Over the last couple of weeks, Ather has dropped a few details and teasers about what we know will be called the Konarc – the brand’s first product based on the EL platform. Ather CEO Tarun Mehta has confirmed that the Konarc will have a metal body.
- Will get a 14-inch front wheel
- To rival TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak
- Will be the most affordable Ather
The Konarc will be the first Ather with a metal body
The Bajaj Chetak is another electric scooter that features metal panels
To recap, the Konarc is expected to be Ather’s most affordable scooter and will be positioned against the likes of the TVS iQube, Orbiter and Bajaj Chetak. We had learnt earlier that it would get a handlebar-mounted headlight, a wide, horizontal LED daytime running light (DRL) on the front apron, a 14-inch front wheel and a 12-inch rear wheel.
We expect the Konarc to be priced in the range of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh, meaning it will be more affordable than both the Rizta (starts at Rs 1.21 lakh) and the 450 series (starts at Rs 1.28 lakh), placing it against the lower-end variants of EVs such as the TVS iQube, TVS Orbiter and Bajaj Chetak, which currently dominate sales. We should learn more about the Konarc as we get closer to August 29.
Vishal Venugopal
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