Ather 450S 2.9 kWh vs Ather 450S 3.7 kWh

Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify

On running cost, the Ather 450S 2.9 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 450S 2.9 kWh for a lower price and a lower on-road cost; choose the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh for a bigger battery. Leads 3-1 of 9 tracked specs.

Head-to-head 9 specs compared Ather 450S 2.9 kWh Ather 450S 2.9 kWh ₹1,27,888 Wins 3 of 9 Ather 450S 3.7 kWh Ather 450S 3.7 kWh ₹1,45,999 Wins 1 of 9
Price (ex-showroom) ₹1,27,888Best ₹1,45,999
On-road (Delhi, est.) ₹1,00,446Best ₹1,18,919
Range 122 km ARAI 161 km ARAI
Battery 2.9 kWh 3.7 kWhBest
Charging Bundled portable AC home charger: approx 6 hr 36 min (0-80%) / 8 hr 36 min (0-100%). Ather Grid DC fast charging (~1.5 km/min). Bundled portable AC home charger: approx 4 hr 30 min (0-80%) / 5 hr 45 min (0-100%) on the 3.7 kWh pack. Ather Grid DC fast charging (~1.5 km/min).
Motor 5.4 kW 5.4 kW
Top speed 90 km/h 90 km/h
Est. annual saving vs petrol ₹30,174 ₹30,174
Est. insurance (year 1) ₹2,558Best ₹2,920

"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 450S 2.9 kWh · Ather 450S 3.7 kWh

FAQ

Which is better, the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh or the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh?

Pick the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh for a lower price and a lower on-road cost; choose the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh for a bigger battery.

Is the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh or the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh cheaper?

The Ather 450S 2.9 kWh is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,27,888 versus ₹1,45,999. On-road in Delhi, the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh is cheaper (₹1,00,446).

Which has more real-world range, the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh or the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh?

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