TVS iQube ST vs Ather 450 Apex
TVS iQube STVSAther 450 Apex
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TVS iQube ST
7.5/10 SEV score
Expert Verdict
The TVS iQube ST is a well-balanced electric scooter that comes with the reliability of TVS. The build quality is good, and the ride experience is blissful. While it has a premium price tag, the scooter is a good fit for families looking for a long-term EV.
Ather 450 Apex
7/10 SEV score
Expert Verdict
Ather 450 Apex brings the right balance of power, speed and ride experience. The power is linear but can be felt in the Warp+ mode. It's distinctive and agressive looks, performance-oriented DNA will be liked by the young riders.
Based on SEV score and how each EV scores on price, range, battery, charging time, speed, power and boot space.
Key numbers
iQube ST450 Apex
Starting Price
₹1.75 Lakh
₹1.95 Lakh
Real-World Range
150 km
120 km
Battery
5.3 kWh
3.7 kWh
DC Charging Time
N/A Hrs
60 Mins
Top Speed
82 km/h
100 km/h
Peak Power
4.4 kW
7 kW
Boot Space
32 L
22 L
Range reality check
TVS iQube ST
Ather 450 Apex
Claimed range is the lab figure. Real-world range is what SearchEV expects in everyday Indian conditions.
Key Highlights
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Price
₹1.75 Lakh
₹1.95 Lakh
SEV Score
7.5/10
7/10
Claimed Range
212 km
157 km
True Range
150 km
120 km
Top Speed
82 km/h
100 km/h
Battery Capacity
5.3 kWh
3.7 kWh
Peak Power
4.4 kW
7 kW
Boot Space
32 L
22 L
DC Charging Time
N/A Hrs
60 Mins
AC Charging Time
6.5 Hrs
5.45 Hrs
Battery Warranty
3 years or 50,000 km
3 Years
Pros & Cons
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
What's good
- Very comfortable and smooth ride
- Build quality is quite good
- The 7-inch TFT screen is well laid out and informative; also easy to read
- 32-litre under-seat storage is adequate for more daily tasks
- Performance is quite exciting with Warp+ mode
- Magic Twist (Regen) works like a charm
- Stunning looks with transparent side panels
- Build quality is quite good, and better than its rivals
- TrueRange helps in knowing the exact range
What's not good
- Comes with a premium price tag
- Charge time is long (around 5 hrs)
- Weight is on the heavier side (132 kgs)
- Expensive compared to other options
- Misses out on ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- Suspension is stiff and feels a little uncomfortable on Indian roads
- A little cramped for tall riders
- Small boot size compromises usability
Dimensions & Capacity
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
L x W x H (mm)
1805 x 645 x 1140
1891 x 739 x 1114
Wheelbase
1301 mm
1296 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
170 mm
Seating Capacity
2
2
Kerb Weight
132
111.6
Battery & Motor
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Fast Charging
No
No
Detachable Battery
No
No
Motor Type
BLDC
PMSM
Motor Power
4.4 kW
7 kW
Max Torque
33 Nm
26 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Hub Motor
Belt Drive
Drive Modes
Eco and Power Mode
Smart Eco, Eco, Ride, Sport and Warp+™
Regenerative Braking
A single, enabled level of regenerative braking
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Performance
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Acceleration (0-100)
Acceleration (0-40) in 4.5
Acceleration (0-40) in 2.9
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Front Suspension
Telescopic forks
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Adjustable, Hydraulic twin tube shock absorber
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Front Brake
Disc
Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc
Tyres & Wheels
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Tyre & Wheel
90/90 R-12
90/90-12 tubeless tyres ( Front) & 100/80-12 tubeless tyres (Rear)
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
No
No
Charging
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
AC Charger
950W
700 W
AC Charging Time
6.5 hrs
5.15 Hours
DC Fast Charger
–
Ather Grid™
DC Fast Charging Time
–
Up to 30 km range in 10 min
Warranty
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Battery Warranty
3 years or 50,000 km
5 years / 60,000 km, whichever comes earlier
Motor Warranty
3 years or 50,000 km
3 years / 30,000 km, whichever comes earlier
Vehicle Warranty
3 years or 50,000 km
3 years / 30,000 km, whichever comes earlier
Top Features
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Top Features
- 17.78 cm TFT display (multifunctional touchscreen)
- Ferrite Motor
- Smart LED Headlight with DRL
- TPMS
- Parking Assist
- Call and SMS Alerts
- 7-inch TFT Display
- Wrap + mode
- Voice on Ather
- Infinite cruise
- Cricket score on dash
- Multi-mode traction control
Exterior
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Exterior
- U-shaped LED DRLs
- LED-integrated headlamp with TSL
- LED-integrated taillamp with TSL
- LED signature position lamp
- LED number-plate lamp
- Illuminated LED logo
- Dual-tone seat
- Pillion backrest
- 12-inch wheels with tubeless tyres
- Sporty 450-series body design
- Transparent side panels
- Apex-specific colour scheme and graphics
- LED headlamp
- LED tail lamp
- LED turn indicators
- 12-inch alloy wheels
- Aluminium pillion grab handle
- Telescopic front suspension
- Progressive rear monoshock
- 170 mm ground clearance
- 22-litre under-seat storage
Performance
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Performance
- 5.3 kWh lithium-ion battery
- BLDC hub-mounted motor
- 4.4 kW peak power
- 3 kW rated power
- 140 Nm peak torque
- 33 Nm rated torque
- 212 km IDC range
- 82 km/h top speed
- 0–40 km/h in 4.5 seconds
- Eco and Power riding modes
- Regenerative braking
- 10-degree gradeability
- Telescopic front suspension
- Adjustable hydraulic twin-tube rear shock absorbers
- 3.5 kWh lithium-ion battery
- 165 km IDC claimed range
- 7 kW peak motor power
- 26 Nm peak torque
- 100 km/h top speed
- 0–40 km/h in 2.9 seconds
- 20° gradeability
- PMSM motor
- Belt-drive transmission
- SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport and Warp+ riding modes
- Coasting regeneration
Infotainment & Tech
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Infotainment & Tech
- 17.78 cm (7-inch) TFT touchscreen
- 800 × 480-pixel display
- HMI joystick controls
- Manual/automatic day-night display mode
- TVS SmartXonnect connected technology
- Bluetooth connectivity
- GSM connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Incoming call alerts
- SMS alerts
- Music controls
- Distance-to-Empty display
- Incognito mode
- OTA updates for telematics, MCU, VCU, cluster and BMS
- Live vehicle statistics
- TVS Connect smartphone app integration
- Live location tracking
- Remote battery-status monitoring
- 7-inch TFT touchscreen
- Google Maps navigation
- Qualcomm QCM2290 processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB storage
- Voice commands
- WhatsApp message preview
- Call and music controls
- Live cricket scores
- TrueRange display
- OTA software updates
- AtherStack Pro
- Trip Planner
- Ride Stories
- Savings tracker
Convenience
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Convenience
- 32-litre under-seat storage
- Q-Park Assist with forward and reverse movement
- USB mobile charging port
- Portable off-board charger
- LED-equipped flip key
- Battery-level and low-battery indication
- Parking/Reverse Assist indication
- Parking brake lever
- Spacious floorboard and comfortable riding position
- Ample rider legroom
- Infinite Cruise
- Magic Twist
- AutoHold
- Park Assist
- Optimised Charging
- Find My Scooter
- Ping My Scooter
- Remote vehicle controls
- Ather app connectivity
- Push navigation
- Document storage
- Guide-me-home lights
Safety
TVS iQube STAther 450 Apex
Safety
- Combined Braking System
- 220 mm front disc brake
- 130 mm rear drum brake
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- BMS-controlled battery safety
- IP67-rated battery and powertrain
- Spike protection while charging
- Side-stand indication/alarm
- Anti-theft alert
- Geo-fencing
- Crash and fall alert
- Hazard warning function
- Multi-Mode Traction Control
- Combined Braking System
- Front triple-piston disc brake
- Rear single-piston disc brake
- Vehicle FallSafe
- Emergency Stop Signal
- Side-stand motor cut-off
- Crash Alert
- ParkSafe
- LockSafe
- Tow and theft alerts
- Tubeless tyres
- IP66-rated motor
- IPX7-rated battery pack
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