Top alternatives to Ather 450S electric scooter in India
What's the story
Ather Energy has announced its 450S electric scooter in India. Its bookings will commence in July. The vehicle has a stylish design and promises a range of 115km. It carries a price tag of Rs. 1.3 lakh. The two-wheeler takes on rivals such as Hero VIDA V1 Plus, Ola S1, Simple One, and TVS iQube in our market.
Features
First, a look at the Ather 450S
The Ather 450S has a sleek headlight, a single-piece seat with a pillion grab rail, a 7.0-inch full-color TFT instrument cluster with support for smartphone connectivity, a flat footboard, and arrowhead-shaped mirrors. The scooter draws power from an electric powertrain and delivers a claimed range of 115km. It hits a top speed of 90km/h. Disc brakes on both wheels ensure the passengers' safety.
Rival #1
Ola S1: Price starts at Rs. 99,999
Ola S1 sports a flat seat with a pillion grab rail, a smiley-shaped LED headlight, an LED taillamp, a Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument console, and aluminum alloy rims. It is fueled by an electric powertrain with a 5.5kW motor and offers a range of 141km per charge. The passengers' safety is ensured by disc brakes on both wheels and a combined braking system.
Rival #2
Hero VIDA V1 Plus: Costs Rs. 1.28 lakh
Hero VIDA V1 Plus offers an apron-mounted LED headlamp, an LED taillight, a Bluetooth-supported digital instrument console, and alloy wheels. The vehicle is fueled by a 3.9kW electric motor mated to a 3.4kWh battery, and promises a range of 143km on a single charge. There is a front disc brake, a rear drum brake, and a combined braking system for the rider's safety.
Rival #3
Simple One: Price begins at Rs. 1.45 lakh
Simple One has alloy wheels shod in tubeless tires, an all-LED setup for lighting, a single-piece seat, and a 7.0-inch touchscreen LCD instrument cluster. It runs on an IP67-rated 4.5kW motor and claims to deliver a range of 203km per charge. For the rider's safety, there is a combined braking system and disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
Rival #4
TVS iQube: Price starts at Rs. 1.61 lakh
TVS iQube has a full-LED setup for lighting, a single-piece seat with a pillion grab rail, a flat footboard, a USB charging port, a digital instrument console, and alloy rims. The scooter is powered by a 3kW electric motor and promises a range of 145km per charge. The safety of the riders is ensured by a front disc brake and a rear drum unit.