Ather 450X review - Real-world range, performance, charging and more Road Test

• Ather 450X colours
• Ather 450X specifications
• Ather 450X display
• Ather 450X weight
• Ather 450X range
• Ather 450X Warp Mode
• Ather 450X performance
• Ather 450X top speed
• Ather 450X ride and handling
• Ather 450X brakes
• Ather 450X highlights
• Ather showrooms
• Ather 450X price
• Ather 450X charging time
• Ather 450X verdict

we finally got our hands on the new aether 450x here in mumbai and have spent an entire week riding it onlookers have been bombarding us with questions wherever we took it which is why we've decided to answer the top five

Ather 450X colours

• while the x may look identical to the standard 450 when it comes to the design it does come in colors we've not seen before ether has added this matte gray color scheme and mint green to the options list

Ather 450X specifications

• the bigger changes though are underneath the bodywork the install battery capacity has increased and the motor has been retuned to develop a peak output of 6 kilowatts up from 5.4 kilowatts more importantly the peak torque has gone up from 20.5 mm to 26 nm

Ather 450X display

• Ather has also updated the display on the 450x and it now uses an android based os and gets bluetooth connectivity enabling call and music related information the scooter also features a 4g e sim that enables on-board google maps and automatic software updates

Ather 450X weight

• when compared to the first gen 450 the x has also lost 11 kgs and features a slightly stiffer suspension setup to help it steer more quickly

Ather 450X range

• range anxiety is real and it can scare away a lot of potential buyers what's the ether like when it comes to real world numbers thanks to the new 2.9 kilowatt battery and a more efficient management system the 450x impresses when it comes to the range we put the electric scooter to the test and took it from 100 charge all the way to zero percent and it managed to squeeze out 80.1 kilometers in its most efficient riding mode eco that puts it right in the ballpark of what the company claims and also makes it the most efficient electric two wheeler we've tested yet it's worth mentioning that eco mode isn't a big compromise as on most tractor scooters and the 450x can still hit about 50 kph in this mode the 450x also has three other riding modes ride sport

Ather 450X Warp Mode

• warp in the sportiest mode which is warped the scooter returned 50.9 kilometers to put that into perspective that's close to the maximum figures we've got from all of the other china source electric scooters we've tested so far what has to be mentioned is that the aether will only stay in warp mode till it reaches 20 after which it shifts into eco mode and can't be switched back till it's recharged

Ather 450X performance

• we all know electric scooters impress when it comes to instant acceleration but how does it perform in other respects to be clear the 450x doesn't just impress when it comes to its acceleration it blows you away more power and less weight has given the scooter a 0 to 60 kph time of 7.36 seconds making it the fastest scooter we've tested across powertrains for reference it's half a second quicker than the suzuki access and more than 1.5 seconds quicker than the bs6 tvs and torque that said after 60 kph the acceleration slows down quite a bit

Ather 450X top speed

• by 80 kph the access would have overtaken it nevertheless the aether 450x still manages to hit a speedo indicated 90 kph

Ather 450X ride and handling

• when it comes to its handling the re-tuned suspension 12-inch wheels and dynamic chassis all come together to deliver precise handling luckily this has not come at the expense of comfort and the ride quality still remains quite planned even with the pillion the weight loss and improved weight distribution also comes together to make it even more

Ather 450X brakes

• flickable the powerful disc brakes at both ends also continue to inspire confidence but there's no abs and the rear can lock fairly easily even with combined brakes the only real limiting factor to the scooter's handling comes in form of the narrow range friendly tyres despite being quite

Ather 450X highlights

• a new company aether has garnered a fan following and its scooter is even considered to be one of the best electric two wheelers on sale in india what exactly is it that makes it so special

Ather showrooms

• there's a lot to like about the aether but what helps it really stand out is its minimalistic and classy approach for instance the bodywork is quite sharp but it's not over the top by any means scooters are meant to be narrow light and practical and the aether has stuck to this formula the simple yet modern led lighting also looks quite cool where you will really notice the difference though is in the quality and attention to detail seen in components like the mirror stalks the number blade bracket and the side stand the exposed section of the lattice frame is a visual delight as well another thing that has earned ether its fans is that even though sales volumes have been low so far the scooter has proved itself to be reliable over the long term
• lastly where can you get one and how much does it cost to buy and run ether has proven its ability to make a high quality scooter but it's only now that the bengaluru-based company has begun expanding its network at present the aether 450x is available in 12 cities across india and the company is working to expand as we speak

Ather 450X price

• thanks to the state subsidy provided by delhi the aether 450x cost the lowest there at 1.47 lakh ex-showroom the price in every other city meanwhile is an eye watering 1.6 lakh and that's before registration

Ather 450X charging time

• insurance charges at the time of purchase you can opt for the company's dot charger which is a wall mounted unit that can be had instead of the portable unit it's a more permanent solution for a garage space if you want the portable charger in addition to the dot or vice versa it costs rupees eleven

thousand both these chargers don't offer the fast charging function and that can be only done via the a3 grid public charging network the grid is free till 31st march 2021 and the cost per charge after that is yet to be decided if you are wondering why etho won't allow you to fast charge it at home that's because doing it frequently can have an adverse effect on the battery according to ether each full charge on the 450x is estimated to cost around rupees 12 to 20.

Ather 450X verdict
compare that to the infinitely growing prices of fuel and you'll end up saving a substantial amount of money in the long run regardless of the low running costs there's no escaping that the 450x is an expensive product but this is the best electric scooter out there at the moment and you get the quality and capability that you're paying for