Ather Konarc

Ather Konarc Overview

• The Ather Konarc is built on the company’s new EL platform and it is offered in six trims across the S and Z variant options.
• Buyers can choose from three main battery options: 2.1 kWh, 2.7 kWh, and 3.5 kWh.
• The vehicle gets strong metal body panels on the rear side and a sturdy steel unibody frame.
• Ather provides a 3-year or 30,000 km standard vehicle warranty and extended battery warranty option for up to 10 years or 100,000 km.

How does the Ather Konarc perform?

• The electric motor generates 5.36 bhp (4 kW) on the base variant and 6.30 bhp (4.7 kW) on the higher variants, while it produces 16 Nm of max torque across all variants.
• The base variant can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 5 seconds, while the larger battery version does the same on just 4.7 seconds.
• All the Konarc variants can attain a top speed of 70 kmph.
• The company claims that the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) can climb slopes with a 16-degree gradeability and it features IP67 water and dust resistance.
• The electric scooter offers three riding modes: SmartEco, Eco, and Power.

How is the design of the Ather Konarc?

• The scooter gets a dual-tone treatment across its panels.
• Some of the distinctive design highlight include a dual LED headlamp, animated wraparound lamps, and illuminated Ather brand badging.
• The scooter offers 31-litre boot which provides ample underseat storage space.
• Further, the AutoPop technology lifts the seat smoothly to a vertical position on its own without swinging shut.
• Additionally, it offers a cushioned passenger grab rail and an optional adjustable backrest.

How is the exterior of the Ather Konarc?

• The exterior paint colour options include Quartz White with Blue interior, Majestic Grey with Black interior, Celestial Gold with Blue interior, and Lumen Copper with Black interior.
• Exclusive colour options like the Steel Blue and Claret Red are reserved for the top spec versions.
• The scooter has a long wheelbase of 1,352 mm, while the kerb weight stands at 126.5 kg for the mid variant and 129 kg for the large battery version.
• The robust metal panels on the rear section prevent damage from daily bumps and scrapes.

What is the price of the Ather Konarc?

• The entry-level Konarc S 100 km variant is offered at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.0 lakh.
• While the ex-showroom prices for the mid-level Konarc S 125 km and the top-spec Konarc S 161 km variants are Rs 1.22 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh, respectively.
• Customers can purchase the AtherStack Pro pack to unlock full digital features and extended battery warranty plans.
• The extended service interval requires routine maintenance visits only once a year or every 10,000 km.

What is the riding range of the Ather Konarc?

• The Konarc S 100 delivers an official IDC driving range of 100 km and a TrueRange of 80 km in SmartEco mode.
• While the Konarc S 125 offers an official IDC range of 125 km and a TrueRange of 100 km.
• The Konarc S 161 provides an official IDC range of 161 km and a TrueRange of 130 km.
• The top-line models also offer extended IDC range of up to 200 km on a single charge.
• The built-in 450 W charger charges the battery from 0 to 80 percent at home in 4 hours to 5 hours and 40 minutes depending on battery size.
• Whereas using an additional combined charger cuts the home charging time to 2 hours for the small battery and 3 hours 10 minutes for the large battery.
• The Ather Grid public fast charging adds 13 to 15 km of riding range in just 10 minutes.

What unique tech features are offered in the Ather Konarc?

• The base variant gets a 4.2-inch DeepView digital display, while the higher variants are equipped with a large 7-inch DeepView screen.
• The MagicKey smart keyless entry allows riders to wake, unlock, locate, and lock the scooter automatically without taking out the key fob.
• The dashboard supports Bluetooth call and music alerts, theft and tow alerts, find-my-scooter tracking, and over-the-air software updates.
• Additionally, the Konarc Z models offer turn-by-turn Google Maps navigation, WhatsApp screen alerts, and live cricket scores when stopped.
• The convenience features include an 18W Type-C front mobile charger, an underseat lamp, and Park Assist reverse drive.

How is the ride and handling characteristics of the Ather Konarc?

• The scooter gets a 14-inch alloy wheel in the front, while the rear gets a 12-inch alloy wheel.
• The front telescopic suspension provides 90 mm of travel, while the rear suspension offers 100 mm of travel which handles bumps with ease.\
• Braking duties are handled by a 220 mm front disc brake on higher variants and 130 mm drum brakes on the rest with an electronic braking system that prevents wheel lockups.
• The closed sequential gear-drive system powers the rear wheel.
• Safety feature highlights include AutoHold to stop rollback on slopes, FallSafe to cut motor power during a tip-over, and AirWalk motor assistance for easy pushing by hand.

Which other scooters compete with the Ather Konarc?

This scooter competes with the following models:

• Bajaj Chetak C25
• TVS Orbiter
• Ampere Magnus G Max
• Vida VX2
• TVS iQube
• Odysse Racer
• E3 Electric E3 Trion
• VLF Tennis 1500