Ather claims 100,000km battery life on 450 lineup: Top features
What's the story
Bengaluru-based Ather Energy has been pushing the boundaries of electric mobility in the Indian two-wheeler market since its debut.
The EV maker currently has two models, namely 450S and 450X, on our shores.
Interestingly, Ather CEO Tarun Mehta has claimed on X that its 450 scooter range can cover over 100,000km on the factory-fitted battery pack.
Here's a look at the top features.
Twitter Post
Mehta's post on X in response to Ather 450 user
Ather 450 series should consistently see battery life of 100k+ kms.
— Tarun Mehta (@tarunsmehta) December 2, 2023
Early on we were conservative since field data was limited and we had built the first lithium battery packs for 2W in India.
But the confidence continues to go up. And the best proof of the pudding is in our… https://t.co/znyRhQKReI
Design
Firstly, let's look at design of 450 scooter range
In terms of design, both the 450S and 450X look identical.
They feature an apron-mounted LED headlight, a wide handlebar, angular mirrors, a flat footboard, a flush-fitted side stand, a single-piece stepped-up seat, tapering body panels, and a sleek LED taillamp.
Both get a digital instrument cluster and ride on designer 12-inch alloy wheels wrapped in performance-focused tires.
Information
450X features 7.0-inch TFT touchscreen with in-built navigation
The Ather 450X is equipped with a colored 7.0-inch TFT touchscreen with smartphone connectivity and an in-built Google Maps navigation function. The IP65-rated panel is powered by a Snapdragon 212 processor with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and Android OS.
Battery
In-house-developed lithium-ion battery packs have been tested extensively
Ather 450S gets a 2.9kWh battery pack, while the range-topping 450X model has a 3.7kWh battery.
Both units have reportedly been tested extensively for over 1.1 billion kilometers by Ather Energy to ensure reliable performance for a longer duration.
According to CEO Mehta, the IP67-rated battery packs can easily cover 100,000km before needing replacement.
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Mid-mounted electric motors offer 26Nm of instantaneous torque
Unlike internal combustion engines (ICEs), Ather's mid-mounted electric motors can provide the entire torque output of 26Nm instantaneously, per the company. The base 450S gets a 5.4kW unit, while the top-end 450X has a more powerful 6.4kW motor.
Technology
Braking, coasting regeneration for extended range
The Ather 450S, with its 5.4kW motor and 2.9kWh battery pack, promises a range of up to 115km, while the 450X's 6.4kW electric motor and 3.7kWh battery pack has a riding range of up to 150km on a single charge.
They get dual-channel ABS and multiple riding modes for safety.
Both scooters get braking and coasting regeneration for extended range.