Ather 450 Apex in India: price, review & should you buy it (Nov 2026)

WHERE TO BUY

what’s the best price?

Store by store, with warranty and best prices. Abroad comes second.

₹1,96,278 today

At Ather Energy dealer

WHERE TO BUY · CHEAPEST FIRST

Ather Energy dealerOfficial price; ask them to drop extra add-ons from the bill₹2LCheapest

Best price in India

₹2L

Ather Energy dealer

Cheapest anywhere

India

nothing reliable found

Next sale to watch

november

Black Friday sales · expected, not announced

Ather Energy dealer, ₹2L
Cheapest: Official price; ask them to drop extra add-ons from the bill

REAL REVIEWS

what are people saying?

What YouTube, Reddit and Instagram are saying.

“It's an engineers unbridled expression, a novelty and nothing else.”

— r/indianbikes

THE LOUDEST TAKE

Quick and fun in the city.

— Mostly r/ATHERENERGY

WHAT MOST AGREE ON

THE LOUDEST TAKE

It's an engineers unbridled expression, a novelty and nothing else.

— r/indianbikes

WHAT MOST AGREE ON

Quick and fun in the city.

— Mostly r/ATHERENERGY

USP

what makes it unique?

The facts outlets repeat and where the money goes.

THE JARGON, EXPLAINED

Warp+: A ride mode that lets you use the scooter's peak performance and reach its 100 km/h top speed.— Team Bhp
Magic Twist: Regenerative braking you control with the throttle. Your range improves as regen kicks in.— Atherenergy
City Cruise: Holds a steady pace in traffic. It pauses when you brake and resumes at the new speed.— Autocar India
Pothole+ Alerts: Uses data from Ather's connected scooter fleet to flag potholes and broken road sections.— BikeWale

NERD OUT FACTS

FACT 01
Magic Twist regen braking debuted on the Apex
The Apex marks Ather's 10th anniversary. It has a 100 km/h top speed and a new 'Magic Twist' regenerative braking mode.
HT Auto
FACT 02
7kW motor, Ather's most powerful yet
The Apex uses a permanent magnet motor with a peak output of 7kW. Ather calls it its quickest and most powerful scooter yet.
Bikedekho
FACT 03
City Cruise brakes and resumes by itself
City Cruise holds a steady pace in traffic. It pauses when you brake and resumes at the new speed.
Autocar India
FACT 04
India's first Ather 450 owner upgraded to Apex
Ather's first 450 customer, Aditya Reddy, moved up to the 450 Apex after 8 years of ownership.
Cartoq

THE JARGON, EXPLAINED

Warp+: A ride mode that lets you use the scooter's peak performance and reach its 100 km/h top speed.— Team Bhp
Magic Twist: Regenerative braking you control with the throttle. Your range improves as regen kicks in.— Atherenergy
City Cruise: Holds a steady pace in traffic. It pauses when you brake and resumes at the new speed.— Autocar India
Pothole+ Alerts: Uses data from Ather's connected scooter fleet to flag potholes and broken road sections.— BikeWale

USECASES

WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?

What owners report, aspect by aspect. Every scooter here is checked on the same things.

Great fit for city commute

Owners call it quick and fun in city riding.

Pick-up and powerPraised
Owners love the acceleration and pickup.
— r/ATHERENERGY
ComfortPraised
One owner praises suspension and seat comfort.
— r/ATHERENERGY
Mileage or rangeMixed
Claimed 157 km. A real-world test got 99.1 km.
— Facebook
Boot spaceUnproven
Nothing in the evidence on boot space.
Service networkMixed
Owners report mixed service on the 450X line.
— Facebook
Build qualityMixed
Button quality feels average to one owner.
— r/ATHERENERGY
Running costsPraised
Listed running cost is Rs 0.14 per km.
— Zigwheels

made for this.

Owners call it quick and fun in city riding.

Great fit

Praised
Pick-up and power
Owners love the acceleration and pickup.
— r/ATHERENERGY
Praised
Comfort
One owner praises suspension and seat comfort.
— r/ATHERENERGY
Mixed
Mileage or range
Claimed 157 km. A real-world test got 99.1 km.
— Facebook

Unproven
Boot space
Nothing in the evidence on boot space.
Mixed
Service network
Owners report mixed service on the 450X line.
— Facebook
Mixed
Build quality
Button quality feels average to one owner.
— r/ATHERENERGY

Praised
Running costs
Listed running cost is Rs 0.14 per km.
— Zigwheels

ALTERNATIVES AND COMPETITORS

Ather 450 Apex v/s others

The rivals reviewers keep bringing up.

CURRENT SCOOTER
Ather 450 Apex by Ather Energy
₹2L
Pick it if you want the quickest Ather and can pay ₹1.96 lakh.
Engine or motor
7 kW peak
Mileage/range
157 km claimed
Boot space
22 litres
Charging
4h 30m
Value for money
450X by Ather
₹--
Pick it for the same Ather app and feel at a lower price.
Engine or motor
6.4 kW peak
Worse as the current shoe
Mileage/range
126 km
Worse as the current shoe
Boot space
22 L
Better as the current shoe
Charging
4.3 hrs
Better as the current shoe
One by Simple Energy
₹--
Pick it if you want more claimed range.
Engine or motor
8.8 kW peak
Better as the current shoe
Mileage/range
265 km
Better as the current shoe
Boot space
35 L
Better as the current shoe
Charging
5h 20m (0-80%)
Worse as the current shoe
Value for money
450S by Ather
₹--
Pick it for the cheapest way into the 450 line.
Engine or motor
5.4 kW
Worse as the current shoe
Mileage/range
122 km
Worse as the current shoe
Boot space
22 L
Better as the current shoe
Charging
6.3 hrs (to 80%)
Worse as the current shoe

THE ONE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERS

Extra money buys speed and fun, not a cheaper commute

You want a fast, fun scooter

One owner calls it incredibly fast with incredible seat comfort.

— r/ATHERENERGY

You only commute

A buyer advises the 450S 3.7kWh with no Pro pack for pure commuting.

— r/ATHERENERGY

WHAT ARE WE THINKING?

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Start small in the app, or head to the store.

YOU CAN ALWAYS SAVE FOR IT

Start with just ₹100

1.6K people are planning to save for it

SAVE FOR IT

HEAD TO RETAILERAther Energy dealer

QUICK ANSWERS

the short version

Straight answers, from the same sources as everything above.

Should I buy the Ather 450 Apex right now?: Wait, till the Black Friday deals. Owners say it is very quick and fun in the city. Ather claims 157 km a charge. One real-world test got a very different number.
What is the Ather 450 Apex price in India?: ₹2L across Indian stores, checked 4 November 2026. The lowest listing we found is ₹1,96,278 at Ather Energy dealer.
When is the next sale for the Ather 450 Apex?: Black Friday sales is expected around November 2026; ran 28 nov–1 dec last year; this year's dates are not announced.
When did the Ather 450 Apex launch in India?: On 6 January 2024.
Is the Ather 450 Apex good for city commute?: Great fit. Made for this. Owners call it quick and fun in city riding.
What is the biggest complaint about the Ather 450 Apex?: Sudden limp mode, raised by some Apex owners. Quick and fun in the city.
How long does the Ather 450 Apex last?: Nobody knows yet: nothing reliable found.

Should I buy the Ather 450 Apex right now?

Wait, till the Black Friday deals. Owners say it is very quick and fun in the city. Ather claims 157 km a charge. One real-world test got a very different number.

What is the Ather 450 Apex price in India?

₹2L across Indian stores, checked 4 November 2026. The lowest listing we found is ₹1,96,278 at Ather Energy dealer.

When is the next sale for the Ather 450 Apex?

Black Friday sales is expected around November 2026; ran 28 nov–1 dec last year; this year's dates are not announced.

When did the Ather 450 Apex launch in India?

On 6 January 2024.

Is the Ather 450 Apex good for city commute?

Great fit. Made for this. Owners call it quick and fun in city riding.

What is the biggest complaint about the Ather 450 Apex?

Sudden limp mode, raised by some Apex owners. Quick and fun in the city.

How long does the Ather 450 Apex last?

Nobody knows yet: nothing reliable found.

We collate what others say. We haven’t tested this. Prices change; check the store before you pay.

Ather 450 Apex

what’s the best price?

what are people saying?

what makes it unique?

Magic Twist regen braking debuted on the Apex

7kW motor, Ather's most powerful yet

City Cruise brakes and resumes by itself

India's first Ather 450 owner upgraded to Apex

WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?

Ather 450 Apex v/s others

Extra money buys speed and fun, not a cheaper commute

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

the short version