Ather 450X launched in India – Prices and Specifications Revealed

The enhanced version of the Ather 450 comes in India with two different variants and subscription plans.

Ather Energy, the Bangalore-based company has finally launched its all-new 450X electric scooter in the Indian market. Focusing on two different variants – 450X Plus and 450X Pro, the main launch price of the bike is Rs 99,000 (ex-showroom, India). While on the other hand, ex-showroom Delhi pricing is at Rs 85,000. 

According to the latest bike news India, the brand is going to present its two performance packs of the two models presenting with monthly subscription plans. Delivery of the new 450X will commence from July 2020. The enhanced version of the electric scooter throws light more on the enhanced functionality. This includes advanced technology, implementation of new features, improved acceleration, performance, and more range. 

What is so different in the new Ather model? 

• 450X is an enhanced and more versatile option of the Ather 450 which is already on sale. 
• There will be upgrades in the engine, power, performance and comes with a larger battery pack. 
• The outlook of the Ather 450X does not come with much of the changes apart from the handlebar. 
• Two colour variants – matte grey and mint green and also another white shade. 
• Speaking of the battery change, there is the implementation of a redesigned battery pack accommodating up to 29 kWh. 
• The electric motor holds nearly 6kW delivering 8bhp which is 0.8 more than the basic version of the model. 
• The delivery performance has risen to 26 Nm of torque. Also, you will be able to notice the weight reduction and the enhancement in speed rising to 85 km, on a single charge. The acceleration has improved and tested to 0-40 kmph in just 3.3 seconds. Battery warranty is unlimited for both the model variants. 

450X Plus Variant Specification

Built-in new colours, the Plus variants come with Snapdragon 212 processor along with in-built 4G LTE. Introducing a wider range of customization, developers have installed an Android Open source operating system, a 7-inch touchscreen instrument panel, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, and more enhanced features. The instrument panel has the functionality for showcasing Google maps and could be connected via a mobile app.

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Pricing Options

You can select any of the two plans – Subscription Model and Upfront Payment Scheme. Subscription model ranges for Rs 99,000 (ex-showroom Bengaluru) where you pay Rs 1,999 monthly subscriptions for the 450X Pro. This includes Arther Grid fast-charging network, software updates, Ather Connect device, unlimited battery warranty, and remote diagnostics. 

Ather 450X Plus presents a monthly subscription of Rs 1,699. It offers unlimited battery warranty, the subscription can be switched between the two range of models during the ownership phase. You can even exit from the plan at the end of 4 years. 

On the other hand, upfront payment offering a 3-year warranty period and an additional subscription to Ather Connect. Ather 450X Plus is priced at Rs 1.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) while 450X Pro is priced at Rs 1.59 lakh. Prices at ex-showroom Delhi vary at 1.35 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh respectively. 

People who have ordered for Ather 450 can be switched to Ather 450X. Pre-bookings are already open and deliveries are expected to be from July 2020. The model will be soon launching in the major cities of India. The brand is also associated with new dealer partners including Coimbatore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Goa, Mysore, Bhubaneshwar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vadodara, Nashik, Jaipur, and Kochi. 

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