This popular electric scooter hiked prices in January, know new rates

New Delhi: Electric two-wheeler maker Aether has hiked the prices of its electric scooters since January. Ether electric scooters have become expensive by around Rs 5,500. 

However, prices may vary depending on the state subsidy. Let us know how much these electric scooters will cost you now.

Ether Energy is one of the first EV startups to start operations in the country. Aether currently has two products - Aether 450X and Aether 450 Plus. 

Both scooters share the same platform, but differ in terms of range, acceleration and available features. The 450X is a top-spec variant, offering a wide range of advanced features and features.

The company has decided to charge Rs 5,475 for ether dot charger instead of raising the prices of its scooters directly. Earlier, the charger was introduced at a discounted price of only Rs.

The price

The starting price of Aether 450X and 450 Plus varies depending on the amount of subsidy provided by the respective state government. 

The ex-showroom price (excluding subsidy) of Ather 450X and 450 Plus is around Rs 1.70 lakh in most of the states. The Aether 450X comes with extra features that cost an extra Rs 19,010.

The effect of new prices

Scooter prices have risen, but the company has not made any cosmetic or technical changes. After the new price, the price of Ather 450 Plus is around Rs 14,600 more than Ola S1 in Mumbai, while 450 X is about Rs 3,600 more expensive than Ola S1 Pro.

Aether 450X India's fastest EV scooter

West Bengal-based EV maker Aether Energy's Aether 450X is considered to be the fastest electric scooter in India. 

The Aether 450X boasts 0-40 km / h in 3.5 seconds in its new mode. The company has achieved this by using a new 6kW, 26Nm PMS motor attached to the new 21,700 cell in the lithium-ion battery pack. The claimed real-world drive range of Ether 450X is 85 km in Echo mode and 70 km under Ride mode.