Bengaluru-based startup Ather Energy has launched the updated Ather 450 range which includes the Ather 450 X, 450 S, and 450 Apex. Interested customers can book the new range of scooters online or by visiting their nearest dealership, test rides are also underway with deliveries expected to begin soon. The 450 S is priced at Rs 1.3 lakh, the 450 X with 2.9 kWh is priced at Rs 1.47 lakh, the 450X with 3.7 kWh is priced at Rs 1.57 lakh and the top-of-the-line 450 Apex is priced at Rs 2 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).
The new Ather 450 range features minor cosmetic changes, new features, improved range, new colour options and much more. The 450S gets a 2.9 kWh battery, which now offers an improved claimed range of 105 km in Smart Eco mode. The battery pack comes paired with an electric motor that puts out 5.4 kW and 22 Nm. The price of the updated Ather 450S has increased by Rs 4,400. It now features a slightly more powerful 375W charger, replacing the older 350W unit. This upgrade enables quicker charging compared to the earlier version.
Talking about the 450X, it’s offered with two battery pack options - a 2.9 kWh unit with a claimed range of 105 km and a larger 3.7 kWh unit with a range of 130 km. The Ather 450 Apex also gets a 3.7 kWh battery that also delivers a 130 km range but gets a powerful 7 kW motor. The 450X on the other hand gets a 6.4 kW electric motor with 26 Nm of torque. The 700W charger, compatible with both the 450X and 450 Apex, charges the 2.9 kWh battery in 4 hours and 30 minutes and the 3.7 kWh battery in 5 hours and 45 minutes.
There is also two new color options - Hyper Sand and Stealth Blue. Hyper Sand is exclusive to the 450X, while Stealth Blue is available for both the Ather 450S and 450X. The 450X and 450 Apex now come equipped with traction control, with three modes - Rain, Road, and Rally. They also feature the ‘MagicTwist’ active regenerative braking system. Additionally, all three models are now fitted with MRF Zapper N e-tread tyres.
The 2025 Ather 450 range now also gets the brand’s latest software update, Atherstack 6, which introduces features such as Google Maps integration, Alexa support, and WhatsApp notifications. All three will now be covered under the new Eight70 warranty which offers coverage for up to 8 years or 80,000 km and also 70% battery health assurance up to 8 years.
Ravneet S Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy said, “Ravneet S Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy said, “The Ather 450 has been designed with performance at its core. Over the years we have been focusing on improving performance of the 450 product lineup even further through continuous improvements in both software and hardware. Now, with the 2025 Ather 450, we are improving the safety of the scooters with features like multi-mode traction control which is typically found in high end motorcycles. This feature allows the rider to adapt to different road conditions with better control and stability. We are also introducing MagicTwistTM on the 450X after introducing it on the 450 Apex and the Rizta. We expect that these latest updates will offer a much improved riding experience to scooter enthusiasts across the country”.
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