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Ather launches Konarc electric scooter at Community Day

By Startup Enthusiast · 29 August 2026

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Ather Energy makes electric scooters and operates the Ather Grid fast-charging network

It launched the Konarc scooter starting at ₹99,999, available in six variants on the new EL platform

The launch comes a day after Ola Electric unveiled its S1Z e-scooter range with LFP Bharat Cell technology

Ather Energy launched the Konarc electric scooter at its Community Day event.
The Konarc is the first scooter built on Ather's new EL platform.
It is available in six variants across the S and Z product lines.
The starting price is ₹99,999.
The Konarc features a 14-inch front wheel and long-travel suspension for stability and comfort.
It introduces the Advanced Electronic Braking System (AeBS) with 20% higher peak braking force.
The scooter has an integrated 450 W onboard charger for standard power sockets and supports Combined Charging with an additional portable charger, reducing home charging time by half.
All variants use Ather's fifth-generation Bedrock battery with a 10-year or 1 Lakh km warranty and 70% state-of-health guarantee.

The Konarc launch comes a day after Ola Electric unveiled its S1Z e-scooter range with LFP Bharat Cell technology.
Ather also unveiled the Bedrock battery platform with BreachSense real-time monitoring for micro-leaks after impact.
The company introduced AtherNode, a charging solution for residential and commercial complexes that can manage up to 1,000 chargers.
Ather also launched Ather True Health, a vehicle health report that provides a health score and estimated resale value for eligible scooters.

Ather Energy was founded in 2013 by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain.
It sells performance-focused 450 series and family-oriented Rizta electric scooters.
The company launched its first electric scooter in 2018.
Ather operates the Ather Grid fast-charging network.
In Q1 FY27, Ather's net loss narrowed 71% year-on-year to ₹51.1 crore.
Operating revenue grew 89% to ₹1,216.9 crore in Q1 FY27.