As we know, Ather’s first scooter based on the EL platform, Konarc, is gearing up to launch on August 29, at their annual community day. We had learned earlier that the Konarc will get metal body panels and few other details about the platform. Now, Ather has detailed the durability tests they’ve conducted on the Konarc to ensure that it’s built robustly.
- Tested at The Juggernaut, Ather’s in-house testing ground
- Some of the tests include drop tests, flood simulations, and vibration testing
Robust testing in tough conditions
With a 1 lakh km condensed riding cycle
We’re now aware that Ather is looking to position the Konarc as their first mass market EV and as such, they claim to have tested it far beyond what a normal ride would demand at The Juggernaut, the brand's in-house testing ground. Posted on the brand's Instagram page, some of the different tests include drop tests, load testing, shaking, vibrating, compressing one lakh kilometres of riding into an accelerated cycle. To take things up a notch, scenarios like heavy rains, deep water wades, floods were also simulated.
Beyond these admittedly robust testing scenarios, the video also shows the Konarc undergoing typical durability tests for parts like the brakes, suspension, stands, and switches. The video also further substantiates previously known information like the steel chassis, metal body panels, a swingarm mounted motor, a 14-inch front wheel and a 12-inch rear wheel. We should get to know exactly what the Konarc can do on August 29 with more insights and information into the scooter.
Vishal Venugopal
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