Ather has introduced the new Ather 450 Apex, the company’s next electric scooter, in an online event, after teasers. This comes in a new Indium Blue colour with a depth of red and a satin-like feel. There are transparent panels for the chassis that are glossy outside, frosted inside.
The main highlight is the 100Kmph speed with the new Warp+ mode, thanks to the 7.0 kW Peak Motor Power, even though Max torque is the same 26 Nm. From throttle input to wheel movement, it takes just 90 ms, says the company. It can do 0 to 40 in 2.9 seconds, making it 4 seconds faster than the Ather 450x Gen 3.
The new Magic Twist lets you slow down and even stop the scooter when you reverse the throttle. This works differently compared to regen, says the company.
It has the same 3.7kWh battery with 110KM Trurange and 157Km certified range, same fast charging rate. It has the same screen and dashboard features.
| Models | Ather 450 Apex | Ather 450x Gen 3 |
| Peak Motor Power | 7.0 kW | 6.2kW |
| Battery | 3.7kWh Lithium-ion | |
| Certified Range | 157 km | 150 km |
| On-Road Range (SmartEco) | 110 km | |
| Fast Charging Rate | 1.5km/min (0-50% SOC) 1km/min (50-80% SOC) | |
| Kerb Weight | 111.6Kg | |
| Dashboard | Snapdragon 212 Quad-core 1.3GHz, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage |
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| Colours | Indium Blue with transparent panels | Space Grey, Still White, Salt Green, True Red, Cosmic Black, Lunar Grey |
Pricing and availability
The Ather 450 Apex starts at Rs. 1,89,000 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), is now available to book on the Ather website, and will roll out starting from March 2024. According to the website, FAME II subsidy is not available for the model, that is the reason for the price increase.
The Ather 450 Apex also includes Ather Connect connected and smart features free for 3 years, Ather Battery Protect for 5 years or 60000 KM and Apex collectibles that includes Handcrafted helmet, Ather TPMS, Neckgaiter, Iron-on patch and a Key chain.