Ather Energy Community Edition
Electric scooter · 2W · Launched 2025
₹0.99 - 1.10 Lakh
Ex-showroom India
Range
118 km
Battery
2.9 kWh
Top speed
80 km/h
Charge
3.5 hr
Power
6 bhp
Seats
—
Overview
Ather's most affordable scooter — same 450 platform and software but with a smaller battery to hit under ₹1L. Ather quality at mass-market price.
Best for
Budget buyers who want Ather's tech ecosystem but can't afford the 450X
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Under ₹1L — cheapest Ather ever
- Same software as 450X — touchscreen, maps, OTA
- Ather build quality at this price is unique
- Ather Grid charging access
−Cons
- 118 km range — less than 450X
- No Warp mode — top speed 80 km/h
- 2.9 kWh battery
- Ather service only in 100+ cities
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Ather Energy in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Same platform as Rizta S — early OTA updates expected
Reported in earlier models — Ather Energy has released fixes for newer batches.
Range tight for 20+ km daily commutes
Reported in earlier models — Ather Energy has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all Ather Energy EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on Ather Energy platforms. We've completed thousands of Ather Energy repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1Best tech per rupee in the scooter market
- 2Compare with TVS iQube S for similar pricing
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 2.9 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 118 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 3.5 hours |
| Fast charge | — |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 bhp |
| Torque | 22 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | — |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 108 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | — |
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ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
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Ather Energy Community Edition
₹0.99 - 1.10 Lakh
Bottom line
The Ather Energy Community Edition scores 6.8/10 overall. Best suited for: Budget buyers who want Ather's tech ecosystem but can't afford the 450X. Key strength: under ₹1l — cheapest ather ever. Main consideration: 118 km range — less than 450x.
Expert ratings are based on ev.care service data, publicly available specs, and editorial assessment. Ratings may be updated as new data is available.
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