Ather Energy 450X vs Ather Energy Konarc
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Ather Energy Konarc are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹39,901 more than the Konarc, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 40% extra.
The Konarc takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6.5/10 for the Konarc.
Category by category
Price
Konarc
The Konarc starts ₹39,901 lower (₹1,00,099 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,270 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
450X claims 161 km against 100 km. That is roughly ₹389 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Konarc does not have on any variant.
Features
Konarc
Konarc gets led headlamp, led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and digital console and 4 more items.
Warranty
Konarc
Konarc comes with 10 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Konarc if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first electric scooter
- your priority is short daily commutes
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Konarc |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,00,099 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹1,06,300 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹8,445 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹5,104 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹1,29,849 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | Ather EnergyKonarc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,00,099 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹3,170 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | — | 16 Nm |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | 4 kW |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | 2.1 kWh |
| Claimed range | 161 km | 100 km |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | — |
| Seat height | 780 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1352 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic front forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Dual Hydraulic Coil spring |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-14 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 100/90-12 |
450X vs Konarc: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Konarc?
- The Konarc is cheaper by ₹39,901 at the base variant (₹1,00,099 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the 450X or the Konarc?
- The 450X claims 161 km against 100 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Konarc in Delhi?
- About ₹40,600: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹1,06,300 for the Konarc, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,74,342 for the 450X and ₹1,29,849 for the Konarc, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Konarc comes out ₹44,493 ahead.
