Ather Energy launches the 450 Apex – Pinnacle of Design and Performance
Published on : Monday 08-01-2024
The 450 Apex is the 10th Year anniversary edition to celebrate a decade of Ather's pioneering design and performance.
New Delhi, January 06, 2024: Ather Energy, India’s leading electric scooter manufacturer, has launched the 450 Apex, a special edition scooter that commemorates 10 years of Ather. The 450 Apex is the pinnacle of performance, and it pushes the envelope on design across all scooters in the country. 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.”
Elevating the performance with the 450 Apex, 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 amongst ICE scooters but also amongst EVs as well. The 450 Apex delivers peak torque of 210 Nm at the wheel, nearly 25% higher than its closest competitor and the average 200cc ICE two-wheeler, which is also the best in the scooter industry. 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+.
Apart from pushing the limits of design and innovation, Ather has introduced Magic Twist, a first-of-its-kind feature in the world of two-wheelers that will transform city riding by offering outstanding convenience to the rider. The Magic Twist is an evolution of conventional regenerative braking offered for the first time with the 450 Apex that is actually able to bring the scooter to a complete halt and works even at 100% battery charge. A conventional 2W regenerative braking system is only able to slow down the vehicle and kicks in only at around 85% battery charge or below and it is unable to bring the vehicle to a complete halt. 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. This is highly intuitive, innovative, and fun and is extremely practical in city riding conditions. Magic Twist ensures commuting in the city and navigating traffic a much smoother experience while enhancing control, marking a significant leap in the scooter riding experience virtually eliminating the need of frequently using levers to brake.
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