Ather Energy introduced the 2025 Ather 450 with a host of new updates. The 450X and 450 Apex scooters now get Multi-Mode Traction Control with three different modes for increased safety and MagicTwistTM for a more convenient riding experience in city traffic.
The 2025 Ather 450X and Ather 450 Apex models come equipped with multi-mode traction control, a feature designed to enhance rider safety by preventing the scooter from slipping on low-friction surfaces, claims the company. The traction control system steps in under slippery conditions to synchronize the rear wheel speed with the front, ensuring better stability. Riders can select from three distinct modes – Rain Mode, Road Mode and Rally Mode – to suit their control needs, each fine-tuned for specific riding scenarios. The Rain Mode prioritizes maximum safety, reducing slip for enhanced grip on wet & slippery surfaces, claims the company. The Road Mode strikes a balance between safety and performance, ideal for everyday riding. The Rally Mode is designed for off-road enthusiasts, offering controlled slip. This feature not only enhances rider safety but also unlocks performance potential, providing the confidence and control to extract the best out of the scooter in any condition, claims the company.
To further improve the riding experience, Ather has focused on maximizing range and has introduced multi-compound tyres developed with MRF on the 2025 Ather 450. Additionally, the optimization of energy usage through features like Magic TwistTM, which reduces energy loss friction while braking enhances overall range. The result is an improved TrueRangeTM of up to 130 km on the Ather 450X 3.7kWh (IDC Range 161 kms) and the 450 Apex (IDC Range 157 kms). The 450X 2.9 kWh (IDC Range 126 kms) and the Ather 450S (IDC Range 122 kms) will also now deliver an improved TrueRangeTM of upto 105 kms.
MagicTwistTM, a feature which was earlier launched with the 450 Apex and then Rizta Z will now also be available on the 2025 450X. MagicTwistTM is designed to enhance rider convenience and control by allowing the rider to modulate vehicle deceleration through throttle alone. The MagicTwistTM throttle enables the rider to twist to accelerate and twist in the reverse direction to modulate deceleration at all charge levels. It is an evolution of conventional regenerative braking that is actually able to bring the scooter to a complete halt and works even at 100% battery charge.
The 2025 Ather 450 will be powered by AtherStackTM 6, the latest version of Ather’s software engine, which has a host of features such as – Google Maps, Alexa, WhatsApp notification on the dashboard, which allows the rider to access messages without having to take out their smartphones; “Ping My Scooter”, so the rider can easily locate their scooters in a sea of vehicles with the help of sound and visual cues and Live location sharing, which allows riders to share their live location with a preset contact while they’re on the move.
Ather currently has two product lines – The Ather 450 which includes 450X, 450S and 450 Apex, and the Ather’s convenience scooter Rizta which includes Rizta Z and Rizta S, launched in 2024. The 2025 450 range will be covered under the new Eight70 warranty which offers coverage for up to 8 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes first, and 70% battery health assurance up to 8 years.
Ather is now offering additional benefits on the 2025 Ather 450. The 450X 2.9 kWh will now be bundled with the Ather Duo, bringing the charging time from 0-80% to 3 hrs. Ather’s smart helmet – Halo will now be bundled with the 450 Apex.
The 2025 Ather 450S will be available starting at ₹1,29,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru), the 2025 Ather 450X with the 2.9 kWh battery will be priced starting at ₹1,46,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru) and the 2025 Ather 450X with the 3.7 kWh battery will be available starting at ₹1,56,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru). The 450 Apex is now priced at ₹1,99,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru inclusive of Pro Pack).
