Key Highlights
- Ather 450X entry-level variant launched
- Costs Rs. 98,079 (ex showroom)
- Features same powertrain as the premium version
- Misses out on smart features
Ather Energy has been one of those brands that rattled the two-wheeler electric automotive market in India. The Ather 450X is the company’s most premium electric scooter option available for the Indian consumers. Now, Ather has introduced the highly anticipated variant of the 450X that costs less that Rs. 1 lakh. Here’s what the new Ather 450X offers in terms of powertrain and features:
Ather 450X New Base Variant Powertrain: What Remains Same?
| Ather 450X | Powertrain |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh |
| Motor | 6.2kW |
| Top Speed | 90 kmph |
| Range | 146 km per charge |
| Charging Time | 15 hours 20 minutes |
| Price | Rs. 98,079 |
Ather hasn’t made any major changes to the new 450X base variant’s powertrain. The new budget Ather 450X also has the same 6.2kW electric motor as the high-end version. The peak torque produced by this new electric scooter is 26 Nm.
The affordable Ather 450X version has the same 3.7kWh battery pack which is IP67 certified. The top speed claimed is 90 kmph. The base variant of Ather 450X electric scooter’s riding range will be up to 146 km with each charge.
Ather 450X Base Variant: What’s Different?
While the powertrain on the Ather 450X base variant remains identical, it has several features missing that explains the lower price tag. The base model of the new Ather electric scooter comes void of the multiple riding modes which you get with the premium version. Also, it comes sans GPS navigation, OTA update support, Bluetooth, parking-assist, and hill-hold assist modes. The connected system is also
The fast-charging battery support is also removed from the Ather 450X base variant. The new model will now take around 15 hours and 20 minutes for a full battery recharge and also can’t be charged at the Ather fast charging network. The digital instrument cluster on the base version is also revamped to a basic format.
Ather 450X Base Version Price, Availability
The Ather 450X base model’s pricing is the key highlight. It has ben announced at Rs. 98,079 (ex-showroom). Ather is also offering a Pro Pack with which will allow users to upgrade the base model with additional features and tech. This pack will cost an extra Rs. 30,364. As for the color options, the Ather 450X base model will be available in Cosmic Black, Space Grey, Still White, Lunar Grey, and Space Grey shades.
