Ather 450 Apex vs Keeway Hypevolt-R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Ather 450 Apex
Keeway Hypevolt-R

Ather Energy

450 Apex

From ₹1.95 Lakh

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Keeway

Hypevolt-R

From ₹1.99 Lakh

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Ather 450 Apex450 Apex · ₹1.95 Lakh
Keeway Hypevolt-RStandard · ₹1.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450 Apex: ₹1.95 Lakh (ahead) Hypevolt-R: ₹1.99 Lakh 450 Apex ₹4,054 cheaper
Braking 450 Apex: Combined braking (CBS) Hypevolt-R: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Range 450 Apex: 165 km Hypevolt-R: 180 km (ahead) IDC claim
Power 450 Apex: 7 kW Hypevolt-R: 12 kW (ahead)
Weight 450 Apex: 112 kg Hypevolt-R: 140 kg Seat height 780 vs 770 mm

Pick the 450 Apex for the lower price.

Pick the Hypevolt-R for dual-channel abs, more range and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.95 Lakh
₹1.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.02 Lakh
₹2.09 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,386 a month
₹3,506 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
7 kW
12 kW
Torque
26 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
165 km
180 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66)
Mid-mounted PMSM
Battery Capacity (kWh)
3.7 kWh (Installed Lithium-ion 51.1V, IP67)
5.04 kWh (Dual Removable Li-ion)
Charging Time
Home 0-80%: 4 hr 30 min | Home 0-100%: 5 hr 45 min | Fast Charge: 1.5 km/min (0-50% SOC)
0-80% in 3 hours

Performance

Top Speed
100 km/h (0-40 km/h in 2.9s)
115 km/h

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 200 mm (hydraulically actuated triple-piston caliper)
Disc (with Dual Channel ABS)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 190 mm (hydraulically actuated single-piston caliper)
Disc (with Dual Channel ABS)
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
12-inch Alloy Wheels (Orange accents, 12"x2.15" F / 12"x2.5" R)
Alloy (14-inch Front & Rear)
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless (MRF Zapper N e-Tred)
100/80-14 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (MRF Zapper N e-Tred)
150/70-14 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks (30 mm)
Telescopic Fork (Ø33 mm Upright)
Rear Suspension
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
5-step Preload Adjustable Dual Shock Absorbers
Frame Type
Precision machined hybrid chassis (Cast Aluminium & steel subframe)
Steel Tubular Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1296 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
130 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1891 mm
Not Disclosed
Width (mm)
739 mm
Not Disclosed
Height (mm)
1114 mm
Not Disclosed
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm
770 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
111.6 kg
140 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch TFT Touchscreen (Capacitive, 16M colors, 800 nits, IP65, Android OS)
5-inch TFT Color Display (IP66 rated)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (BLE 4.2 / Wi-Fi / 4G LTE eSIM)
Yes
Navigation
On-board Google Maps with live traffic
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
USB Charging
No external port (22L illuminated boot)
Yes (USB Port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
6 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp, Warp+)
Eco, Normal, Sport
Traction Control
Multi-mode Traction Control / SkidControl (Rain, Road, Rally) & FallSafe
Yes
Cruise Control
AutoHold (Hill Assist) / Crawl Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Assist
Yes (Reverse / Park Assist mode)
Yes (Reverse Mode)
Regenerative Braking
MagicTwist (Electronic throttle twist-back regen braking to 0 km/h)
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with DRL
Twin LED Projector with Arrow DRLs
Taillight
Full LED Taillamp with Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED with Auto-Cancel
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece contoured sport seat
Contoured Single-piece Seat
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
22 L
Available

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.95 Lakh
₹1.99 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

450 Apex₹1.95 Lakh Standard₹1.99 Lakh Hypevolt-R ₹4,054 more

On-road price in six cities

450 Apex 450 Apex against Hypevolt-R Standard

City450 ApexHypevolt-RGap
Mumbai₹2.02 Lakh₹2.09 Lakh450 Apex ₹7,110 less
Pune₹2.02 Lakh₹2.09 Lakh450 Apex ₹7,110 less
New Delhi₹2.02 Lakh₹2.09 Lakh450 Apex ₹7,110 less
Bengaluru₹2.02 Lakh₹2.09 Lakh450 Apex ₹7,110 less
Chennai₹2.02 Lakh₹2.09 Lakh450 Apex ₹7,110 less
Hyderabad₹2.02 Lakh₹2.09 Lakh450 Apex ₹7,110 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 450 Apex or the Hypevolt-R?

The 450 Apex, by ₹4,054 on the versions compared here: 450 Apex 450 Apex at ₹1.95 Lakh against Hypevolt-R Standard at ₹1.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.02 Lakh against ₹2.09 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Hypevolt-R claims 180 km against 165 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 450 Apex 450 Apex makes 7 kW and 26 Nm and the Hypevolt-R Standard makes 12 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,386 a month for the 450 Apex and ₹3,506 for the Hypevolt-R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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