KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Ather 450X comes with a starting price of Rs 1.40 lakh (ex-showroom)
- It comes with two battery pack options with a range of up to 150 km
- Gets features like fall safe, park assist, touchscreen instrument cluster, and more
Ather Energy has gained a significant market share in the electric scooter market. The brand has started its inning with the launch of its 450 Series. The Ather 450X is a substantial product of the brand's 450 Series lineup. This performance-oriented electric scooter boasts many features and offers a good range. In this article, we'll have a look at the key features this electric scooter offers. Moreover, don't forget to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group to stay updated on the latest automotive news.
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7-inch TFT Touchscreen Cluster
The Ather 450X comes with a 7-inch TFT touchscreen instrument cluster. The instrument cluster offers a crisp display, and a plethora of information related to battery, scooter speed, motor power, range, and more. Moreover, the screen supports WhatsApp notifications, navigation, and other information. The brand has managed to add a lot of information to the screen and the owner can store their documents in the scooter as well.
Competition Check: The Ola S1 Pro also comes with a touchscreen instrument cluster with navigation and other information on the screen.
Ride Assist With 5 Riding Modes
The 450X comes with a Ride Assist feature that offers 5 different riding modes. The Ride Assist is bundled with the Pro pack and is available for both battery pack options. With the Ride Assist, the rider gets 5 different modes namely SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, and Warp. These five modes provide varying levels of performance, and the scooter's range depends on the mode you're using. For example, if you're riding in Sport or Warp mode, the range will be shorter compared to when you're in Eco or SmarEco mode.
Competition Check: Rivals like the Ola S1 Pro also come with different ride modes but they are limited to Eco, Normal, Sports, and Hyper mode. The Ola S1 Pro comes with four modes as standard, unlike the Ather 450X, which requires the Pro Pack to access different modes.
Ather Connect
The Ather 450X can be connected through your mobile phone with the help of the Ather Connect app. The Ather Connect app offers multiple features such as Google Map support, document storage, Ather App features, tow & theft notifications, find my scooter, ride stats, push navigation, inter-city trip planner, savings tracker, and Ather labs. With all these features the rider can stay connected with the scooter with ease.
Competition Check: The Ola S1 Pro also comes with connected features and an OTA update. Also, other electric scooters like the TVS iQube, and Bajaj Chetak support connected features.
Auto-Hold, Park Assist & Other Features
For added convenience, the electric scooter comes with features like auto-hold, park assist, and FallSafe which immediately cuts off the motor, an Emergency Stop Signal that flashes the tail lamp in case of panic braking, and dual disc brakes, among other conveniences and safety features.
Competition Check: The Ola S1 Pro comes with features like Cruise Control, vacation mode, and side stand alert among other convenience features. The Ather 450X offers a bit more features as compared to Ola S1 Pro.
Other Key Features Of Ather 450X
- 22 Litre Under Seat Storage
- All LED Lighting
- Side Stand Motor Cut Off
- Tubeless Tyres
- IP65 Water & Dust Resistance
- Combined Braking System With Regenerative Braking
| Features | Ather 450X | Ola S1 Pro |
| Instrument Console | 7-inch TFT Touchscreen | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Turn By Turn Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes |
| Park Assist | Yes | No |
| Music | No | Yes |
| Fall Safe | Yes | No |
| Vacation Mode | No | Yes |
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Verdict
Ather 450X is one of the most popular electric scooter available in the Indian market. The scooter offers a sporty design, a plethora of features, and a good range. Ather Energy is focused on making electric mobility as a primary mode of transportation and the brand is making good electric two-wheelers to suit the Indian market. The Ather 450X competes with the Ola S1 Pro but stands out with better features and superior build quality.
