Ather Energy 450X vs Honda Livo
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Honda Livo are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹58,969 more than the Livo, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 73% extra.
The 450X takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6/10 for the Livo.
Category by category
Price
Livo
The Livo starts ₹58,969 lower (₹81,031 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,870 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 5 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Livo if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is budget-conscious daily commuters
- your priority is long fuel-stop-free rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Livo |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹81,031 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹93,900 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹75,195 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹4,508 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹1,91,103 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | HondaLivo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹81,031 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,570 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 109.5 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.7 bhp |
| Torque | — | 9.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 60 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 85 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 163 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1278 mm |
| Length | — | 2020 mm |
| Width | — | 742 mm |
| Height | — | 1116 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 Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Hydraulic Type |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
450X vs Livo: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Livo?
- The Livo is cheaper by ₹58,969 at the base variant (₹81,031 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Livo in Delhi?
- About ₹53,000: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹93,900 for the Livo, 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 ₹1,91,103 for the Livo, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹16,761 ahead.
