Electric scooters have become the new rage in India. There is this growing need for an eco-friendly way of commuting, and the scooter-producing companies have worked up some outstanding options. Ather 450X and TVS iQube have been among the leading contenders. Which one to buy? Are they too pricey? Let’s get right to know everything about them and their prices and why you should buy them.
Why You Should Buy Ather 450X or TVS iQube
Ather 450X and TVS iQube look super stylish and modern. As far as the power delivery aspect is concerned, both scooters come with electric motors giving an excellent ride and performance. Also, Ather 450X comes with a higher range and more powerful motor. Meanwhile, TVS iQube offers value money along with comfort. It’s one of the highly sought electric scooters in the market, promising to stand out, making it one of the top choices amongst the guests looking forward to owning an eco-friendly ride.
Price of Ather 450X and TVS iQube
Priced at Rs 1.43 lakh* ex-showroom and with an on-road starting price of Rs 1.54 lakh in Delhi, the scooter boasts Diwali offers within festival deals by Ather. TVS iQube comes in at a price of Rs 1.07 lakh* ex-showroom, and has an on-road starting price of Rs 1.23 lakh in Delhi. TVS iQube too boast Diwali offers which would make way for increased sales as it will be within budget for many buyers.
Motor and Power
Ather 450X has a more potent 6.4 kW PMSM motor, which delivers faster acceleration and makes the ride smoother than that of the 3 kW BLDC motor of TVS iQube that’s decent but still not as potent as Ather 450X.
Battery Capacity and Charging
Ather 450X has a 2.9 kWh battery, as does the TVS iQube. Ather 450X offers a longer range of 111 km/charge. Range from the TVS iQube is offered at 75 km/charge. Ather’s battery requires about 8.36 hours to charge fully.
Range and Modes
It comes with four riding modes wherein Eco runs 85 km on range and SmartEco can add up to 90 km to the stretch. The maximum of one single mode that it can provide is of 75 km in the TVS iQube. So, it gives users more flexibility according to the need with its mode choices.
Speed and Braking
Ather 450X boasts a maximum speed of 90 km/h making it one of the fastest electric scooters in the market. The top speed of the TVS iQube is 75 km/h making it slightly slower. In terms of braking performance, Ather is better equipped since it has a front brake diameter of 200 mm compared to the 220 mm of TVS iQube. This therefore offers good control.
Dimension and Build
Ather 450X is a bit bulkier with dimensions measuring 1891 mm in length and 739 mm in breadth. TVS iQube, however, has a length of 1805mm, and its breadth is 645mm. Both the scooters have an acceptable saddle height ranging close to 770-780 mm, which again fits perfectly across a diverse range of riders’ body types.
Features and Connectivity
Ather 450X runs on Android OS and gives a Snapdragon 212 processor. It features Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity; additionally, it is supported by a completely digital instrument console. TVS iQube features a digital console with Bluetooth connectivity but misses out on several options like Google Maps and fast charging that are available in Ather 450X.