Ather 450X Collector's Edition to be launched on September 26
What's the story
Ahead of delivering its 450X e-scooter this November, Ather Energy has announced that it will unveil a collector's edition of the two-wheeler on September 26. The special model will be delivered to the first set of customers who had pre-ordered the vehicle. This is the company's way of showing gratitude toward the early adopters. The collector's edition should have a matte grey paint scheme.
Design
Here's recalling the Ather 450X
As far as Ather 450X is concerned, it sits on an aluminum cast frame and offers a headlight-mounted apron, a flat-type seat, an all-LED setup for lighting, and a blacked-out grab rail. The electric scooter packs a 7-inch touchscreen TFT console that supports smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth, and offers support for Google Maps. It is offered in two shades- Matte Grey and Mint Green.
Internals
Power and performance
Ather 450X packs a 6kW electric motor that is powered by a 2.9kWh Lithium-ion battery. The combination generates 8hp/26Nm in the Standard model, while in the Plus variant, it makes 7.4hp/22Nm. The electric scooter promises a range of 85km on a single charge, and using a DC fast charger, can be charged up to 80% in an hour. It has a top-speed of 80km/h.
Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
To ensure the rider's safety, the Ather 450X comes equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. It also gets a combined braking system, regenerative braking feature, and a reverse parking assist system. Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the electric scooter are handled by telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
Information
What about the pricing?
Pricing and availability details of the Ather 450X Collector's Edition will be announced on September 26. As for the pocket-pinch, it should carry a premium over the normal model which falls in the Rs. 1.49-1.59 lakh price-bracket (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi).