If you are thinking of buying an electric scooter that is fast, smart as well as full of premium features, then the Ether 450X can be a great option for you. Ather Energy has always been known for its high-quality, tech-dominant and sporty electric scooters, and the 450X is its most balanced and most liked model. It starts at Rs 1,47,003 (ex-showroom) and the price increases according to the variants.
Design
The design of the Ather 450X seems sporty and modern at first sight. Its aggressive front profile, LED headlights and LED indicators mounted on the handlebar give it a futuristic scooter-like look. Its body design is quite sleek, sharp and youth appealing, making it an easily distinct identity on city streets. The single-piece seat and rear grab rail that accompanies it make it comfortable and practical. Available in eight color options, this scooter fits according to the personality of different riders.
Performance
The 6.4kW motor found in the scooter makes it extremely powerful. It has a top speed of 90kmph, making it one of the fastest electric scooters in its segment. Talking about batteries, the company offers two options in 450X —2.9kWh and 3.7kWh. Smaller batteries give an actual range of 90km, while larger batteries can run up to 110km. Charging time is also different according to battery size —2.9kWh The model takes 8 hours 36 minutes to fully charge, while the 3.7kWh unit is charged in 5 hours 45 minutes. Due to these range and performance figures, this scooter proves to be highly reliable for urban commutes.
Features
The Ather 450X feature set makes it a smart and connected scooter. It gets a seven-inch TFT touchscreen with 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM. Scooters have many essential features ranging from LED lights to CBS braking system. Ather’s Pro Pack makes it even smarter — It gets five ride modes like Smart Eco, Eco, Ride, Sport and Warp. This is accompanied by advanced features such as Google Maps Navigation, Document Storage, Theft and Tow Alerts, Find My Scooter features, Ride Stats, OTA updates and Inter-City Trip Planner. However, this pack has to be purchased separately, which costs 16,999 to 23,078 per battery.
Hardware
The scooter hardware has also been made quite strong and reliable. It has further telescopic forks and back monoshock, keeping the ride stable even on bad paths. The braking system includes a 200mm front disc and a 190mm rear disc, which together with 90/90 and 100/80 size tires mounted on 12-inch alloy wheels provide great stopping power. The grip, balance and comfort of a scooter give its premium quality experience.