Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) vs River Indie
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
On running cost, the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) saves more versus petrol (about ₹30,174/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.
Pick the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) for a higher top speed and more power; choose the River Indie for a lower price and a bigger battery. Leads 4-2 of 9 tracked specs.
| Head-to-head 9 specs compared |  Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) ₹1,95,000 Wins 2 of 9 |  River Indie ₹1,55,081 Wins 4 of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,95,000 | ₹1,55,081Best |
| On-road (Delhi, est.) | ₹1,68,900 | ₹1,28,183Best |
| Range | 157 km ARAI | 161 km ARAI |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | 4 kWhBest |
| Charging | Bundled portable AC home charger: approx 4 hr 30 min (0-80%) / 5 hr 45 min (0-100%). Ather Grid public DC fast charging (~1.5 km/min). | Bundled 750W charger: 0-80% in ~5 hr, full in ~6 hr; optional 480W charger ~8 hr. Fast charging supported. |
| Motor | 7 kWBest | 6.7 kW |
| Top speed | 100 km/hBest | 90 km/h |
| Est. annual saving vs petrol | ₹30,174 | ₹30,174 |
| Est. insurance (year 1) | ₹3,900 | ₹3,102Best |
"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.
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FAQ
Which is better, the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) or the River Indie?
Pick the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) for a higher top speed and more power; choose the River Indie for a lower price and a bigger battery.
Is the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) or the River Indie cheaper?
The River Indie is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,55,081 versus ₹1,95,000. On-road in Delhi, the River Indie is cheaper (₹1,28,183).
Which has more real-world range, the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) or the River Indie?
A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.