Ather Energy 450X vs TVS Star City Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and TVS Star City Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹67,974 more than the Star City Plus, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 94% extra.
The 450X takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6/10 for the Star City Plus.
Category by category
Price
Star City Plus
The Star City Plus starts ₹67,974 lower (₹72,026 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹2,160 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.
Performance
450X
450X has the better power-to-weight ratio: 77 against 70 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Star City Plus does not have on any variant.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 5 more items.
Warranty
Star City Plus
Star City Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Star City Plus if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where TVS's bigger service network matters
- your priority is buyers who want a digital console
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Star City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹72,026 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹84,000 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹64,300 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹4,032 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹1,69,832 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | TVSStar City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹72,026 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 109.7 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | — | 8.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 70 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 | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 115 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 10 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 172 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1260 mm |
| Length | — | 1984 mm |
| Width | — | 750 mm |
| Height | — | 1080 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | SBT |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic (Oil damped) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | 5 step adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 2.75X17"41P |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 3.0X17"50P |
450X vs Star City Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Star City Plus?
- The Star City Plus is cheaper by ₹67,974 at the base variant (₹72,026 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Star City Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹62,900: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹84,000 for the Star City Plus, 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 ₹1,69,832 for the Star City Plus, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Star City Plus comes out ₹4,510 ahead.
