2025 Ather 450X Long Term Review Begins: Is It Worth the Premium Price?

We begin our long-term review of the 2025 Ather 450X electric scooter. Priced at ₹1.57 lakh (ex-showroom), is it really worth the money? Read to find out how it performs in daily use, range, comfort, and charging.

Introduction: Riding Into the Future with Ather 450X

The electric two-wheeler space in India has evolved rapidly, and Ather has been one of the key names shaping that shift. Among their offerings, the Ather 450X stands out as the brand’s sporty and premium electric scooter. Introduced back in 2020, it has grown with consistent updates, and now in 2025, we finally take it for a long-term spin.

But here’s the question: Is the Ather 450X really worth its steep price tag? At ₹1.57 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 3.7kWh variant and another ₹17,000 for the optional Pro Pack, it’s certainly not a budget EV. So we’ve decided to live with it—commuting daily, charging regularly, and testing its limits—to give you a clear picture.

What’s Our Plan with the Ather 450X?

This isn’t a quick weekend test. We’re using the Ather 450X daily—riding to the office, doing grocery runs, and leaving it parked overnight to test how it holds charge.

Our review will cover:

• Real-world range (not just IDC claims)
• Charging duration at home and public stations
• Ride comfort and practicality
• Battery performance over days and weeks
• Feature performance and app experience

The goal? To understand what you get for the money—and what you don’t.

The Powertrain: Smooth and Spirited

At the heart of the Ather 450X is a 3.7kWh lithium-ion battery paired with a 6.4kW motor. Together, they churn out 26Nm of torque and deliver a top speed of 90kmph. On paper, the IDC (Indian Driving Conditions) range stands at 161 km—but real-world numbers are often quite different.

Charging from 0 to 80% at home takes about 4.5 hours through a regular 5A socket, while the Ather Grid public fast chargers cut that time in half. We’ll see how consistent that is over time.

Build, Ride & Tyres: Built to Handle the Urban Jungle

Built on a solid aluminium frame, the scooter feels sturdy on Indian roads. It gets 12-inch wheels with MRF Zapper N e-Tred tyres developed specifically for the Ather 450 range.

Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. Braking is strong and balanced with discs on both ends, combined with CBS for safety.

At 111.6kg kerb weight, it feels light enough for city traffic while retaining highway stability. However, underseat storage is just 22 litres, which may not fit a full-face helmet.

The Touchscreen Dashboard and Pro Pack Features

One of the biggest selling points of the 450X is its 7-inch TFT touchscreen dashboard running on Android Open Source OS. It’s clean, fast, and shows all basic ride stats.

But if you want more—like turn-by-turn navigation, music control, or fall detection—you’ll need to pay ₹17,000 extra for the Pro Pack. Here’s what it unlocks:

Ride Assist Features:

• Five Riding Modes (Smart Eco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp)
• Multi-mode traction control
• Magic Twist (regen braking)
• Auto Hold, Auto Indicator Cut-off
• Guide-Me-Home Lights
• Fall Safe, Emergency Stop Signal
• Dashboard Auto-Brightness
• Call & Music Control

Ather Connect Features:

• Google Maps navigation
• Ather mobile app & document storage
• Ride Stories, Ping My Scooter
• Inter-city trip planner, Alexa integration
• Theft & tow alerts, Find My Scooter
• WhatsApp on dashboard
• Over-the-air (OTA) updates

You also get a 5-year/60,000 km battery warranty with the Pro Pack, which is extendable to 8 years/80,000 km.

Is It Worth Spending ₹1.74 Lakh?

Let’s be honest—electric scooters in India typically hover around the ₹1 lakh mark. At ₹1.74 lakh with the Pro Pack, the Ather 450X is positioned as a premium offering. But with that price comes smart connectivity, reliable performance, and cutting-edge features.

Still, we feel Ather should have included basic riding features like Magic Twist and Ride Modes as standard. Locking them behind a paywall makes the base model feel incomplete.

Final Word (For Now)

The Ather 450X 3.7kWh is undoubtedly one of the most advanced and well-built electric scooters in India today. With its tech, speed, and build quality, it sets a high benchmark. But is it the best daily EV for your money?

We’re only 85 km in—and there’s a long road ahead. Keep watching this space for our full long-term review after we cross 1,000+ km and months of real-world use.

Disclaimer:

This is the introduction to a long-term review of the 2025 Ather 450X based on real-world usage. Specifications, features, and prices mentioned are as per official data and subject to change. Always check with your nearest dealership for the latest updates.