Ather Konarc Electric Scooter Launched in India at Rs 99,999 with 161km Claimed Range
Ather Energy has unveiled the Konarc electric scooter in India, starting at Rs 99,999. This model is the first built on the EL-01 platform and has been itnroduced in S-Line and Z-Line variants.
Ather Konarc Electric Scooter Launched in India at Rs 99,999 with 161km Claimed Range
Ather Energy has launched the new Konarc electric scooter in India at a starting price of Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom). The Konarc is the company’s first production model based on its new EL-01 platform and is positioned as a more affordable, practical alternative to the brand’s 450 range. It is also the most affordable electric scooter in Ather’s current product lineup. The Ather Konarc has been introduced in S-Line and Z-Line variants, with multiple battery and range options.
Ather Konarc: Price & Variants
The Ather Konarc S 100km is priced at Rs 99,999, while the S 125km and S 161km cost Rs 1,21,999 and Rs 1,44,999, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom.
A 200km S variant is also planned, while the prices of the 200km S and both Z-Line versions have not been announced yet.
Ather says deliveries of the S 125km and S 161km variants will begin from September 2026. The entry-level S 100km is scheduled to arrive in the first quarter of 2027, followed by the Z-Line variants in Q2 2027. The S 200km is expected to arrive in Q3 2027.
The Konarc gets a more conventional family-scooter design compared to Ather’s sportier 450 models. It is also the first Ather scooter to feature a metal body, with a steel unibody chassis and aluminium frame. It gets a 14-inch front alloy wheel, paired with a 12-inch rear wheel. The scooter has a 1,352mm wheelbase and gets a telescopic front fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The scooter also offers 31 litres of under-seat storage.
The Konarc comes with connected technology, it gets either a 4.2-inch DeepView display or a larger 7-inch screen depending on the variant. Other features include smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, music controls, call and SMS alerts, AutoHold, FallSafe and Ather’s MagicKey keyless system.
Ather Konarc: Battery Pack & Range
The Konarc S is available with three battery options at launch. The entry-level S 100km uses a 2.1kWh battery, while the S 125km gets a 2.7kWh unit. The S 161km is equipped with a larger 3.5kWh battery pack. The claimed ranges are 100km, 125km and 161km, respectively. The battery packs are housed in aluminium casings and have an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.
Ather has equipped the Konarc with a 450W onboard charger as standard. An optional 450W portable charger can be used along with the onboard charger, taking the combined charging output to 900W. Depending on the variant, the claimed 0to 80 percent charging time using the onboard charger ranges from four hours to 5 hours 40 minutes.
The Ather Konarc produces up to 4.7kW and 16Nm of torque. The S-Line variants have a claimed top speed of 70 kmph. The S 100km can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in a claimed time of 5 seconds, while the S 125km and S 161km complete the same sprint in a claimed time of 4.7 seconds. The scooter gets SmartEco, Eco and Power riding modes.
Ather Konarc: Braking & Safety
Braking hardware varies depending on the variant. The S 100km gets a front drum brake, while the S 125km and S 161km feature a front disc brake. A rear drum brake is standard across the range. All three variants feature Ather’s Advanced Electronic Braking System. According to Ather, the system can provide up to 20 percent higher peak braking force while improving braking control and stability.