Ather 450S
The Ather 450S is Ather's entry-level electric scooter, priced from Rs 1,27,888 (ex-showroom), built for riders who want the 450 platform's chassis and ride quality without paying 450X money for a touchscreen and extra performance. It comes in two variants: a 2.9 kWh pack with an ARAI-claimed range of 122 km, and a 3.7 kWh pack claimed at 161 km, aimed at daily city commuters who charge overnight and don't need Warp-mode acceleration. Ather has not published an independently tested real-world range for the 450S yet, so treat both figures as ARAI-claimed, not road-tested numbers.
Is the Ather 450S right for you?
Best for
- Daily commutes of roughly 30-50 km on the 2.9 kWh variant, leaving margin under its 122 km ARAI-claimed range
- Riders who want 450X-level range (161 km ARAI) and the same chassis and disc brakes, via the 3.7 kWh variant, without the 450X price tag
- First-time EV scooter buyers who want Ather's core smarts (AutoHold, ride modes, Ather Grid access) but don't need a touchscreen dash
- Home charging routines where an overnight AC top-up (up to about 8 hr 36 min on the 2.9 kWh pack) fits naturally into the schedule
Think twice if
- Riders who need a quick top-up - the 2.9 kWh variant takes over 8.5 hours for a full charge on the bundled AC charger
- Anyone who wants Warp mode or the quickest acceleration - the 450S's motor is detuned to 5.4 kW with a slower 3.9-second 0-40 km/h time versus the 450X
- Buyers who want a swappable or removable battery - the 450S's pack is fixed
- Those who expect full connected features and a touchscreen out of the box - the 450S uses the simpler non-touch DeepView display, and several extras sit behind Ather's paid Pro pack
EVz Score: 5.7 / 10 Good
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the 450S 3.7 kWh variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by Ather's measured claim-vs-real record, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
4 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
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).
- Ex-showroom₹1,27,888
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹2,558
- State EV subsidy−₹30,000
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 30 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Compare all 2 variants
| Variant | Price | Battery | Range | Charging | Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450S 2.9 kWh | ₹1,27,888 | 2.9 kWh | 122 km ARAI | 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). | 5.4 kW |
| 450S 3.7 kWh | ₹1,45,999 | 3.7 kWh | 161 km ARAI | 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). | 5.4 kW |
"real" = independently tested; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Pick a variant above to see its city on-road price and running cost.
Charging and living with it
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).. Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. The 450S's battery is fixed and non-removable, so charging happens via the bundled portable AC charger at home (slow on the 2.9 kWh variant at over 8.5 hours for a full charge) with Ather Grid DC fast charging available for quicker top-ups on the go. Note that several convenience and connected features are locked behind Ather's paid Pro pack rather than included as standard.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Ather 450S 450S 2.9 kWh costs about ₹320/month to run versus ₹2,800/month for a comparable petrol scooter, a saving of ₹30,174/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹2,800 | ₹34,067 | ₹1,70,335 |
| EV | ₹320 | ₹3,893 | ₹19,465 |
| You save | ₹2,480 | ₹30,174 | ₹1,50,870 |
Assumes 45 km/l petrol, 30 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- Most affordable way into the 450 platform
- 3.7 kWh variant offers the same 161 km IDC range as the 450X at a lower price
- Same nimble chassis, disc brakes and 90 km/h top speed as the 450X
- AutoHold, ride modes and core Ather smarts included
Watch-outs
- Non-touch DeepView display and fewer connected features than the 450X touchscreen
- Detuned 5.4 kW motor and no Warp mode; slower 3.9 s 0-40 km/h
- 2.9 kWh variant charges slowly (over 8 hours full)
- Fixed, non-removable battery; many extras need the paid Pro pack
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FAQ
What is the real-world range of the Ather 450S?
Ather has not released an independently tested real-world range for the 450S. The ARAI-claimed figures are 122 km for the 2.9 kWh variant and 161 km for the 3.7 kWh variant; expect actual range to be lower in real city riding depending on speed, load and traffic, since these are ARAI numbers, not road-tested ones.
Which Ather 450S variant should I buy, the 2.9 kWh or the 3.7 kWh?
If your daily riding stays under 50-60 km and you charge every night, the 2.9 kWh variant at Rs 1,27,888 should cover it. If you want the same 161 km ARAI range as the pricier 450X, or ride longer distances between charges, the 3.7 kWh variant at Rs 1,45,999 (about Rs 18,000 more) is the better fit, and it also charges faster.
How long does the Ather 450S take to charge?
On the bundled portable AC charger, the 2.9 kWh variant takes about 6 hr 36 min for 0-80% and 8 hr 36 min for a full charge. The 3.7 kWh variant charges faster despite the bigger pack, at about 4 hr 30 min (0-80%) and 5 hr 45 min (0-100%). Both variants also support DC fast charging on the Ather Grid network at roughly 1.5 km of range added per minute.
How does the Ather 450S compare to the Ather 450X?
The 450S shares the 450X's chassis, disc brakes and 90 km/h top speed, and the 3.7 kWh variant even matches the 450X's 161 km ARAI range. What you give up is the 450X's touchscreen (the 450S gets a simpler non-touch DeepView display), full motor tuning with Warp mode, and quicker 0-40 km/h acceleration, since the 450S is detuned to a 3.9-second run.
Is the Ather 450S good value for the running cost and price?
At Rs 1,27,888 to Rs 1,45,999 ex-showroom, the 450S is the most affordable entry into Ather's 450 platform, keeping the same nimble chassis and core smarts like AutoHold and ride modes as the costlier 450X. The trade-off is the simpler display and fewer connected features unless you pay extra for Ather's Pro pack, so it suits buyers prioritising ride quality and range over gadgetry.
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