Production milestone! Ather Energy rolls out its 5,00,000th electric scooter
What's the story
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Ather Energy has achieved a major milestone by rolling out its 5,00,000th electric scooter from its Hosur manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The landmark unit was the company's latest family-focused model, the Rizta. Since its launch last year, Rizta has quickly become one of Ather's strongest growth drivers.
Growth trajectory
Journey from niche to full-range EV manufacturer
Over the years, Ather has transformed from a niche performance EV brand to a full-range manufacturer catering to both family and enthusiast riders. The company has also expanded aggressively across middle and northern India, entering several tier-2 and tier-3 cities. This expansion strategy is in line with Ather's goal of making its growing product lineup and charging infrastructure more accessible.
Production capacity
Expansion of manufacturing capabilities
Ather currently operates two facilities in Hosur, one for vehicle assembly and another for battery production, with a combined capacity of 4.2 lakh scooters per year. To meet growing demand, the company is setting up a third facility, Factory 3.0, at Bidkin in Maharashtra. The new facility will be built in two phases on Industry 4.0 principles, and once both phases are operational, Ather's total installed capacity will reach 1.42 million (or 14.2 lakh) electric two-wheelers per year.
Quality assurance
Ather's journey has been about building a reliable manufacturing ecosystem
Commenting on the milestone, Swapnil Jain, Co-founder and CTO of Ather Energy, said that crossing 5,00,000 scooters is a major achievement for the company. He emphasized their journey has been about building not just vehicles but a scalable and reliable manufacturing ecosystem. Jain also credited years of focused engineering, rigorous testing, and meticulous attention to quality at every stage of production as key factors in this success.