Ather Rolls Out ‘Eight70 Warranty’ Offering 8 Years Of Battery Coverage For Rs 4,999

The Eight70 Warranty offers:

Ather’s battery packs undergo 272 tests to assess their performance under various conditions, including temperature extremes, mechanical impact, and vibration stresses. The scooters are also equipped with a Battery Management System (BMS) that monitors the voltage and current of individual cells. Additional temperature sensors embedded within the battery pack ensure it operates within defined safety parameters.

Ather’s portfolio includes the 450 series, which comprises the 450X, 450S , and 450 Apex, as well as the Rizta, which caters to family users. The Eight70 Warranty can be added as a three-year extension to the five-year battery warranty that comes with the pro-pack. It is priced at Rs 4,999 (inclusive of GST) for both the Ather 450 series and Rizta scooters for customers opting for the pro-pack.

Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy Limited, said, "Battery durability is a crucial factor for EV buyers. We often hear about customers' apprehensions regarding the longevity and replacement costs of the batteries of their electric scooters. Understanding this concern, we have introduced our new Eight70TM Warranty, which provides 70 percent battery health assurance up to 8 years. We believe that this warranty will eliminate any worries and concerns EV buyers may have regarding the long term health of their scooter batteries".