Ather Konarc is shaping as much as be the model’s most mainstream electrical scooter but, with a number of battery choices, quicker charging and new comfort options
Ather Vitality is all set to launch its all-new Konarc electrical scooter on twenty ninth August at its annual Group Day occasion. Positioned beneath the performance-focused 450 sequence and the family-oriented Rizta, Konarc would be the first scooter based mostly on Ather’s new EL platform. Forward of its official debut, contemporary particulars about its variants, battery choices and options have surfaced on-line.
Six variants deliberate
As per the leaked info, Ather Konarc shall be obtainable in six variants. These embrace 4 S variants – SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4 – together with two higher-spec Q variants, QR2 and QR3. This means Ather will provide Konarc throughout a number of value factors, catering to patrons with completely different price range and vary necessities.
The broader variant technique is anticipated to assist Konarc compete extra successfully within the high-volume household electrical scooter section, the place rivals like TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Ola S1 and Hero Vida VX2 already provide a number of battery configurations.
New Bedrock battery with as much as 200 km IDC vary
One of many largest highlights is the introduction of Ather’s new ‘Bedrock’ battery. Konarc is anticipated to be provided with a number of battery pack choices, delivering IDC-certified ranges of 100 km, 125 km, 160 km and as much as 200 km, relying on the variant.
This may give patrons significantly extra selection than Ather’s present lineup and permit the corporate to focus on each metropolis commuters in addition to customers on the lookout for longer using vary. Whereas battery capacities are but to be formally revealed, Ather had earlier confirmed that the EL platform can assist battery packs starting from 2 kWh to five kWh.
Constructed-in charger and quicker charging
One other attention-grabbing characteristic anticipated with Konarc is a built-in 450W charger built-in into the scooter. Customers can reportedly plug the scooter immediately into an ordinary family socket utilizing an connected charging cable, eliminating the necessity to carry an exterior charger.
An non-obligatory further 450W charger can even be obtainable. When used along with the onboard charger, charging capability will increase to 900W, permitting the battery to cost from 0-80% in round two hours. Such a setup might make on a regular basis charging way more handy, particularly for patrons with out devoted charging infrastructure.
Quieter drivetrain, Airwalk characteristic
In contrast to Ather’s present scooters that produce a attribute electrical motor whine, Konarc’s drivetrain is alleged to function nearly silently. This might enhance refinement and make the scooter really feel extra premium throughout on a regular basis commuting.
One other characteristic anticipated is Airwalk, which makes use of the electrical motor to help the rider whereas pushing or strolling the scooter manually. This will show helpful in parking tons, ramps and different tight areas the place manoeuvring a heavy electrical scooter could be cumbersome. Service intervals are additionally anticipated to enhance, with Konarc seemingly requiring scheduled upkeep solely as soon as each 10,000 km or one 12 months, whichever comes first.
Constructed for mainstream patrons
Earlier spy pictures and official teasers have already revealed that Konarc adopts an all-new design philosophy in comparison with Ather’s sporty 450 vary. It incorporates a extra upright using place, spacious floorboard, comfy seat and family-focused ergonomics.
Launch is scheduled for 29th August, when Ather will reveal full specs, pricing and variant-wise options. With a number of battery choices, sensible charging options and a wider variant lineup, Konarc is anticipated to play a key function in increasing Ather’s presence in India’s fast-growing household electrical scooter section.
