Ather Konarc launched at ₹99,999/-

Ather Energy introduced its third electric two-wheeler, the Konarc, in Bengaluru. Built on Ather’s new EL platform, Konarc brings Ather’s engineering and technology to a wider base of Indian riders, with a refined experience built around ride comfort, range, durability and ease of ownership.

Ather Konarc design

The Konarc carries Ather's familiar design language with clean, crafted surfaces with a dual-tone treatment inside and out. New alloy wheels accompany the new illuminated Ather branding alongside the animated wraparound lamps. Those lamps are not static either; responding to interactions like waking up, locking, locating the scooter, and charging. For riders who want a comfort-first addition, Ather is offering an optional LoungeBack accessory, which is an adjustable backrest with lumbar support for the pillion. The Konarc comes in four options available across the range: Quartz White, Lumen Copper, Celestial Gold, and Majestic Grey. For those considering the Z variant, you also get two exclusives — Steel Blue and Claret Red.

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Ather Konarc powertrain, charging and range

The Konarc S runs a PMSM motor producing 6.3 bhp and 16 Nm of torque on the 125 km and 161 km variants, while the base S 100 km makes 5.36 bhp with the same 16 Nm. All three hit a top speed of 70 km/h and crack the 0–40 km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds (5 seconds on the base). Battery sizes scale with range: 2.1 kWh on the S 100 km, 2.7 kWh on the S 125 km, and 3.5 kWh on the S 161 km; notably, all batteries are cased in aluminium and are IP67 rated. IDC range stands at 100 km, 125 km, and 161 km respectively, with Ather claiming ‘TrueRange’ figures of 80 km, 100 km, and 130 km in SmartEco mode. The Konarc features a sequential-gear transmission as opposed to the brand’s previous belt-driven ones. Ather claims the Konarc will have service intervals of 10,000km for all variants.

Every variant gets a 450W onboard charger as standard. Riders who want faster home charging can add a 450W offboard charger to the scooter's built-in 450W charger, charging at up to 900W total and cutting the 0–80% time to around 2h 25m and 3h 10m respectively. Ather Grid access also comes included on the 125 km and 161 km, charging at 15 km in 10 minutes.

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The standard battery warranty covers 3 years or 30,000 km across all variants. A step up to AtherStack Pro extends that to 5 years or 60,000 km. Add to that the Extended Battery Warranty, and you get 10 years or 1,00,000 km. Please note that it is available as a paid add-on with AtherStack Pro and has to be purchased within 90 days of vehicle invoicing. That extended cover guarantees a minimum 70% state of health at the end of the period and covers the battery even during periods of non-use.

Ather Konarc Advanced Braking System

Ather developed the AeBS entirely in-house and runs it through Konarc's existing Ather Drive Controller and motor, with no additional hardware. Unlike conventional systems that apply a fixed front-rear braking ratio, Ather claims this system adjusts that split dynamically based on road conditions using software and sensors, with regenerative braking layered in as well. Ather claims it reduces stopping distances and minimises wheel lock-up. Ather Konarc

Three Highlights

Konarc introduces three features that will make daily life with it easier. MagicKey is Ather's take on keyless entry, and it claims it was built from the ground up around this scooter. Its SmartWake function wakes and unlocks the Konarc through a simple interaction without ever taking the fob out of your pocket, and the scooter auto-locks when you walk away. You can also open the seat remotely, ping the scooter from 30 metres away via a sound and light response, and if the fob runs out of charge or gets misplaced, there's a recovery protocol built in.

AutoPop works in tandem with MagicKey and can be triggered from a few metres away, and the seat is already fully open by the time you reach the scooter. It lifts to a full vertical position, and Ather claims it will stay there, so there's no risk of it swinging shut mid-reach. At close range, a button on the scooter does the same job. Then there's AirWalk, which lets Konarc detect if you are pushing or pulling the scooter manually, with the motor kicking in with mild assistive torque in the same direction. Ather claims this feature will help owners get in and out of tight parking spots, inclines, and manoeuvre with under-inflated tyres.

Ather Konarc pricing and rivals

At ₹99,999 ex-showroom Bengaluru for the base S 100 km, the Konarc is entering a segment that's getting increasingly crowded. The S 125 km comes in at ₹1,21,999 and the S 161 km at ₹1,44,999, with the S 200 km and both Z variants yet to be priced, with specs yet to be revealed. At that entry point, it goes up directly against the Ola S1 X, the Bajaj Chetak, and the TVS iQube, all of which have been chipping away at the mainstream EV buyer for a while now. The Ola S1 X in particular has been aggressive on price, and the iQube has TVS's extensive service network as a strong backing argument.

Ather is betting on differentiation through the combination of its 10-year battery warranty, the 10,000 km service interval, and the overall software and connected features experience, which the competition either doesn't offer or hasn't matched at this price point. Whether that's enough to pull buyers away from established names, especially outside Ather's core metro markets, is the real question