Ather Energy, the Bangalore based electric two-wheeler startup, has unveiled their 450X Collector’s Edition, called the ‘Series1’, The Ather 450X Collector’s Edition will be limited-run model offered specifically to those customers who pre-booked the electric scooter before its national launch on the 28th of January 2020.
The ‘Series 1′ Ather 450X Collector’s Edition electric scooter will feature a number of cosmetic changes, which make it extremely unique and help stand out among the rest. The special-edition version of the Ather 450X will come with tinted translucent body panels – a first for Indian roads. The Collector’s Edition will feature translucent side panels, which will offer a sneak peek inside the electric scooter.
The tinted panels will give others a glimpse of Ather’s distinct cast aluminum chassis and the electric scooter’s trellis frame. To further match the tinted translucent panels, the Ather 450X ‘Series 1′ Collector’s Edition will be offered in a new ‘High-Gloss Metallic Black’ paint scheme, with red accents all around.
These red accents can be seen on the front apron and on the side panels and on the exposed trellis frame under the seat as well. The UI on the touchscreen instrument cluster has also been subtly updated with red to match the overall look of the Collector’s Edition design.
Deliveries of the Ather 450X will start from November 2020. However, only those customers who booked the electric scooter before 28th January will be eligible to choose the ‘Series 1′ version. Also, the Collector’s Edition will initially ship out with black panels, with the scooter being upgraded with the translucent ones from May 2021. The Ather 450X will be available in 11 cities as part of its Phase 1 of deliveries.
This includes Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Coimbatore, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kozhikode & Kolkata. Apart from the cosmetic changes to the exterior, no other changes have been made. The Ather 450X Collector’s Edition continues to offer the same level of performance as the standard version.
The electric scooter comes powered by a 6kW electric motor mated to a 2.9kWh lithium-ion battery. The electric powertrain is said to offer a maximum range of 85km/h, with the option of both standard and fast-charging available. The Collector’s Edition of the Ather 450X also continues to be offered with different riding modes: Eco, Ride, Sport & Warp.
The electric scooter reaches a top speed of 80km/h and claims a 0 – 40km/h time of just 3.3 seconds — making it one of the quickest electric scooters in the segment. The Ather 450X Collector’s Edition offers a very unique design and style.
