Ather 450X : The electric two-wheeler segment is beginning to heat up in India, and one name that has featured prominently is that of Ather Energy.
The Ather 450X – At the heart of Ather’s line-up is the Ather 450 X, a connected electric vehicle providing discerning individuals an unparalleled drive experience.
Entirely designed and made in India, the 450X is no ordinary scooter – instead, it is a tech-laden, performance-driven, elegant solution with an ability to replace the traditional petrol scooters intelligently and stylishly.
Here, we shall take a closer look at what the Ather 450X stands for, and whether it deserves the increasing popularity among city riders.
Ather 450X Streamlined, Quality, and Practical Design
Design The Ather 450X has typical minimalist features and a very futuristic look about it. It has smooth body panels, a sharp LED headlamp and an overall aerodynamic look in traffic.
It’s small enough to be able to fit in tighter city lanes but big enough to give you some stability once you start picking up some speed.
It has good construction with material that feels premium and a solid finish to it with a lot of details put in to it.
It’s available in slick-sounding colors such as Cosmic Black, Lunar Grey, Still White and Salt Green, which should please buyers with a mix of reserved and all-out tastes.
Under Seat Storage The scooter also comes with spacious 22 litres of under seat storage that can store half-face helmet and your daily utilities.
Speed That Feels Good to Use
One of the primary reasons to look at the Ather 450X is definitely its performance. It comes with a 6.4 kW electric motor that produces 26 Nm of torque and is also one of the fastest scooters in its segment.
In just 3.3 seconds, the 450X can reach 40 km/h from a standstill so no time is wasted in city traffic.
Riders can select from several modes — Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp and SmartEco — all of which adjust the power and efficiency modes.
In Warp mode, the scooter is a real sporty number – wicked fun to ride, while Eco mode on the other hand enables the maximum ride per charge for everyday commuting purposes.
Battery and Real-World Range
The Ather 450X is powered by a 3.7 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a certified range of approximately 150 km, but real-world usage would be 85-105 km, depending on the riding style and mode selected.
That’s plenty for 2–3 days of urban use on a single charge for most people living in cities.
It can be charged through a home charging setup (Ather Dot) and takes 5-6 hours to charge fully.
For faster replenishment, Ather provides fast charging at its expanding public charging network, the Ather Grid, that allows you cover 1.5 km every minute.
Technology and Smart Features
Where the 450X really stands apart is with its 7-inch touchscreen dashboard running an Android-based OS. It provides you with turn-by-turn navigation, ride statistics, Bluetooth capabilities, music control and OTA without staring at phone.
It has responsive, easy to use UI with support for documents storage like RC and license as well.
Ather App lets you track ride statistics, get location direction, set a push navigation also mission control feature that allows for your scooter to Connect with your phone: phone is the new key to your scooter set, find nearest charging points, change ride modes and you get further OTA (over- the- air) upgrades.
Ride Comfort and Handling
The Ather 450X comes with telescopic front forks and rear monoshock to provide balanced suspension setup.
It’s inherently tuned for more handling, so you’ll feel it turn-ready and solid, especially when cornering or making quick moves in traffic.
Disc brakes on either side are entrusted with stopping duties and they are further aided by CBS (combined braking system).
The tyres grip well whether the road is wet or dry, which makes for a stable, predictable scooter.
Pros:
Instant torque and fun to ride
Very solidly built and contemporary looking
Intuitive 16-inch color touchscreen and smart connectivity
Realistic city range
fast charging facilities available at Ather Grid
Frequent updating of the software and support for apps
Cons:
On the costs side Initial is higher Compared to petrol Hondas.
Charging infrastructure is still growing in many cities
Can feel too firm on rough roads
No offsite chargeable swappable battery
Not very pillion friendly for long rides
Ather 450X Final Verdict
The Ather 450X is not just a scooter — it’s a new way to experience energy Source: The new scooter we had all been waiting for is finally here.
It brings together performance, design and tech to offer what is possibly the most unique ownership experience in the traditional two-wheeler space.
If you’re prepared to make the leap to electric and want something that’s beyond just basic transport, the Ather 450X is the smart, green and fun pick of the pack.