Key Highlights
- Ather 450X Gen 3 and the TVS iQube are the most popular electric scooters in India
- Ather 450X Gen 3 features PMS motor with 5.4kW peak power and 22Nm torque
- TVS iQube electric scooter features hub-mounted electric motor with 4.4kW peak power
- Ather 450X Gen 3 costs around Rs. 1.3 lakh (ex showroom) in India
- TVS iQube comes at an asking price of 1.05 lakh (ex showroom) in India
India is emerging as one of the biggest markets for electric vehicles. Multiple automobile giants have routed to the Indian market this year and have populated the Indian EV segment with electric cars, scooters, and bikes. The electric scooter category is rapidly being expanded with new models in all price categories. However, the trend is surging majorly in the budget segment.
OLA, TVS, and Bajaj have emerged as the prime contenders in this segment. The OLA S1 Pro, TVS iQube, and the Bajaj Chetak electric are a few examples. Ather also stole the limelight with its capable and practical Ather 450 electric scooter. We bet, most of you must be considering switching to an electric vehicle (scooter in this case) over the petrol counterparts for cost-effective riding.
And selecting the best option could be a task when you are out buying a new electric scooter. Since Ather 450 and the TVS iQube are amongst the most popular pocket-friendly electric scooters in the country, we are doing a quick comparison that will help you decide which one to buy.
Ather 450X Gen 3 Vs TVS iQube Electric Scooter: Engine, Top Speeds
| Model | Ather 450X Gen 3 | TVS iQube |
| Motor | PMS motor | hub-mounted |
| Peak Power | 5.4kW | 4.4kW |
| Peak Torque | 22Nm | 140Nm |
| Range | 108Km | 100km |
| Battery | 3.7kWh | 3.4kWh |
| Top Speed | 80km/hr | 78km/hr |
| Price | 1.3 lakh (ex-showroom) | 1.05 lak (ex showroom) |
Both Ather 450X Gen 3 and the TVS iQube come as new-age electric scooters with integrated Li-ion batteries. The Ather 450X Gen 3 electric scooter generates a maximum power of 5.4kW, while it has 3.3kW (rated power capacity) with the PMS motor. The TVS iQube generates slightly less 4.4kW and 3kW maximum and rated power capacity respectively with its hub-mounted electric scooter.
While the Ather 450X Gen 3 delivers more maximum power, it falls short of the maximum torque compared to the TVS iQube. It offers around 22Nm maximum torque, while the TVS iQube delivers around 140nm of maximum torque. As for the top speed, the Ather 450X Gen 3 electric scooter can deliver up to 80km/hr speed, whereas, the TVS iQube offers up to 78km/hr speeds.
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Ather 450X Gen 3 Vs TVS iQube Electric Scooter: Battery, Riding Range
Ather has integrated a 3.7kWh Li-ion battery inside the 450X electric scooter. On the other hand, the TVS iQube runs on a 3.4kWh Li-ion battery capacity. The former takes around 5.4 hours for a full charge, while the latter can be charged from zero to 100 percent in five hours. Both these electric scooters ship with a 5A charger. Speaking of the range, the Ather 450X can run up to 108km on a single charge compared to the 100km range offered by the TVS iQube electric scooter.
Ather 450X Gen 3 Vs TVS iQube Electric Scooter: Additional Features
The Ather 450X Gen 3 electric features multiple utility features and riding modes including Sport, Ride, Eco, and Smart Eco. It also integrates an on-board navigation system, and Remote diagnostics. Moving on to the TVS iQube, it offers over 118 connected features, smart statistics-based telematics, and remote charge status. The TVS iQube electric scooter also comes integrated with Q-park and Navigation assist features.
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Ather 450X Gen 3 Vs TVS iQube Electric Scooter: Price Comparison
The Ather 450X Gen 3 electric scooter is expensive compared to the TVS iQube electric scooter. The former is priced at around 1.3 lakh (ex-showroom), while the latter costs approx. Rs. 1.5 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.
