Ather 450X (Plus)
Ather 450X is an electric scooter available at a starting price of Rs. 1,31,727 in India. It is available in 2 variants and 3 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 1,59,438. Ather 450X generates 3300 W power from its motor. With both front and rear disc brakes, Ather 450X comes up with combined braking system of both wheels. The Ather 450X is the flagship product of the Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer, Ather Energy. The 450X features several styling and mechanical revisions over the standard Ather 450. Unlike the standard Ather 450, the 450X is listed in two variants and three colour options. The two variants include 450X and 450 Plus. The 450X is priced at Rs 1.59 lakh while the 450 Plus is available at Rs 1.49 lakh (both ex-showroom Bengaluru prices).
The 450X packs more power and torque than the 450 Plus. The electric motor on the 450X produces 6kW (8.04bhp) and 26Nm. It accelerates from 0-40kmph in 3.3 seconds and promises a range of up to 85km. Additionally, the 450X features an all new Warp mode built on top of an upgraded battery pack and BMS (Battery Management System). The electric motor on the 450 Plus makes 5.4kW (7.2bhp) and 22Nm. The 0-40kmph acceleration takes 3.9 seconds while the range is rated at 70km.
The styling cues are similar to the standard 450, and the Ather 450X and Ather 450 Plus continue to feature an apron mounted headlight, full-LED lighting, a Bluetooth-enabled (4.2) touchscreen instrument cluster, music & call controls, integrated 4G LTE SIM connectivity, digital document storage, and an onboard navigation. The display on the 450X range includes a 1.3 GHz Snapdragon processor. The hardware on the 450X and 450 Plus comprises of telescopic front forks, rear mono-shock, and disc brakes on both wheels. Similar to the standard 450, the 450X series also features a reverse mode.
Charging solutions include a home charger, Ather Grid public charging infrastructure, and a portable charger. Ather 450X comes with a complimentary home charger, Ather Dot. Ather Grid, on the other hand, allows fast charging and it can recharge the battery pack by upto 80 per cent at one kilometre per minute. The portable charger can be used to recharge the battery through a 5A socket.
The Ather 450X is currently available for pre-order in Ahmadabad, Bengalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai, and Pune.
