Key Highlights
- Apex 450 e-scooter comes as the fastest e-scooter from Ather
- Introduced with a new TecPac+ mode
- Special color scheme complemented by a transparent rear design
- Over 100kmph top speed
Ather Energy has finally taken the wraps off its most hyped electric scooter- Apex 450. The EV startup from Bengaluru has kickstarted 2024 with this new high-speed electric scooter which also is now the most premium offering. Priced starting at Rs. 1.89 lakh, the Ather Apex 450 has already gone up for pre-orders a few weeks back in India. For more details, read below:
Ather Apex 450 Powertrain And Features
| Ather Apex 450 | Powetrain |
| Motor | 7kW |
| Peak torque | 26 Nm |
| Battery | 3.6 kWh |
| Certified Range | 157 km per charge |
| True Range | 110 km per charge |
| Charging Time | 5 hours 45 minutes |
| Top Speed | 100kph |
| Acceleration (with Warp+ mode) | 0-40 kph in 2.9 seconds |
Motor
Ather has loaded the Apex 450 with an electric motor that has 7kW rated capacity. This is a marginal upgrade over the Ather 450X that utilizes a 6.4 kW motor. The Apex 450’s motor can produce a peak torque figure of 26Nm. This new motor aids with increasing the top speed of the e-scooter.
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Battery And Range
Ather hasn’t made any changes to the battery size. The 450 Apex is packed with the identical 3.7 kWh battery module as the Ather 450X. But despite the same battery size, Ather has made significant improvement with the performance and the range is increased to 157 km per charge. This is achieved with the new regenerative breaking system.
Do note that this is the certified range and the True range claimed by the company is 110 km per charge. As for the battery charging time, Ather claims Apex 450 will take around 5 hours and 45 minutes for a full charge.
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Acceleration And Top Speed
The upgraded electric motor inside the Apex 450 e-scooter allows it to reach over 100kph. That’s when the high-performance mode is activated. This makes it the only Ather scooter till date to reach this top speed. Additionally, the Apex 450 e-scooter features Warp+ mode. This is an exclusive mode for the new variant which helps it to reach 0-40kph in just 2.9 seconds.
Additional Features
Amomgst the unique set of features offered by the Apex 450 e-scooter is the ‘Magic Twist’. This feature slows down the e-scooter by simply twisting the accelerator backward by 15 degrees without actually using the brakes. Furthermore, the Apex 450 e-scooter features a large 7-inch digital display with navigation support.
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Ather 450 Apex Price In India
The Ather 450 Apex e-scooter is launched with a starting price tag of Rs. 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom). This new flagship Ather electric scooter will be available in Indium Blue color option. The pre-bookings have started and the deliveries are set to commence starting March this year.
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Conclusion: Worth A Buy?
With the Apex 450 electric scooter, Ather definitely has created a competent atmosphere in the EV space. And when we consider the premium category, Ather’s 450 e-scooter lineup has been quite popular in the country. The fresh variant is promising overall when it comes to design language and performance delivery which makes it worth a buy under Rs. 2 lakh price bracket.
