Ather 450 Apex Special Edition Launched: Is It Coming to Nepal?

There is a new Special Edition of the popular Ather 450 series in India.

Ather Energy India has recently launched a Special Edition of its most popular electric scooter. The newest launch marks the 10-year celebration of Ather innovations!

Being a Special Edition, there is a bump in motor, performance, and features.

With that said, let’s take a look at the Ather 450 Apex along with its key specifications.

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Ather 450 Apex Overview

Design

Ather 450 Apex sports the same design as the standard 450X.

It continues to outdo the EV design with its outlandish eye-catching profile. Moreover, it stands out from the crowd with its exceptional design.

450 Apex daunts an exclusive Indium Blue color as its Special Editon avatar.

Except for the new color profile, the overall design remains the same.

The handlebar cleverly integrates the side indicators, an LED Headlamp, and LED DRLs on the front section.

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Interestingly, the rear section features a combination of glossy and frosted transparent panels, drawing attention to the bright orange chassis inside.

It has a single-strip LED tail light with integrated indicators.

It is built on a lightweight, heavy-duty hybrid aluminum chassis with a low center of gravity.

Additionally, Ather 450X comes in a special Indium Blue color.

Performance

Ather 450 Apex is powered by a 7.0kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. It generates a max power of 7kW and a max torque of 26Nm with a 100km/h top speed.

450 Apex does 0-40 km/h in just 2.9 seconds!

It is supported by a 3.7kWh Lithium-Ion battery. It can charge from 0% to 80% in 4 hours 30 minutes, giving out a certified range of 157Km (110Km True Range).

There is a bump in the motor from 6.4kW to 7.0kW.

With that increase in motor, Ather Apex can finally achieve a top speed of 100km/h and a faster 0 to 40km/h time thanks to the Wrap Plus mode!

Moreover, Ather claims an impressive 90 ms (near zero lag) response time from throttle input to wheel movement.

Magic Twist is another exclusive Ather Apex feature.

Magic Twist allows riders to accelerate the scooter when pulling on the throttle anti-clockwise and perform braking maneuvers when pulling on the throttle clockwise.

Ather hopes to optimize the braking performance for new riders like the one-pedal driving.

Interestingly, the Ather offers Pro Packs features Ride Modes, Auto Hold, True Range Displays, Interactive UI, Coasting Regen, Ather Connectivity Features, and OTA updates as standard.

Additional Details

Telescopic Forks and Symmetrically Mounted Progressive Monoshock handle suspension duties.

The dimensions are 1891mm in length, 739mm in width, and 1114mm in height. Moreover, the wheelbase sits at 1296mm.

Ather 450 Apex ground clearance in 170mm. And, the kerb weight is 108kg to 111.6 kg.

It boasts a 22-liter under-seat storage.

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Features

Here is a quick list of features in the Ather 450 Apex in Nepal.

Ather 450X Features Highlight

• 7 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Apex Exclusive)
• 3.7kWh Lithium Battery Options
• IP67 Rated Battery and Motor
• 7-inch TFT Touchscreen Display (IP65-Rated)
• Google Maps Platform
• 4G Connectivity
• AtherSTACK 5 OTA Upgrades
• Park Assist
• Auto Hold
• 22-liter Under-Seat Storage
• Side Stand Sensors
• Auto Indicator Cut-Off
• Document Storage
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
• Fall Safe
• Dual Disc Braking
• Wrap Plus Riding Mode (Apex Exclusive)
• Indium Blue Color (Apex Exclusive)
• Magic Twist (Apex Exclusive)
• Belt-Drive Protector (Apex Exclusive)

Ather 450 Apex Price in Nepal and Availability

Talking about the price, the Ather 450 Apex price is INRs. 1.89 Lakh in India. Compared to the standard model, it is about an INRs. 59,000 more.

Ather 450X price in Nepal starts at Rs. 3.85 Lakhs to Rs. 4.25 Lakhs. If the Ather Apex arrives in Nepal, the price will likely jump from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 or even more.

It should be noted that the Ather 450X is fairly popular in the Nepali market as well. So considering everything, there is a high chance of Ather 450 Apex making its way into the Nepali market.

While the exclusive features are nice and all, it is unable to justify the sheer feature-to-price offering.

Nevertheless, Ather 450 Apex is all about celebration.

It celebrates the 10 years of innovation by further pushing the EV platform by offering more than before.

Interestingly, it is still unclear if it will arrive in Nepal.

Regardless, we will keep you updated if anything comes to our radar.