Currently, using the Eco mode found in the Ather scooter gives more range, but it reduces the acceleration and speed of the scooter. With Smart Eco Mode, the e-scooter provides maximum acceleration and also intelligently controls power consumption.
Ather says the system does this by calculating a number of factors, including road conditions, riding style and number of passengers. Visually, you will not need to switch to Ride or Sport mode during an overtake in Smart Eco mode. This will also not reduce the charge and range of the scooter battery.
The Ather claims to offer an actual range of 85 kms on the 450X and 70 kms on the 450 Plus. To fully enjoy the performance of the Ather scooter, you can drive it in either Sport or Warp mode. Apart from this update, no technical changes have been made in the scooter. The update will be provided to the customers via over-the-air (OTA) soon.
Currently, the 450X is the top-of-the-line offering of the Ather and is priced at Rs 1,50,657 (ex-showroom including FAME II). A 2.61 kWh lithium-ion battery has been used in the Ather 450X. This scooter gives a range of 85 kms on full charge. It has been given multiple riding modes.
The Ather 450X can be driven at a top speed of 80 kmph. This scooter provides 26 newton meter of torque which is equivalent to a 350 cc bike. This scooter accelerates from 0-60 km/h in 6.50 seconds.
The company has also launched a fast charger to charge the scooters faster. The company gives an unlimited warranty of 3 years on the battery of its scooters. Ather claims that the e-scooter battery can last up to 50,000 kms without getting damaged.
Ather Energy is also developing its own charging grid in different cities of Karnataka. Under this, the company has started the work of setting up 1,000 EV charging stations in Karnataka. In India, Ather Energy competes with traditional automakers such as Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor, along with Ola Electric, Hero Electric and Okinawa Autotech.