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
—
Available colors
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.
Range drops 15-25% in winter and heavy monsoon
Reported in earlier models — Ather Energy has released fixes for newer batches.
12V auxiliary battery weakens after 2-3 years of daily use
Reported in earlier models — Ather Energy has released fixes for newer batches.
Display/console firmware glitches resolved by OTA update
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
- 3Install a dedicated 16A wall socket on a separate MCB at home
- 4Check battery warranty terms — most exclude consumable cells
- 5Test ride at full charge to feel real-world acceleration
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 2.9 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 118 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 3.5 hours |
| Fast charge | Not supported (AC only) |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | Yes — Manufacturer offers battery swap / buyback program |
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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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.
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