Okinawa i-Praise vs Ampere Nexus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Okinawa i-Praise and Ampere Nexus are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹6,844 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The i-Praise takes 3 of the 3 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the i-Praise and 7/10 for the Nexus.
Category by category
Price
i-Praise
The i-Praise starts ₹6,844 lower (₹1,23,155 against ₹1,29,999), about ₹210 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
i-Praise
i-Praise claims 139 km against 136 km. That is roughly ₹130 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
i-Praise
i-Praise adds single-channel abs and rear disc brake that the Nexus does not have on any variant.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the i-Praise if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is range and features together
- your priority is daily city commuting
Buy the Nexus if
- your priority is riders wanting quick scooters
- your priority is tech-focused buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | i-Praise | Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,23,155 | ₹1,29,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,30,149 | ₹1,03,142 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹9,165 | ₹8,515 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,248 | ₹4,952 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,55,562 | ₹1,26,609 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Okinawai-Praise | AmpereNexus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,23,155 | ₹1,29,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,910 | ₹4,120 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 2.5 kW | 5 kW |
| Battery | 3.3 kWh | 3 kWh |
| Claimed range | 139 km | 136 km |
| Charging time | 5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Top speed | 58 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 126.4 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1320 mm |
| Length | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Width | 745 mm | 721 mm |
| Height | 1165 mm | 1152 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 200 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | E-ABS | Standard |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | Double Shocker with Dual Tube Technology | Dual Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12tubelesstyres | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12tubelesstyres | 90/90-12 |
i-Praise vs Nexus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the i-Praise or the Nexus?
- The i-Praise is cheaper by ₹6,844 at the base variant (₹1,23,155 against ₹1,29,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the i-Praise or the Nexus?
- The i-Praise claims 139 km against 136 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the i-Praise and Nexus in Delhi?
- About ₹27,007: roughly ₹1,30,149 for the i-Praise and ₹1,03,142 for the Nexus, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,55,562 for the i-Praise and ₹1,26,609 for the Nexus, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Nexus comes out ₹28,953 ahead.
