Ather 450X e-scooter launched at Rs. 99,000

Ather Energy has launched the 450X electric scooter at a price of Rs. 99,000 (ex-showroom, Bangalore). The subscription fee for the Plus and Pro plans is Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 1,999 per month respectively.

The 450X is powered by an electric motor that has a peak output of 8 BHP and 26 Nm. Ather claims that it will accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 80 km/h. Compared to the regular 450, the 450X is more powerful and slightly quicker. It also has a higher gradeability of 20 degrees and is lighter by 4 kg.

According to Ather, the 2.5 kWh lithium-ion battery powering the 450X has a maximum range of 70 km on single charge. In Eco mode, range increases to 85 km. It takes 3 hours 35 mins to recharge the battery to 80% of its capacity. The battery can be recharged to 100% in 5 hours 45 mins.

The Ather 450X comes with an updated instrument cluster. It's a 7-inch display powered by a 1.3 Ghz Snapdragon processor. It now has 4G LTE capability and Bluetooth 4.2. The 450X also has a side-stand sensor.

The Ather 450X is available in three colour options - white, grey and green