KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 'Eight70 Warranty' offers coverage upto 8 years or 80,000 km.
- This program is created in collobartion with Reliance General Insurance.
- In October, they introduced the Ather Care Service Plans, and now this.
- There is one more warranty plan which covers, 5 years or 60,000 kms.
Ather Energy Limited has launched a new 'Eight70 Warranty' at Rs 4,999 for its Rizta and 450 Series electric scooters. This program offers a minimum 70% battery health assurance for up to 8 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes first.
Ather Energy introduced this to bust myths about electric scooters' long-term battery health, performance, and replacement costs, which have become significant barriers preventing customers from owning an EV. Find all the perks of this program below. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Ather Energy 'Eight70 Warranty'
As per the press release, here are the key benefits of this newly launched program, which is available as an add on at Rs 4,999.
- Coverage for up to 8 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes first
- 70% battery health assurance
- Full coverage against manufacturing defects and failures
- No upper limit on claim amounts
- No claim rejection due to deep discharge of battery cells when the scooter is left uncharged or in an idle state over an extended period of time
Things which are not covered in 'Eight70 Warranty'
- Damages caused due to customer negligence.
- Any modifications/alterations made to the battery will void the warranty.
- Situations such as theft, abuse, accident, flooding, fire etc. are not covered under the plan.
- Battery's natural wear and tear or any physical damage in parts & conditions is also excluded.
Ather sells the Rizta and 450 Series, which includes the 450S, 450X, and 450Apex. Additionally, the Rizta is available in three variants: S (2.9 kWh), Z (2.9 kWh), and Z (3.7 kWh). Lastly, this new warranty program is transferable upon selling the scooter, which will help maintain the resale value of the scooter.
Words of the Spokesperson
Speaking on the occasion, Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy Limited, said,"Battery durability is a crucial factor for EV buyers. We often hear about customers' apprehensions regarding the longevity and replacement costs of the batteries of their electric scooters. Understanding this concern, we have introduced our new Eight70 Warranty, which provides 70% battery health assurance up to 8 years. We believe that this warranty will eliminate any worries and concerns EV buyers may have regarding the long term health of their scooter batteries."
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Verdict
A few months ago, Ather Energy launched its first extended battery warranty program, which covered 5 years or 60,000 km, whichever comes first, and now, this. This plan has been worked out in collaboration with Reliance General Insurance and will assure customers who are skeptical about this emerging sector, which has been gaining a lot of traction lately. Additionally, only electric two-wheelers have the potential to start an EV revolution in the country, playing a core role in fighting climate change.
