The differences, all of them
| 450 Apex | 450X | |
|---|---|---|
| Peak power | 7 kW | 6.4 kW |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 26 Nm |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 90 km/h |
| 0–40 km/h | 2.9 s | 3.3 s |
| Fastest mode | Warp+ | Warp |
| Battery | 3.5 kWh only | 2.9 / 3.5 kWh |
| IDC range | 165 km | 126 / 161 km |
| AtherStack Pro | Included | Optional |
| Colour | Indium Blue | 7 options |
What they share
The aluminium chassis, the triple-piston front disc and rear disc, the 7-inch touchscreen with Google Maps, Magic Twist, Multi-Mode Traction Control, Infinite Cruise, Pothole+ alerts and Voice on Ather. Day to day in city traffic, the two feel very similar.
Where you feel the Apex
Away from a standstill in Warp+, and above 70 km/h. On a clear stretch of the ECR or the OMR in the early morning, the extra 10 km/h and 0.6 kW give the Apex a relaxed, unstrained feel. In Chennai's evening traffic you will rarely notice either.
Do the maths on AtherStack Pro
AtherStack Pro is included with the Apex but optional on the 450X. If you would add it to a 450X anyway — many owners do, for the connected features and the warranty benefits — the effective gap between the two scooters narrows. Ask us for both quotes with AtherStack Pro included so you compare like with like. More in our AtherStack Pro guide.
Verdict
Buy the Apex if you enjoy riding fast on open roads and want the best 450 Ather makes. Buy the 450X with the 3.5 kWh battery if your riding is mostly urban — you keep almost everything that makes the Apex good, at a lower price.
Questions we get asked
The Apex reaches 100 km/h against the 450X's 90 km/h, and does 0–40 km/h in 2.9 seconds against 3.3.
No. The 450X has Warp mode; Warp+ is exclusive to the 450 Apex.
Slightly: 165 km IDC against 161 km for the 3.5 kWh 450X. Ather's real-world TrueRange is about 130 km for both.