The big differences
| Konarc S (3.5 kWh) | 450X (3.5 kWh) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peak power | 4.7 kW | 6.4 kW |
| Top speed | 70 km/h | 90 km/h |
| 0–40 km/h | 4.7 s | 3.3 s |
| TrueRange | 130 km | 130 km |
| Dashboard | 7-inch DeepView | 7-inch touchscreen, Google Maps |
| Rider aids | AutoHold, FallSafe, Reverse Park Assist | Plus Warp, traction control, Magic Twist, Infinite Cruise |
| Ather Grid, 10 min | up to 15 km | up to 30 km |
| Boot | 31 L | 22 L |
| Service interval | 1 year | Every 5,000 km or 6 months |
What the extra money buys
Mostly performance and technology: 20 km/h more top speed, much quicker acceleration, a touchscreen with Google Maps, traction control for wet roads, Infinite Cruise for traffic, and fast charging at twice the rate. If you value those every day, the 450X is worth it.
What you keep by saving
The same real-world range with the 3.5 kWh battery, a bigger boot, a more comfortable ride on bad roads, and lower maintenance. For a commute that never goes above 60 km/h, the Konarc gives up surprisingly little.
A simple test
Look at your daily route. If more than a quarter of it is open road where traffic moves above 60 km/h, test ride the 450X. If it is mostly city streets and service roads, the Konarc will serve you well and the savings can go towards the extended battery warranty and a good helmet.
Questions we get asked
At ex-showroom prices, the Konarc S starts at an introductory ₹99,999 and the 450X at ₹1,48,998 — a gap of about ₹49,000 at the entry level.
With the 3.5 kWh battery, both have a TrueRange estimate of about 130 km.
Not on the Konarc S. Ather lists Google Maps for the upcoming Konarc Z.