Quick Reads
- Prices start at Rs 99,999
- The Konarc is available in two trims and six variants
- First Ather to be built on the new EL platform
- Claimed range of up to 200 km
- Gets metal body panels which are rare in the budget segment
- Should have excellent highway stability with the 14-inch front wheel
- Key rivals of Ather Konarc are TVS iQube, and Bajaj Chetak
- Gets 100 mm of suspension travel, which makes it immensely comfortable and stable
- Also equipped with Ather AeBS, which helps achieve 20% more peak braking power and prevent wheel locking
Ather Energy has launched its new family electric scooter in India, which is also its most affordable product. It is called the ‘Ather Konarc’ and is priced from Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom). It is the first production model based on Ather’s new EL platform, which was developed as a more scalable and cost-effective architecture for the brand’s future range of electric scooters.
Unlike Ather’s performance-focused 450 series or the premium family scooter – the Ather Rizta, the Ather Konarc is focused on the budget-conscious buyer, whose main priorities are low running costs, good practicality, and excellent practicality.
Ather Konarc Prices and Variants
The Konarc is available in 2 trims and 6 variants spread over them, with prices starting at Rs 99,999.
| Model | Variant | Range | Price |
| Ather Konarc S-line | S-Line 1 | 100 km | Rs 99,999 |
| S-Line 2 | 125 km | Rs 1,21,999 | |
| S-Line 3 | 161 km | Rs 1,44,999 | |
| S-Line 4 | 200 km | Yet to be announced | |
| Ather Konarc Z-line | Z-Line 1 | 125 km | Yet to be announced |
| Z-Line 2 | 161 km | Yet to be announced |
*all prices are ex-showroom.
Ather has slated the Konarc below the Rizta, making it the brand’s new entry point into its electric lineup. The bookings for the Konarc are open with a token amount of Rs 2,499, with deliveries slated for November 2025.
Ather Konarc Colours
As of now the brand has released only four colour options that are availabe for sale, along with different combinations with coloured interior panels. The full available breakdown of Ather Konarc Colours is mentioned below:
| Variant | Available colours |
| S (100 km) |
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| S (125 km) |
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| S (161 km) |
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Ather Konarc Battery Range and Performance
The Ather Konarc is available in a total of six variants, which come with different combinations of battery packs and feature sets. The S-line variants of the Ather Konarc offer a claimed range of up to 200 km, while the Z-line tops out at 161 km.
The Ather Konarc S-line has a top speed of around 70 kmph, and the Z-line can sprint till 80 kmph, more than enough for the use case it is built for – the urban commute. The electric motor puts out 4 kW of peak power in the base S (100 km) variant and 4.7 kW in the S (125 km) and S (161 km) variants. The peak torque output is the same across all the variants with 16 Nm. The scooter also gets three ride modes: SmartEco, Eco, and Power.
Ather Konarc Performance Specifications
| Specification | Konarc S 100 | Konarc S 125 | Konarc S 161 |
| Battery capacity | 2.1 kWh | 2.7 kWh | 3.5 kWh |
| IDC range | 100 km | 125 km | 161 km |
| True Range | 80 km | 100 km | 130 km |
| Top speed | 70 kmph | 70 kmph | 70 kmph |
| 0 to 40 kmph | 5 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Peak power | 4 kW | 4.7 kW | 4.7 kW |
| Max torque | 16 Nm | 16 Nm | 16 Nm |
| Gradeability | 16 degrees | 16 degrees | 16 degrees |
| Motor type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor IP rating | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Battery IP rating | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Battery casing | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium |
The most interesting part about the Ather Konarc is its charging technology. While the Konarc comes equipped with an onboard 450W charger, you can enhance its charging speed by pairing it with a 450W portable unit, which gives it a combined charging speed of 900W, which is quite convenient. Also, there is an option of an additional 900 W portable charger, with which the combined charging capacity shoots up to 1350 W, which is quite fast for a scooter.
Ather Konarc Charging Details
| Charging | S (100 km) | S (125 km) | S (161 km) |
| On-board charger | 450 W | 450 W | 450 W |
| Home charging 0-80% | 4 hours | 4 hours 30 minutes | 5 hours 40 minutes |
| Combined charger | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| Combined charging 0-80% | 2 hours | 2 hours 25 minutes | 3 hours 10 minutes |
| Ather Grid access | Add-on | Included | Included |
| Ather Grid charging speed | 13 km in 10 minutes | 15 km in 10 minutes | 15 km in 10 minutes |
Ather Konarc Suspension, Brakes, and More
The Ather Konarc is arguably the cheapest scooter to come with a 14-inch front wheel from a mainstream EV manufacturer. The 14-inch wheel is supported by a 12-inch at the rear, which has 100mm of suspension travel from its rear monoshock, unheard of on a scooter in its segment. At the front, the Konarc gets a telescopic fork.
The Konarc’s wheelbase is about 1,352 mm, which is quite long and should make the stability even better than other Athers. The new Ather electric scooter also comes with a front disc and rear drum brake setup, which is assisted by a combined braking system and the new ‘AeBS’ technology, which reduces the risk of wheel locking and helps achieve 20% more brake force by combining the mechanical brakes with the electronic ones from the regenerative braking system. This has reduced the scooter’s stopping distance significantly and provided it with immense control.
Ather Konarc Suspension, Brakes, And More Details
| Feature | S 100 | S 125 | S 161 |
| Frame and Body Panels | Metal body, steel unibody chassis | Metal body, steel unibody chassis | Metal body, steel unibody chassis |
| Wheel type | Alloy rim | Alloy rim | Alloy rim |
| Front wheel | 14-inch | 14-inch | 14-inch |
| Rear wheel | 12-inch | 12-inch | 12-inch |
| Front tyre | 90/90-14 | 90/90-14 | 90/90-14 |
| Rear tyre | 100/90-12 | 100/90-12 | 100/90-12 |
| Front brake | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| Front disc size | — | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Rear drum size | — | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Front suspension travel | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Rear suspension travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Display | 4.2-inch DeepView | 7-inch DeepView | 7-inch DeepView |
| Kerb weight | Not Disclosed | 126.5 kg | 129 kg |
Ather Konarc Features
The Konarc comes with a fully digital display, with a tonne of modern features, which make it quite tech-loaded. The list included turn-by-turn navigation, music controls, call, and SMS alerts, among other features. One interesting and exclusive feature it gets is the Whatsapp call control, which many electric scooters, even from a segment above, lack.
Ather has also equipped the Konarc with a keyless system, dubbed ‘Magic Key’. Unlike most keyless systems, the scooter does not require the rider to press a button or turn a rotary knob to start it. The Konarc can also automatically lock itself once it detects that the Magic Key is no longer nearby.
If the rider accidentally moves away without the key fob, the scooter displays a notification on the screen, alerting them that the key is not within range. The Magic Key also gets a dedicated button to unlock the 31-litre underseat storage compartment, which pops open at the press of a button, adding another layer of convenience. And, if your hands are full, and you cannot access the key fob, Ather has put a dedicated button to pop the trunk below the backrest, which is an immensely convenient addition.
Additionally, the Ather Konarc also gets an Airwalk feature that detects when you are pushing your scooter through the numerous sensors it has and assists you with small nudges from the motor to make the experience a lot easier. This feature is particularly helpful when in tricky parking spots.
Ather Konarc Tech Features
| Feature | S (100 km) | S (125 km) | S (161 km) |
| AirWalk™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AutoHold™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FallSafe™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth call & music alerts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ather Connect | Complimentary for 3 years | Complimentary for 3 years | Complimentary for 3 years |
| Theft & Tow Alerts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ride Stories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Scooter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote charging status | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth & SIM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ather App | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OTA updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ather Konarc Comfort and Convenience Features
| Feature | S (100 km) | S (125 km) | S (161 km) |
| Grabrail | Cushioned | Cushioned | Cushioned |
| Underseat storage | 31 litres | 31 litres | 31 litres |
| Mobile holder with USB charger | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Underseat lamp | No | No | No |
| Front USB charger | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Type-C charger | 18W | 18W | 18W |
| Silent gear drive | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse/Park Assist™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ather Konarc Warranty Details
| Warranty | Coverage |
| Vehicle warranty | 3 years / 30,000 km |
| Standard battery warranty | 3 years / 30,000 km |
| Extended battery warranty | 5 years / 60,000 km |
| Extended battery warranty option | 10 years / 1,00,000 km |
SearchEV Says
We think Ather now means serious business competing with TVS and Bajaj. The Konarc, even though it’s more affordable than the iQube, and Chetak ranges, offers more features and utility, and that too at a lower price point.
What seems interesting is that Ather isn’t hellbent on competing with its rivals but has made a genuinely innovative product that now challenges what a basic, affordable family electric scooter has offered to date. The bar has been set high, and it would be quite interesting to see how the big players respond to the Konarc, because it is definitely going to steal a significant chunk of mass market buyers from them.
