Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) vs Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh)

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.

Our verdict

Pick the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) for a higher top speed; choose the Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh) for a lower price and a lower on-road cost. Leads 3-1 of 9 tracked specs.

Head-to-head 9 specs compared Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) ₹1,95,000 Wins 1 of 9 Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh) Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh) ₹1,71,999 Wins 3 of 9
Price (ex-showroom) ₹1,95,000 ₹1,71,999Best
On-road (Delhi, est.) ₹1,68,900 ₹1,45,439Best
Range 157 km ARAI 190 km ARAI
Battery 3.7 kWh 3.7 kWh
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). AC home charging; 0-80% in ~4 hr from a home outlet.
Motor 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 ₹3,440Best

"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.

Full details: Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) · Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh)

FAQ

Which is better, the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) or the Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh)?

Pick the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) for a higher top speed; choose the Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh) for a lower price and a lower on-road cost.

Is the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) or the Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh) cheaper?

The Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh) is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,71,999 versus ₹1,95,000. On-road in Delhi, the Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh) is cheaper (₹1,45,439).

Which has more real-world range, the Ather 450 Apex (3.7 kWh) or the Simple Energy ONE Simple One S (3.7 kWh)?

A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.