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Posted On : 31 August 2025
The Indian EV (Electric Vehicle) market is evolving at a rapid pace, and Ather Energy is leading this evolution. Following the successful launches of Ather 450X and Ather Rizta, the company launched the Ather 450S, which is a performance packed and a budget scooter for urban commute. With amazing features, a fantastic battery and electric vehicle rightly designed for riders, the 450S is a potential market leader in India's EV two-wheeler industry.
In this blog, we will cover everything to know about the Ather 450S such as design, performance, range, pricing, features, pros and cons and why it might work out to be Indian riders' go to EV.
The Ather 450S is marketed as a budget version of the 450X, so the price and features increase accessibility to EV technology while not compromising on quality. The Ather 450S comes with a sleek design, quality motor, and robust connectivity features.
| Launch Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Electric Scooter (Urban Commuter) |
| Top Speed | 90 km/h (approx.) |
| Range | Avg. 115 km (IDC) |
| Battery Capacity | 2.9 kWh (fitted/not removable) |
| Charging Time | 6–7 hours (home charger), 50 minutes (0% to 80% with fast charging) |
| Price | ₹1.17 – ₹1.29 Lakh (ex-showroom, depending on state subsidy) |
The most impressive aspect of Ather is the new scooter design carries the Ather signature design language - contemporary, refined, and futuristicism.
Compact, sporty design that is apt for fun riding in the urban traffic.
Four unique colours option available - Cosmic Black, Still White, Salt Green, and Space Grey.
This scooter has a strong metal frame with plastic top finish.
Features include 22 litres of under-seat storage, bright footboard area, good seat ergonomics.
Features the 7-inch LCD display (instead of TFT - which is available on 450X) including all important ride stats.
Battery Lifespan is one of the most crucial components of any EV.
This is very much adequate for the office run and city rides with a low cost to run and its environmentally friendly transport options.
The scooter delivers a smooth acceleration with instant torque with the ride being noiseless, which gives it the ability to take on urban roads with heavy traffic.
The Ather 450S is sold as a value for money EV scooter, however, it does have lots of smart features:
If you want a stylish, reliable, and sustainability-minded, everyday urban commute and don't want a big ticket item, Ather 450S is a good conceivable solution. It is value for money which calls performance into question, but Ather delivers premium features for mid level cost. Ather has got the service network and the charge network to be futureproof for urban India.
The Ather 450S demonstrates that electric mobility doesn't always have to be expensive, by providing performance, features, and reliability, all at an attractive price, it's able to target a wider demographic within India's EV landscape. The increased adoption of EVs in India cities will see the 450S be one of the more sought after scooters by young professionals, college students and urban commuters.
If you are looking to transition to sustainable mobility without sacrificing features or looks, the Ather 450S should definitely be on your radar.
