Ather Energy has launched the 450X Gen 3 electric scooter in the country with unique upgrades including a higher range, larger battery and more functional updates over the previous model. The company has also updated the 450 Plus. The updated scooter, Ather 450X is priced at Rs 1,57,507 and the 450 Plus at 1,35,996 (ex-showroom India including state subsidy). Whereas comparatively, the outgoing 450X is priced at Rs 1,52,401 and the 450 Plus at Rs 1,33,391 (All prices ex-showroom India with Fame II subsidy). Ather is considered to be in the premium electric scooter segment, the Ather e-scooters are compared with Ola S1 Pro, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube Electric, and Okinawa Okhi90. The Gen 3 Ather 450X and 450 Plus get a larger 3.7kWh Lithium-ion battery pack, as opposed to the older 2.9kWh unit. The updated 450X claims a ‘True Range’ of 85km in the ‘Ride Mode’ and 105km in the ‘Eco Mode’, a significant bump from the earlier 70km (Ride mode) and 85km (Eco mode) range figures. The Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) claimed range has also increased to 146km, from 116km. The 450 Plus, on the other hand, has an updated true range of 70km (10km more) in the Ride mode and 85km (15km more) in the Eco mode. The IDC claimed range has increased by 8km and clocks at 108km on the Gen 3 450 Plus. 2022 Hyundai Tucson Bookings Commenced Indian Government’s Right to Repair Act Airtel deploys India's 1st private 5G network