One of India’s first EV startups which have gone on to secure a strong and loyal user base across the country goes by the name Ather Energy. The Ather 450X, the company’s most popular electric scooter yet, has proved its mettle despite the steep competition. We tell you everything that you need to know about this premium electric scooter. The Ather 450X is an all-rounder that could cater to urban trotters. The scooter puts out 6kW of peak power that propels it from standstill to 40kmph in just 3.3 seconds. The battery tops up from zero to 80 percent in 3 hours 35 mins when charging at home. The e-scooter also facilitates riders with various smart and connected features such as navigation and mobile phone connectivity.
Ather 450X price in India
The Ather 450X is priced around Rs 1,31,647 (ex-showroom Bengaluru) and the price varies based on the location of purchase. Back in January, Ather Energy pushed the prices on the 450X slightly and made the scooter dearer by Rs 5,500. The company has started charging Rs 5,475 for the Ather Dot Charger which was earlier priced at Re 1.
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Ather 450X ex-showroom and on-road prices by cities
| City | Ex-showroom price | On-road price | RTO cost | Insurance cost |
| New Delhi | Rs 1,18,995 | Rs 1,23,989* | Rs 230 | Rs 4,764 |
| Bangalore | Rs 1,31,647 | Rs 1,36,602* | Rs 700 | Rs 4,255 |
| Mumbai | Rs 1,24,125 | Rs 1,29,405* | Rs 758 | Rs 4,522 |
| Pune | Rs 1,23,810 | Rs 1,29,337* | Rs 1,008 | Rs 4,519 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 1,33,390 | Rs 1,38,594* | Rs 685 | Rs 4,519 |
| Ahmedabad | Rs 1,13,495 | Rs 1,29,055* | Rs 11,041 | Rs 4,519 |
| Chennai | Rs 1,33,390 | Rs 1,38,509* | Rs 850 | Rs 4,269 |
| Kolkata | Rs 1,31,594 | Rs 1,46,926* | Rs 6,250 | Rs 6,145 |
*estimated price via verified sources (actual on-road price may vary)
Ather 450X key features
- Motor Power: 6000 W
- Range: 116 km/charge
- Acceleration 0-40 kmph: 3.3 seconds
- Top speed: 80 kmph
- Battery capacity: 2.9 KWh
- Charging time: 5:45 hrs
- Kerb Weight: 108 kg
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Ather 450X specifications
The Ather 450X gets a 7-inch LED-backlit touchscreen TFT display which is the centre face of the dashboard. On the inside, the infotainment system runs on Snapdragon 212 quadcore processor clocked at 1.3GHz. The device is backed by 1GB RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. The system runs on Android Open Source OS and is IP65 certified.
Power, performance
- Motor power: 6000 W
- Rated power: 3300 W
- Top speed: 80 kmph
- Acceleration 0-40 kmph (3.3 seconds)
- Certified range: 116 km
- True range: 85 km
- Motor type: PMSM
- Max torque: 26 Nm
- Gradeability: 20 degree
- Carrying capacity: 175 kg
- Reverse mode: Yes
- Starting: Remote Start and Button Start
- Killswitch: Yes
- Processor: 1.3 GHz octa-core
- RAM: 1GB
Battery, charging
- Battery type: Lithium Ion
- Battery capacity: 2.9 kWh
- Battery charging time: 5.45 Hrs
- Charger output: Portable / 60V, 12A
- Fast charging: Yes
- Fast charging time: 1km/min
Light and indicator
- Headlight: LED
- Brake and tail Light: LED
- Turn signal: Lamp LED
- Low battery indicator: Yes
- Pass light: Yes
- Stand indicator: Yes
Smart features
- Display type: Touch screen
- Display size: 7-inch
- Bluetooth: Yes
- WiFi: No
- Riding modes: Yes
- Instrument console: Digital
- GPS navigation: Yes
- Geo fencing: Yes
- Anti theft alarm: Yes
- Cruise control: Yes
- Speedometer: Digital
- Tripmeter: Digital
- Clock: Yes
- Voice assistant: Yes
- DRLs: Yes
- Mobile app connectivity: Yes
- Central locking system: Yes
- Artificial sound: Yes
- Parking assist: Yes
- Hill assist: No
- Anti-theft system: No
- USB charging port: Yes
- Additional features: 5 Riding Modes (Eco, SmartEco, Ride, Sports and Warp), Ride Statistics, Welcome Lights, Live Vehicle Tracking, TPMS Support, Remote Boot Lock / Unlock, Infotainment.
Brakes, wheels, suspension
- Brakes technology: CBS with regen
- Front brake type and size: Disc, 200 mm
- Rear brake type and size: Disc, 190 mm
- Wheel type: Alloy
- Radial tyres: No
- Tyre type: Tubeless
- Rear wheel size: 12 inch
- Rear tyre size: 90/90 – R12
- Front wheel size: 12 inch
- Front tyre size: 90/90 – R12
- Front suspension: Telescopic Fork
- Rear suspension: Mono Shock
Body and dimensions
- Kerb weight: 108 KG
- Length: 1,800 mm
- Height: 1250 mm
- Width: 700 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,278 mm
- Ground clearance: 160 mm
- Seat height: 780 mm
- Chassis type: Tubular
- Front storage: No
- Under seat storage: 22
- Seat type: Single
- Passenger footrest: Yes
- Pillion backrest: No
- Pillion grabrail: Yes
- Pillion seat: Yes
- Pillion footrest: Yes
Ather 450X colours
- White
- Space Grey
- Mint
Ather 450X warranty
- Battery warranty: 3 years/ unlimited-kilometre
- Motor warranty: 3 years/ unlimited-kilometre
Service and maintenance
- Regular service: Regular servicing is conducted at the 5,000km mark. Ather offers an active service subscription plan to reduce the overall service cost. In case a consumer doesn’t opt for the plan, Ather charges Rs 450/hour as labour cost. A doorstep pick-up and drop service are offered for Rs 550 + GST.
Ather 450X review
The Ather 450X adopts a clean yet futuristic design approach and despite being on sale in the market without any updates in the recent past has stayed relevant. The technology on the scooter still compares well with what the segment offer. A strong suit of the 450X has been the reliability and general fuss-free experience that signifies a well-developed product. Ather has also steered clear of fire troubles and under-performance that many scooters in the market today have. Despite the steep price tag, the Ather 450X provides a wholesome EV experience and should definitely rank well on your EV shopping list.
Pros
Cons
- A bit expensive
- Buggy OTA updates
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