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Ather Energy on Saturday launched the '450 Apex Special Edition' E-scooter commemorating 10 years of Ather's operations in India. Along with an exciting new colour scheme and a host of new features on the 450 Apex, Ather has introduced ‘Magic Twist’, a first-of-its-kind city riding feature that offers outstanding convenience to the rider.

Tarun Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO, Ather Energy, said, "We wanted to do something special to mark 10 years of Ather and push the boundaries of design, performance, and innovation. The 450 Apex is the culmination of that effort, where we have pushed the 450 platform to its limit in terms of design and performance. The 450 Apex has India’s fastest throttle response, and it is Ather’s most exciting scooter in production today."

"The unique design language, rich satin colours, and transparent panel make the 450 Apex the most distinctive electric scooter on the road. With the 450 Apex, we have introduced ‘Magic Twist', a disruptive new feature that makes city riding extremely convenient and fun. The 450 Apex is a premium and highly desirable machine and we expect it to be appreciated by performance scooter enthusiasts across the country," he added.

Ather 450 Apex Special Edition Battery And Range

Ather has introduced a new riding mode, Warp+, that takes the scooter from 0 to 40 km/h in just 2.9 seconds. It also boasts an industry-leading reaction time of just 90 ms, making it the scooter with the fastest throttle response time, not just among ICE scooters but also among EVs as well.

The 450 Apex delivers a peak torque of 210 Nm at the wheel, nearly 25% higher than its closest competitor. With Warp+, Ather has increased the power levels of the 450 Apex by 10% so that the peak torque is sustained at higher speeds. This has resulted in a 30% faster 40–80 km/h speed compared to the 450X.

With the increased motor power, the 450 Apex now has a top speed of 100 km/h. Ather has also provided a new UI experience on the 450 Apex. Based on the power input, the animation transitions to provide an immersive ride experience, making it a perfect partner for Warp+.

Ather 450 Apex Magic Twist Braking System

Ather has also introduced Magic Twist, a first-of-its-kind feature in the world of two-wheelers that will transform city riding. The Magic Twist 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.

With the Magic Twist, users can brake with negative input on the throttle and it has 40% more braking force than any other 2W regen available in India. Magic Twist ensures commuting in the city and navigating traffic is a much smoother experience while enhancing control. Users just need to throttle up to accelerate and throttle down to brake; it's as easy as it sounds.

Ather 450 Apex Design

The Ather 450 Apex sports a transparent panel over a painted orange chassis. This makes the 450 Apex India’s only scooter with a transparent panel. Complementing this unique design is the bold colour scheme that puts two very contrasting colours in the spectrum together: blue and orange. The ‘Indium Blue’ used in the 450 Apex is the latest shade of blue to be discovered in the world.

Ather has also announced a Delight Kit for customers taking delivery of the 450 Apex. The Delight kit includes a handcrafted helmet in a blue-orange colour scheme complementing the scooter, an inbuilt Ather TPMS, a neck gaiter, an iron-on garment patch, and a uniquely designed keychain. The 450 Apex also comes with a 5-year or 60,000-kilometre battery warranty and complimentary Ather Connect for 3 years.

Ather 450 Apex Prices And Bookings

Bookings are now open for the Ather 450 Apex, and deliveries will commence in March 2024. Priced at INR 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom and not inclusive of subsidy), the 450 Apex promises a design that's bold and will take the rider to the pinnacle of performance.