The Ather 450X is taken into account by many because the scooter that sparked the electrical revolution within the Indian market. Again when it hit the market in 2020, the 450X was effectively forward of its time, and paved the best way for the introduction of many fashionable electrical scooter fashions within the years to comply with. Now, for the 2023 model-year, Ather has up to date the 450X with a slew of modest modifications that make the scooter a lot simpler to dwell with.
Earlier than diving into the mechanical refinements, let’s check out the up to date styling. What is going to immediately seize your consideration are the 4 new colours. Whereas the Cosmic Black provides the scooter a stealthy look, the True Purple and Lunar Grey hues are glossy and complex. In the meantime, the hip Salt Inexperienced has a vibrant really feel. The scooter additionally has a brand new seat that’s 14 % thicker throughout, making it extra comfy for longer rides. The rider’s seat has been prolonged and expanded, offering better form and a smaller entrance profile to make it simpler for shorter riders to succeed in the bottom.
The seven-inch TFT touchscreen from the earlier model 450X is carried over into this iteration’s expertise. Nonetheless, the Atherstack 5.0 firmware does improve the person interface and make multitasking simpler. Improved 3D maps are a part of the system, and you may modify the angle and even rotate the maps to make navigating simpler. Actual-time site visitors updates will quickly be proven on the maps, enhancing your consciousness of what lies forward on the highways.
The scooter‘s mechanical elements stay the identical, and it’s powered by the identical 3.7kWh battery and three.3kW motor with a 6.2kW peak output. Higher nonetheless, the essential battery pack assure has been elevated to 5 years or 60,000 miles (roughly 37,000 miles). The truth that Ather was capable of present all these modifications with out elevating the value is arguably the best facet of all. The scooter’s Plus model prices Rs 134,147 ($1,630), whereas the 450X prices Rs 155,657 ($1,892).
