Ather 450 Apex Launched in India at Rs 1.89 Lakh, Gets Quicker Warp+ Mode with 100Km/h Top Speed

The 450 Apex, developed to commemorate Ather Energy's ten years in the Indian EV sector, has been launched in India. The e-scooter carries a price tag of Rs 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom). It shares virtually no visual differences with the 450S and 450X, currently in the range. The only exception is the rear bodywork. This Ather model will be the fastest ever, with a new Warp+ mode that will outpace the 450X's already fast Warp mode. The bookings for the 450 Apex are currently being accepted at authorised dealerships. The model will be sold in limited numbers, with customer deliveries starting in March 2024. Significantly, the earlier teaser revealed a streamlined side profile, a single-piece grab rail, and several parts that were identical to the present model, such as the front apron.

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Ather 450 Apex: Mechanical Details

The suspension and braking system from the 450X, as well as the 3.7kWh battery pack, are retained. While tyre pressure monitoring is standard on the Apex, anti-lock braking (ABS) is not. Additionally, purchasers will receive a customised helmet painted in the same colour scheme as the model. With a more powerful motor, it gives a peak power output of 9.38bhp, which is 0.80bhp more than the original 450X. However, the torque output stays at 26Nm. The Apex is the first Ather boasting a top speed of 100 km/h and an enhanced 'Warp+' ride mode. Its 2.9 second 0–40km/h acceleration time is about half that of the standard scooter. Additionally, the brand says that roll-on acceleration has improved by 30 per cent, making it faster in the 40–80km/h sprint.

Ather 450 Apex: Features

A new, sophisticated regenerative braking system that works with a brand-new energy management algorithm called "Magic Twist" is another essential feature. According to Ather, the technology is capable of completely stopping the scooter without the need for brake lever inputs. It also guarantees smooth and reliable operation regardless of the battery's state of charge (SoC). The total approved range has increased somewhat as a result, to 157-kilometre (150-kilometre for the base model).

Ather 450 Apex: Styling Cues

The 450 Apex is essentially the same as the regular 450X, but Ather decided to give it a unique paint treatment that blends a two-layer "Indium Blue" paint job with contrast orange paint for the wheels, emblems, and frame to visually set it apart from other 450 models. A playful addition to the 450 Apex is the near-transparent side panels, which are reminiscent of the translucent panels originally seen on the Ather 450X Series 1.

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Ather 450 Apex: Rivals

In the Indian market, the Apex 450 from Ather will go on to compete with the likes of the Bajaj Chetak, the Ola S1X, and the TVS iQube. Beginning in 2024, makers of electric two-wheelers will no longer be eligible for the FAME subsidy offered by the Indian government. The company's ability to sustain current sales figures without subsidies will depend on the Ather 450 Apex too.