Ather Konarc Launch: People want electric scooters that make daily tasks easier. With this in mind, Ather Energy has launched the new Ather Konarc in India. Positioned below the Rizta, this scooter comes with various battery pack and range options, allowing customers to choose based on their needs and budget. The Ather Konarc has been launched in India with multiple battery and range configurations, starting at ₹99,999. Let’s take a look at the full details.
Price and Delivery
The Ather Konarc has been launched in four different variants. The ‘S 100 km’ variant is priced at ₹99,999, while the ‘S 125 km’ is priced at ₹1,21,999 and the ‘S 161 km’ at ₹1,44,999. The ‘S 200 km’ version is yet to be released, and its price will be announced later.
Regarding deliveries, the ‘S 125 km’ and ‘S 161 km’ variants are scheduled to begin deliveries in September 2026. Deliveries for the ‘S 100 km’ version are expected to start in early 2027, while the ‘S 200 km’ version is expected to arrive in mid-2027.
Platform
The Ather Konarc is built on the company’s new EL platform. It features a metal body mounted on a steel unibody chassis. The ‘S 100 km’ variant comes with a 2.1 kWh battery, the ‘S 125 km’ with a 2.7 kWh battery, and the ‘S 161 km’ with a 3.5 kWh battery pack.
Power and Top Speed
The different variants of the Ather Konarc are equipped with a PMSM motor. The ‘S 100 km’ version offers a peak power of 4 kW, while the ‘S 125 km’ and ‘S 161 km’ variants deliver 4.7 kW. All variants feature a maximum torque of 16 Nm and a top speed of 70 km/h. The ‘S 100 km’ variant can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in approximately 5 seconds, whereas the ‘S 125 km’ and ‘S 161 km’ variants take around 4.7 seconds. Both the motor and battery come with IP67 protection.
450W Charger
Ather has equipped all versions of the Konarc S with a 450W onboard charger and a charging cable. This lets you charge the scooter directly from a standard wall socket. Charging from 0% to 80% takes about 2 hours. For the ‘S 125 km’ variant, it takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, while the ‘S 161 km’ variant takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Features
In terms of features, the Konarc offers conveniences such as keyless entry and auto-lock. The scooter can be locked or unlocked via the Ather App; these features work even when the phone is offline.
Additionally, it comes with dual LED headlamps, a silent gear drive, a ‘Fall Safe’ mechanism, and Bluetooth alerts for calls and music. High-spec versions include connected features such as theft and tow alerts, ‘Find My Scooter’, remote charging status, ride stories, OTA updates, and AtherStack Pro.