Ather 450S: Ather 450S, 450X electric scooters launched in India: Price starts at Rs 1.30 lakh

Ather Energy today launched the 450S and the updated 450X electric scooters in the Indian market, with prices starting from Rs 1.30 lakh and Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The two-wheeler manufacturer has already commenced the bookings for the Ather 450S and 450X at its official website. Deliveries will start in a phased manner, starting with 450X with 2.9 kWh battery by the third week of August, the 450S by the end of August, and the 450X with 3.7 kWh battery in October 2023.

Pro packs will be priced at Rs 14,000 for the 450S, Rs 16,000 for the 450X with a 2.9 kWh battery, and Rs 23,000 for the 450 with a 3.7 kWh battery. Customers can choose the Pro pack over the core configuration of the 450S and 450X electric scooters.
Ex-showroom prices (inclusive of FAME II & State Subsidy)

Ather 450S: Battery and range
Powering the Ather 450S is a 2.9 kWh battery, offering an IDC range of 115 km. The electric scooter accelerates from 0-40 kmph in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 90 kmph. The Ather 450S has a 5.4 kW peak power output and 22 Nm torque. The battery can be charged from 0-80 percent in 6 hour 36 minutes at home. Using an Ather Grid fast charger, the 450S can be charged at a speed of up to 1.5km/min

Ather 450X: Battery and range
The updated Ather 450X is now available in 2.9 kWh and 3.7 kWh battery options, offering a certified range of 115 km and 150 km, respectively. The Ather 450X does 0-40 kmph in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 90 kmph. The electric motor in the 450X generates a peak power of 6.4 kW and a max torque of 26 Nm.

Ather 450S, 450X: Features
In terms of features, the Ather 450S and 450X get a 7-inch display, combined with newly designed switchgear. The Ather 450S and 450X electric scooters come equipped with new switchgear and two new switch additions, one-click reverse, and a joystick.

The new FallSafe™ feature in Ather 450S and 450X can detect changes in the scooter’s speed and acceleration when the rider is about to fall over. This feature switches off the motor and activates flashing indicator lights to notify those around to step forward to rescue the rider. Additionally, the electric scooters get an ‘Emergency Stop Signal’ in the Indian market for the first time, claims Ather. This feature works when the user brakes at a speed of over 50kmph, and brake lights blink to give riders behind a visual cue/ warning.
Ather 450S also sports a coasting regen feature that slows the vehicle down while at a steady coast (no acceleration and no manual braking) and recycles the energy back into the battery. The brand claims that this will result in an improved range of up to 7%, depending on modes.