though, is its drum brake setup; despite being equipped with the combo-braking system, it wasn't confidence-inspiring. Adding a disc brake would make the overall riding dynamics quite sorted. The company should introduce a higher variant with a disc brake setup.
