- Konarc S ranges from 100km to 161km IDC right this moment; a 200km model and quicker Z fashions will comply with
- iQube already will get six variations with battery sizes from 2.3kWh to five.3kWh and as much as 212km IDC vary
The Ather Konarc and TVS iQube are technically chasing the identical Indian consumers who worth on a regular basis commuting manners, household use, storage, consolation, connectivity and operating prices above the rest. This comparability could look unusually shut, however there are some variations at current. The TVS could be purchased in a big selection of variations right this moment, whereas Ather is rolling out the Konarc vary in levels.
Value and Variants
The Konarc S begins at Rs. 99,999 for the 100km IDC model. The 125km mannequin prices Rs. 1,21,999, whereas the 161km model is Rs. 1,44,999. Keep in mind all talked about costs listed below are ex-showroom. The 125km and 161km scooters are scheduled for deliveries from September 2026, whereas the most cost effective 100km variants will arrive within the first quarter of 2027. A 200km Konarc S is deliberate for the third quarter of 2027. Ather will even introduce the extra superior Konarc Z in 125km and 161km types within the second quarter of 2027, with costs but to be introduced.
TVS has a broader catalogue with the most recent iQube household together with 2.3kWh, 3.1kWh, 3.5kWh, MillionR Version, S 4.7kWh and ST 5.3kWh variations. Vary begins from 114km IDC and rises via 123km, 145km, 175km and at last 212km. Pricing varies significantly between states as a result of EV subsidies can change the efficient showroom determine. Our pages at the moment place the broader iQube vary at roughly Rs. 1.19 lakh to Rs. 1.76 lakh on a median ex-showroom foundation.
Take a look at the Delhi pricing to see how difficult the worth comparability turns into. TVS at the moment lists efficient ex-showroom costs after relevant incentives at Rs. 95,124 for the two.3kWh model, Rs. 1,04,962 for the three.1kWh, Rs. 1,10,200 for the three.5kWh, Rs. 1,13,751 for the MillionR, Rs. 1,30,340 for the S 4.7kWh, and Rs. 1,46,877 for the ST 5.3kWh. In a market with these incentives, even the flagship 212km iQube sits surprisingly near the 161km Konarc S. Elsewhere in India, that equation will change although.
So, please examine precise native on-road costs slightly than merely trying on the headlines. The Rs. 99,999 Konarc is engaging, however somebody procuring right this moment can not take supply of that exact model instantly.
Efficiency and On a regular basis {Hardware}
The Konarc S begins with a 2.1kWh battery providing 100km IDC and an Ather TrueRange declare of 80km. Its PMSM motor makes about 4kW and 16Nm with a high velocity of 70kmph and 0-40kmph taking 5 seconds. The two.7kWh model raises IDC vary to 125km and TrueRange to 100km, whereas peak energy climbs a little bit to 4.7kW and the 0-40kmph time falling to 4.7 seconds. 3.5kWh model retains that efficiency, however stretches IDC vary to 161km and TrueRange to 130km.
All three S variations high out at 70kmph. The longer term Konarc Z raises that to 80kmph making it a extra direct efficiency rival to the upper iQube variants. It can additionally introduce a TFT touchscreen, MagicKey, AutoPop boot operation and Ather’s Superior Digital Braking System on the Z line.
iQube takes a special strategy right here. Entry degree 2.3kWh mannequin gives 114km IDC vary and 68kmph high velocity. From the three.1kWh model upwards the highest velocity rises to 82kmph. 3.1kWh scooter claims 123km, 3.5kWh fashions 145km, S 4.7kWh 175km and the ST 5.3kWh 212km. It is a wider unfold between a reasonable grocery scooter and a longer-range commuter.
Their motor layouts are totally different as nicely. Konarc makes use of a PMSM with Ather’s closed Silent Gear Drive, whereas iQube makes use of a BLDC hub-mounted motor. The latter retains the drivetrain mechanically easy, though our long-term take a look at discovered that having the motor inside the rear wheel makes routine puncture work and even valve entry much less handy.
Ather has clearly targeting Indian highway circumstances. The Konarc makes use of a 14-inch entrance wheel and 12-inch rear, with 90mm entrance and 100mm rear suspension journey. Floor-level usability is backed by a 31-litre boot and a steel physique over a metal unibody chassis. The bigger entrance wheel also needs to be helpful over damaged surfaces and potholes.
TVS iQube stays with 12-inch wheels at each ends. Its typical scooter geometry, low 770mm seat, beneficiant floorboard and enormous storage space make it notably simple for household use. Our latest two-month take a look at of the ST 5.3kWh praises its seating place and supple suspension, describing its journey high quality as one of many higher setups within the electrical scooter section. The take a look at additionally discovered it simple to manoeuvre and pure in its throttle response.
There’s a helpful actuality test on claimed vary. We managed round 100km persistently from the iQube ST whereas utilizing Sport mode, regardless of the a lot larger laboratory IDC determine. Eco mode prolonged that distance noticeably. The identical warning must be utilized to the Konarc’s IDC numbers till BikeWale conducts a full real-world take a look at. Ather’s TrueRange figures of 80km, 100km and 130km are due to this fact extra helpful for planning each day journey than the bigger IDC numbers.
Konarc will get a 450W onboard charger. The smaller variations take roughly 4 to 5 hours to achieve 80%, whereas Ather gives a mixed home-charging system that cuts the time to round two to a few hours relying on battery dimension. The upper variants additionally achieve Ather Grid entry with the corporate quoting roughly 13-15km of vary added in ten minutes.
iQube makes use of moveable off-board chargers and could be plugged into a daily 15A socket. Relying on variant, 0-80% takes roughly three to four-and-a-half hours. This setup is straightforward, whereas Ather has the benefit of its established public Grid charging ecosystem for top-ups outdoors dwelling.
Which One Matches Which Purchaser?
The Konarc makes its strongest case with expertise undoubtedly. Even the S household incorporates Ather’s linked ecosystem together with app capabilities, OTA updates, distant charging standing, location companies, theft and tow alerts and AtherStack Professional compatibility. Greater variations add options similar to AutoHold and a bigger DeepView show. Ather additionally gives prolonged battery guarantee choices reaching as much as ten years or one lakh kilometres, though these are topic to circumstances and extra buy necessities.
TVS counters via maturity slightly than novelty. Relying on variant consumers get a TFT show, navigation, linked capabilities, hill maintain, ahead and reverse parking help, OTA functionality, name alerts, automobile monitoring, crash alerts and distant battery data. The ST sits on the high with a 7-inch touchscreen and the richest linked bundle.
iQube’s greatest benefit is that BikeWale has already lived with it. Our skilled evaluate discovered it snug, quiet, simple to make use of, nicely balanced and particularly good for errands and household duties. Its weaknesses included shallow under-seat storage that was much less helmet-friendly than its quoted capability advised, occasional front-end motion over rippled surfaces and the service inconvenience of the hub motor.
The Konarc stays extra of a specification-led advice for now. It guarantees a one-year or 10,000km service interval, steel development, bigger entrance wheel, robust linked expertise, and entry to Ather’s charging ecosystem. However we want a manufacturing scooter highway take a look at earlier than judging its journey high quality, real-world vary, braking behaviour and household consolation towards the confirmed iQube.
Image could change as soon as the Konarc Z arrives. With an 80kmph high velocity, richer electronics, and extra premium options, it ought to shut the remaining hole to the higher iQubes. Till then, the Konarc is the extra fascinating newcomer, whereas the iQube stays the extra full and confirmed selection.
