Just yesterday, we learnt that Ather’s upcoming electric scooter will be called the Konarc. Now, the scooter has been spotted testing in Bengaluru ahead of its official launch on August 29.
- Ather Konarc launch on August 29
- Scooter to feature a swingarm-mounted motor
- Will rival TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak
Ather Konarc: What we can expect
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As we’ve learnt from previous sightings of the upcoming scooter, including the assembly line image shared by CEO Tarun Mehta, the latest spy shots once again confirm that the Konarc’s design closely follows the EL01 concept that Ather showcased at Community Day 2025.
The scooter features a handlebar-mounted headlight and a wide LED daytime running light (DRL) on the front apron, giving it a more conventional scooter look compared to the sharper, more angular 450 range. The images also confirm that the Konarc gets an all-new fully digital instrument cluster, but we’ll have to wait until the end of the month to see what features it will offer. That said, Ather has built a reputation for impressive tech, so we’d expect the Konarc to continue that trend.
We also know that the scooter will feature a 14-inch front wheel and a 12-inch rear wheel, with a front disc brake and rear drum brake. The test mule further confirms the use of a swingarm-mounted motor, although its specifications are yet to be revealed. Lastly, the images show that the scooter could comfortably accommodate two adults and features a spacious floorboard.
Expected to be priced in the range of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh, the Konarc will slot below the Rizta as Ather’s most affordable scooter. At that price point, it will take on the entry-level variants of the TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak, which currently lead the electric scooter sales charts in India.
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