The three Konarc S batteries side by side
| 2.1 kWh | 2.7 kWh | 3.5 kWh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDC range | 100 km | 125 km | 161 km |
| TrueRange (real-world) | 80 km | 100 km | 130 km |
| Peak power | 4.0 kW | 4.7 kW | 4.7 kW |
| 0–40 km/h | 5.0 s | 4.7 s | 4.7 s |
| Front brake | 130 mm drum | 220 mm disc | 220 mm disc |
| Dashboard | 4.2-inch DeepView | 7-inch DeepView | 7-inch DeepView |
| Home charge 0–80% (combined charger) | 2 hr | 2 hr 25 min | 3 hr 10 min |
| Combined charger | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| Ather Grid fast charging | Add-on | Yes | Yes |
Ather also lists a Konarc S battery with up to 200 km IDC range; ask us for its availability and price at your showroom.
What you give up on the 2.1 kWh
The entry Konarc is a genuine Ather, but it is built to a price. Three things change besides range:
- A drum front brake instead of the 220 mm disc. Fine for town speeds; if you ride the OMR or GST Road at 60–70 km/h every day, we would spend the extra on a disc.
- A smaller 4.2-inch screen and fewer connected features. Over-the-air updates, Theft & Tow alerts, Find My Scooter, FallSafe and AirWalk come with the 2.7 and 3.5 kWh variants.
- Ather Grid access is an add-on, and its fast-charge rate is lower (up to 13 km in ten minutes rather than 15).
Which one we recommend
2.1 kWh suits short, predictable trips — under 35 km a day, charged every night, mostly within the city. It is the lowest price of entry into an Ather.
2.7 kWh is the sweet spot for most commuters. You get the disc brake, the 7-inch screen and the full smart-feature set, and 100 km of real-world range covers most of a week of school runs.
3.5 kWh is for longer daily distances — Chengalpattu to Guindy, say, or Chidambaram to Neyveli and back. It is the only variant with the faster combined charger in the box.
What the Konarc Z adds
Ather has listed a Konarc Z as coming soon, with an 80 km/h top speed, a TFT touchscreen with Google Maps, AeBS braking assistance and MagicKey. It had not been priced when this guide was written. If you are waiting for those features, tell us and we will call you the day it is announced.
Questions we get asked
No. ₹99,999 is Ather's introductory ex-showroom price for the base Konarc S. Insurance, registration and handling are added on top; road tax on EVs is currently exempt in Tamil Nadu. We will give you the on-road figure for your showroom.
Ather lists Ather Grid access as an add-on for the 2.1 kWh variant. Ask us about adding it when you buy — it is simplest to sort out at the start.
Yes. All three Konarc S batteries keep the same 31-litre boot.