Ather 450X: Specifications And Price

Ather Energy based in Bengaluru launched the new 450X electric scooter in India with prices starting at approximately 99,000 (ex-showroom, India). While, the Delhi price is around 85,000 (ex-showroom). Two performance packs will be offered for the new electric scooter-Plus and Pro are offered with monthly subscriptions or at an upfront cost. The Ather 450X Plus can be purchased at a subscription cost of as much as 1699 per month while the Ather 450X Pro is priced at as much as 1999 per month. The upfront cost for the 450X Plus is about 1.49 lakh (in Delhi, about 1.35 lakh), and the 450X Pro is about 1.59 lakh (in Delhi, about 1.45 lakh). Delhi’s prices are subject to state subsidies under the EV policy.

The latest Ather 450X is the powerful version of the 450 which is already on sale and comes with a host of enhancements including a bigger battery pack, more power and better performance. Visually, the 450X barring the handlebar doesn’t change much. But in addition to the white shade already on offer, it is now available in two new color choices-matte grey and mint green- Bookings for the Ather 450X will begin in multiple cities, with deliveries starting from July this year.

The biggest change on the Ather 450X is the introduction of larger battery cells requiring a new battery pack and now supporting up to 2.9 kWh, compared with 2.71 kWh on the Ather 450. Currently, the electric motor produces about 6 kW which is about 8 bhp, 0.8 bhp more than the standard version. Peak torque went up to 26 Nm by 6 Nm. The scooter has also seen a weight reduction of 11 kg and the top speed has been increased to 85 kmph. The electric scooter can sprint in just 3.3 seconds from 0-40 kmph, while grade capacity has increased to 20 degrees. The Ather 450X promises an 85 kmph range in Eco mode, and 75 km in Ride mode.

In place of the Linux system, the Ather 450X also gets a new Android-based user interface that brings greater adaptability. The system now comes with a Dark mode, and the Bluetooth connectivity feature allows you to receive or cancel incoming calls, play and change music while the navigation changes to more accurate reading.

As regards competition, the 450X will lock horns in the segment against the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube and Okinawa iPraise. With a new fabrication facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, the company is expanding its production operations. The company is planning to sell around 30,000 units this year and the new plant is targeting a significant margin to reduce the waiting time period.