Ather Energy Konarc vs Odysse Racer
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy Konarc and Odysse Racer are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹351 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Konarc takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Konarc and 5/10 for the Racer.
Category by category
Price
Konarc
The Konarc starts ₹351 lower (₹1,00,099 against ₹1,00,450), about ₹20 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Konarc
Konarc claims 100 km against 75 km. That is roughly ₹206 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
Racer
Racer adds front disc brake and tubeless tyres that the Konarc does not have on any variant.
Features
Konarc
Konarc gets led daytime running lamp, colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 2 more items.
Warranty
Konarc
Konarc comes with 10 years of standard warranty against 1 on the Racer.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Konarc if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Ather Energy's bigger service network matters
Buy the Racer if
- your priority is styling over spec sheet
- your priority is short city rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Konarc | Racer |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,00,099 | ₹1,00,450 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,09,021 | ₹1,16,231 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹8,445 | ₹7,415 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,232 | ₹5,580 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,32,698 | ₹1,39,226 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather EnergyKonarc | OdysseRacer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,00,099 | ₹1,00,450 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,170 | ₹3,190 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | 16 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 4 kW | 1.5 kW |
| Battery | 2.1 kWh | 1.4 kWh |
| Claimed range | 100 km | 75 km |
| Charging time | 4 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Top speed | 70 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 107 kg |
| Seat height | — | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 175 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1352 mm | 1320 mm |
| Length | — | 1890 mm |
| Width | — | 710 mm |
| Height | — | 1130 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Standard |
| Front suspension | Telescopic front forks | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Dual Hydraulic Coil spring | Both Side Spring Loaded Hydraulic |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-14 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 100/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
Konarc vs Racer: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Konarc or the Racer?
- The Konarc is cheaper by ₹351 at the base variant (₹1,00,099 against ₹1,00,450 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the Konarc or the Racer?
- The Konarc claims 100 km against 75 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Konarc and Racer in Delhi?
- About ₹7,210: roughly ₹1,09,021 for the Konarc and ₹1,16,231 for the Racer, 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 ₹1,32,698 for the Konarc and ₹1,39,226 for the Racer, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Konarc comes out ₹6,528 ahead.
