Ather 450X: At a time when electric vehicles are the camera sensor du jour, the Ather 450X is India’s smartest electric scooter yet.
Right from its fancy inception, Ather Energy has been selling the 450X to be more than just another e-scooter — it has always been alluded to as a tectonic shift in the way urban Indians think about and engage with their commute vehicles.
If riders can expect one thing from the 2025 model then it is simply to cement this already established reputation and provide thoughtful enhancements across both engine performance and rider safety.
Ather 450X: Engineered to be at the height of design and performance
The Ather 450X features a design that speaks tech, without being futuristic for the sake of it. It also sits when parked, so it’ll look like it was part of the design the whole time.
Its sleek, angular body panels literally and figuratively cut through the noise while proudly expressing your attitude. And the Ruckus has much going for it: its Honda V-matic automatically means no shifting, ever.
For 2025, Ather has added two more colour options to the colour palette with Hyper Sand, and a bold new Stealth Blue, both of which join the existing True Red, Lunar Grey, Cosmic Black, Space Grey and Still White options.
What’s more is that the 450X looks good while getting the job done. Not only does that high front fender look the part, it also offers some genuine spray protection.
The long, wide seat will be welcomed by riders of any size, which contributes to an overall comfortable ride that extends well beyond in town.
Most notably, Ather has not only kept that unique aesthetic constant since releasing the scooter in 2018, but it has been a success story testifying that smart industrial design can still be relevant across multiple products when done well.
Expectations, redefined by Performance
At the heart of the Ather 450X, rests our 6kW PMSM motor, which generates a peak power of 26 bhp, and 26 Nm of torque bringing out the potent rider in you.
The 2025 retains the standard 6.4kW PM (Permanent Magnet) Synchronous Motor delivering a muscular yet feeling 26Nm of torque.
The 450X can sprint from 0-40 km/h in 3.3 seconds thanks to this setup — which is comparable to that of many a petrol-powered scooter.
The scooter gets two battery options – the smaller 2.9kWh battery giving what Ather claims is a “Tru range” of 105km and a bigger 3.7kWh battery taking it to around 130km on a charge.
Both are a significant 25km better from their predecessors, and they resolve one of the biggest gripes potential EV owners express – range anxiety.
This increased range also results in part from Ather teaming with MRF to design unique “Zapper N e-Tred” tyres that are high on low rolling resistance.
These tyres aren’t just helping make a more usable electric scooter, but can also give it better performance and a ride ability feel.
The 450X provides riders with 5 unique riding modes – Smart Eco, Eco, Ride, Sport and Warp (only with Pro Pack) – to embrace management of energy consumption and performance as one and suit their riding needs.
The scooter’s full performance capabilities are accessed with a Sport or Warp mode while the Eco modes help maximise range for longer rides.
State-of-the-Art Technology Incorporation
And, it’s not just the design or the experience — rather, the competitive edge of the Ather 450X comes down to its tech.
A 7-inch TFT touchscreen system underpins the rider’s experience, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor running Android OS. This interface isn’t just a digital instrument cluster, it’s an entire connected experience.
The base variant comes with Bluetooth (music + calls) which can be used to listen to music, make and receive calls, follow navigation via audio updates and more via their mobile device.
The Pro Pack versions further extends this capability with Google Maps navigation, WhatsApp notifications on the display screen itself, integration of Amazon Alexa, live location sharing and several other such features. A level of ‘smart’ in the electric two-wheeler segment that has no competition at present.
For 2025, Ather has brought a number of technological updates aimed falling under safety and rider comfort. But most remarkably, the 450X is equipped with a traction control system with three configurable settings: Rain, Road and Rally.
Every setting provides a different level of sensitivity to wheel slip, giving riders greater control in a wide range of conditions.
This is actually a legitimate concern for EVs that make all of their torque instantly, sometimes causing more traction than a slippery road can handle.
“Magic Twist” is another highlight, which first appeared in Ather’s top tier model, the Apex. This regenerative braking can be achieved by rotating the throttle stick in the opposite direction to decelerate without touching the braking system and get a better maintains control and recovering energy to prolong driving range.
Safe and Comfortable: All in one
And in the midst of all this technological grandstanding, Ather hasn’t let the basics like rider safety and comfort fall by the wayside.
Front and rear disc brakes on the 450X provide enough stopping power for its performance levels. The suspension is a front telescopic fork rearing a mono-shock at the rear that balances sport handling and comfort.
The 2025 model takes the safety suite of the van further, incorporating features such as Fallsafe (that restricts power in the event of electrical failure), emergency braking lights plus tow and theft alerts.
What’s more, the scooter comes with useful rider aids including park-assist and auto-hold that help you down inclines without rolling backwards.
Creature comforts have not been forgotten, either. The long cushy seat makes two-up riding comfortable, long range, and the upright ergonomics make urban commuting easy on you too. Underseat storage is not best in class, but is suitable for the necessities of life.
Ownership Experience & Ecosystem
The Ather Grid, Ather’s public charging network has already been installed in Bengaluru and Chennai. Known as this network of fast chargers is meant to supplement the typical home charging offerings, and also help alleviate another factor would-be adopters worry about: the accessibility of charging.
The company’s warranty plans have changed, with the 2025 model year receiving the “Eight70 Warranty.” (and guaranteeing nothing less than 70% of battery health for upto eight years or 80,000 kms, whichever comes first—to substantiate which is huge), a warranty that instills the kind of confidence in Ather’s battery technology that’s reassuring to the consumer.
Battery sizes determine charging times, the 2.9kWh takes approximately 4 hours 30mins on the standard 350W charger, the 3.7kWh takes around 5hours 45mins. The 750W charger to the Ather buyers who wants faster charging is offered as an accessory.
Positioning in the Market and Value Proposition
Ather 450X, 2025 Ather 450X higher-spec electric scooter for the discerning customer with features and prices to match. The 2.9kWh is priced from ₹1.47 lakh and the 3.7kWh from ₹1.57 lakh (both ex-showroom).
The Pro Pack, which brings the additional connectivity functionality and Warp riding mode is available for ₹17,000 more on the smaller battery variant and ₹20,000 on the larger one.
While this does mean the 450X comes at a modest premium to direct rivals such as the Ola S1 Pro and TVS iQube ST, the well-rounded package (including softened riding dynamics, mature incorporation of technology and expanding service network) goes some way in justifying the higher asking price for many prospective buyers.
The market for performance-oriented electric scooters in India is evolving at a rapid pace, but with Ather’s continued vigilance on enhancing the 450X with regular updates (both hardware and over-the-air software updates), its stickiness in the market is likely to remain in a dynamic segment.
Ather 450X: The Benchmark Changes
The 2025 Ather 450X makes what is already a standard in the Indian electric two-wheeler segments better in both ways. Not one to rest on past laurels, Ather Energy has picked the wheel of feedback and market requirements and given users a good dollop of improved range, safety features and ownership experience.
Traction control, different tires, and regenerative braking through the Magic Twist braking system Ather proves it understands that this electric mobility revolution is not just about yanking out internal combustion engines and shoving in electric motors —
it’s about reenvisioning the entire riding experience to take advantage of all the peculiarities of the electric powertrain.
It’s still one of the most tempting offerings for urban dwellers seeking to make the switch to electric mobility without making any concessions on power or feature list.
With a mix of careful engineering, advanced technology, and an increasingly sturdier support ecosystem, it becomes significantly more than a purchase — it’s an at-bat in a growing, future-oriented ecosystem centered on the future of personal mobility.
With the upswing of the Indian electric two-wheeler market, the Ather 450X is a testament that India’s own could build products that rival the best in the global market, and meet the unique needs and requirements of Indian city commuters.”