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Ather launches new scooter and expands charging network
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Ather Energy
- What it does
- Electric scooter manufacturer
- Kind
- Launch
- Sector
- Mobility & Logistics
What they do
Ather Energy manufactures electric scooters for urban commuters in India
What happened
The company launched the 450S variant with a 161 km range and expanded its Grid fast chargers to over 3300 points nationwide
Why it matters
This move targets riders seeking long-range performance without advanced software features
The details
- Ather Energy has surpassed 400 Grid fast chargers in Maharashtra.
- The charging network now covers 35 cities including Mumbai and Pune.
- There are 220 additional fast charging points available on the LECCS standard.
- Total Ather Grid fast charging points in India exceed 3300.
- Partnerships with HPCL and EV Dock support charger deployment.
- Ather launched the 450S variant with a 3.7 kWh battery pack.
- The new scooter offers a 161 km IDC range.
- Ravneet Singh Phokela serves as Chief Business Officer at Ather Energy.
The bigger picture
- Expanding charging infrastructure reduces range anxiety for potential buyers.
- Targeting specific rider segments helps capture diverse market needs.
- Strategic partnerships accelerate physical expansion of the charging network.
About the business
- Ather Energy designs and sells electric scooters in India.
- The company operates its own Grid fast charging network.
- Chargers are deployed through partnerships with fuel companies like HPCL.
- The 450S targets riders wanting sporty appeal and long range.
- It lacks the advanced software features found in the 450X model.
- The network supports the LECCS standard for fast charging.
- Services cover major metropolitan areas across multiple Indian states.
Founders
- Tarun Mehta, co-founder
- Swapnil Jain, co-founder
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