Ather 450 Electric Scooter: Launch Date, Price, Features & Performance
The Ather 450 is an electric scooter developed by Ather Energy, an Indian company specializing in electric vehicles. It was first launched in Bengaluru in September 2018.
The scooter is powered by a 5.4 kW Brushless DC (BLDC) electric motor, delivering 7.2 BHP of power and 20.5 Nm of torque. It features a 3.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, providing a certified range of up to 146 km on a single charge. The Ather 450 can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 90 km/h.
Key features of the Ather 450 include a 7-inch touchscreen dashboard with onboard navigation, diagnostics, all-LED lighting, fast charging capabilities, reverse parking assist, auto-cancelling indicators, smartphone integration, and cloud connectivity for data synchronization. It also offers an incognito mode to protect user privacy.
In January 2020, Ather Energy introduced an upgraded version called the Ather 450X, which includes performance enhancements such as a higher capacity battery, improved acceleration, and additional features like Bluetooth connectivity and a more advanced dashboard.
As of January 2025, Ather Energy has announced the launch of the latest iteration of the Ather 450 series, scheduled for January 4, 2025. This new model is expected to include upgrades in terms of powertrain and features, further enhancing the performance and user experience.
The Ather 450 series has been available in various Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Mysore, Hubli, Jaipur, and Hyderabad. The pricing for the Ather 450X in India starts at approximately ₹1.43 lakh (ex-showroom), with higher variants priced up to ₹1.57 lakh.
For the most current information on pricing, availability, and features, it is advisable to visit Ather Energy's official website or contact authorized dealers.
