Ather 450 Apex vs Simple One
Compare prices, claimed and real-world range, battery capacity, charging, performance, space and ownership-relevant specifications side by side.
Updated 22 September 2026 · Specifications can vary by variant and model year.
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Comparison overview
| Specification | Ather 450 Apex | Simple One |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Apex 3.7kWh | Gen2 5kWh |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.89 Lakh | ₹1.78 Lakh |
| Claimed range | 157 km | 265 km |
| Real-world range | 126 km | 212 km |
| Battery capacity | 3.7 kWh | 5 kWh |
| Motor power | 7 kW | 8.8 kW |
| DC fast charge | 1h | 1h |
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
What the numbers say
- Simple One has the lowest listed ex-showroom price at ₹1.78 Lakh.
- Simple One has the highest displayed claimed range at 265 km.
- Ather 450 Apex has the shortest displayed DC charging time at 1h.
Quick verdict
Best Range
Winner
Simple One
265 km ARAI range
Best Value
Winner
Simple One
₹1.78 Lakh for 265 km
Best Performance
Winner
Simple One
8.8 kW motor
Best for City
Winner
Simple One
53.0 km/kWh efficiency
Fastest Charging
Winner
Ather 450 Apex
0-80% in 1h 0m
Most Spacious
Winner
Simple One
35L boot, 2 seats
Winners are calculated from the displayed specifications. They are not paid rankings and should be considered alongside price, charging access and your daily usage.
Detailed specifications
| Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹1.89 Lakh | ₹1.78 Lakh |
| Vehicle Type | scooter | scooter |
| Launch Date | 6 Jan 2024 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| ARAI Range | 157 km | 265 km Best |
| Real World Range | 126 km | 212 km Best |
| Battery Capacity | 3.7 kWh | 5 kWh Best |
| Efficiency | 42.4 km/kWh | 53.0 km/kWh Best |
| Fast Charging (0-80%) | 1h Best | 1h |
| Home Charging (0-100%) | 5 hrs Best | 5 hrs |
| Motor Power | 7 kW | 8.8 kW Best |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h | 115 km/h Best |
| 0-100 km/h | - | - |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats Best | 2 seats |
| Boot Space | 22 L | 35 L Best |
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Data and comparison methodology
Prices are ex-showroom unless stated otherwise. Claimed range comes from the applicable certification or manufacturer figure stored in the BestEV catalogue; real-world range is shown separately when available. Charging times depend on the charger, battery temperature and stated charge window. Confirm the current variant, price and warranty with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before buying.
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