The updated electric scooters will offer better range and increase in peak power
Ather is gearing up to launch the updated Ather 450X and 450 Plus. A leaked type-approval document earlier revealed that both models are set to get larger battery packs, and thereby offer more range, along with a bump in power output.
The document said that the new Ather 450 Plus would offer a claimed range of 108km, while the current model has a claimed range of 100km. Similarly the upgraded Ather 450X would come with a claimed range of 146km, which is much higher than its current range of 116km. These range claims are in ‘Eco’ mode.
This increase in range is thanks to a larger battery pack. The capacity of the battery pack in the current Ather 450X is rated at 2.9kWh, whereas, according to the leaked document, the capacity of the updated battery pack will be 3.66kWh, which is quite a jump.
There have also been changes in the scooter’s output figures. The existing motor for both variants is rated for a nominal output of 3.3kW, while peak output is 5.4kW for the 450 Plus and 6kW for the 450X. The new motor for both variants is rated at a nominal output of 3.1kW nominal output while having a peak output of 5.8kW for the 450 Plus and 6.4kW for the 450X. While more peak power is available, the nominal power output figure has gone down slightly.
Currently the Ather 450X and 450 Plus retail at Rs 1,38,006 and Rs 1,18,996 (ex-showroom Delhi including Fame II and State subsidies) respectively and with these updates, we suspect they could carry a premium of about Rs 6,000 over their outgoing models. Primary rivals to the duo in the premium e-scooter segment include the Ola S1 Pro, Simple One and the TVS iQube Electric.
Key Specification of 450X Ather 450X
| Range | 116 km/charge |
| Charging Time | 1.5km / min |
| Top Speed | 80 kmph |
| Motor Type | PMSM |
| Motor Power | 6000 W, Nominal Power – 3300 W |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 2.9 kwh/Usable – 2.6 kWh |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Wheels Type | Alloy |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless |
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 3 |
Full Specifications Of Ather 450X
Performance
| Top Speed (KPH) | 80 kmph |
