Lumin vs Neta: which is better?
As of 2026, neither Lumin nor Neta is better outright — it depends on what you value. Lumin is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿379,000 (฿170,000 below Neta), while Neta goes furthest on a charge at 480 km, 179 km more than its rival, and Neta offers the wider choice with 5 models. For the lowest entry price choose Lumin; for the longest range choose Neta.
Lumin and Neta are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. Lumin fields 2 models, priced from ฿379,000 up to ฿499,000 (average ฿439,000). Neta fields 5 models, priced from ฿549,000 up to ฿799,000 (average ฿641,000).
On entry price, Lumin is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿170,000 below Neta. Neta costs more to get into, but the range picture is different — see below.
For driving range, Neta offers the longer maximum at 480 km, 179 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 301 km for Lumin and 406 km for Neta. On straight-line pace, Neta posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 8.5s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into Lumin is the L AC Only at ฿379,000 (301 km, 28 kWh), while Neta opens with the V II Lite at ฿549,000 (382 km, 36 kWh). If outright range matters most, the Lumin L AC Only reaches 301 km and the Neta X Smart reaches 480 km. At the top of each range, the Lumin L DC is the flagship at ฿499,000 versus the Neta X Smart at ฿799,000.
In terms of choice, Neta gives buyers the broader line-up with 5 models to pick from. Lumin covers Hatchback body styles, while Neta covers SUV. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose Lumin to spend less getting in, or Neta for the longest range on a single charge.
The two brands target different body styles, so they rarely go head-to-head on the same segment. Lumin's prices span ฿120,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿250,000 for Neta — the wider ladder gives Neta more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing Lumin against Neta, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | Lumin | Neta |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 2 | 5 |
| Starting price | ฿379,000 | ฿549,000 |
| Top price | ฿499,000 | ฿799,000 |
| Average price | ฿439,000 | ฿641,000 |
| Max range | 301 km | 480 km |
| Average range | 301 km | 406 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 13s | 8.5s |
| Body types | Hatchback | SUV |
Bottom line: Lumin wins on entry price and Neta wins on range in this Lumin vs Neta match-up.