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Ather 450 Apex vs Simple Ultra

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Ather 450 Apex
Simple Ultra

Ather Energy

450 Apex

From ₹1.95 Lakh

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Simple Energy

Ultra

From ₹2.45 Lakh

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Ather 450 Apex450 Apex · ₹1.95 Lakh
Simple UltraUltra · ₹2.45 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450 Apex: ₹1.95 Lakh (ahead) Ultra: ₹2.45 Lakh 450 Apex ₹50,053 cheaper
Braking 450 Apex: Combined braking (CBS) Ultra: Not listed
Range 450 Apex: 165 km Ultra: 400 km (ahead) IDC claim
Power 450 Apex: 7 kW Ultra: Not published
Weight 450 Apex: 112 kg Ultra: 139 kg Seat height 780 vs 780 mm

Pick the 450 Apex for the lower price.

Pick the Ultra for more range.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.95 Lakh
₹2.45 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.02 Lakh
₹2.52 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,386 a month
₹4,241 a month

Headline figures

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

Vehicle Details

Body Style
Not listed
Electric Scooter

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66)
Not listed
Battery Capacity
3.7 kWh (Installed Lithium-ion 51.1V, IP67)
6.5 kWh, dual-pack (5 kWh + 1.5 kWh) 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)
Not listed
Charger
Not listed
750 W portable charger included; fast charger available as a paid accessory

Performance

Top Speed
100 km/h (0-40 km/h in 2.9s)
115 km/h
0-40 km/h
Not listed
2.77 seconds

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 200 mm (hydraulically actuated triple-piston caliper)
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 190 mm (hydraulically actuated single-piston caliper)
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Wheel Type
12-inch Alloy Wheels (Orange accents, 12"x2.15" F / 12"x2.5" R)
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless (MRF Zapper N e-Tred)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (MRF Zapper N e-Tred)
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Wheel Size
Not listed
12-inch, front and rear
Tyres
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks (30 mm)
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Not listed
Frame Type
Precision machined hybrid chassis (Cast Aluminium & steel subframe)
Not listed
Wheelbase
1296 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
170 mm
Not listed
Suspension
Not listed
Monoshock
Water/Dust Resistance
Not listed
IP67 certified

Dimensions

Length
1891 mm
Not listed
Width
739 mm
Not listed
Height
1114 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
780 mm
780 mm
Kerb Weight
111.6 kg
139 kg
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,347 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
172 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch TFT Touchscreen (Capacitive, 16M colors, 800 nits, IP65, Android OS)
7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and GPS navigation
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (BLE 4.2 / Wi-Fi / 4G LTE eSIM)
Not listed
Navigation
On-board Google Maps with live traffic
Not listed
USB Charging
No external port (22L illuminated boot)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
OTA updates

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
6 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp, Warp+)
Not listed
Traction Control
Multi-mode Traction Control / SkidControl (Rain, Road, Rally) & FallSafe
Yes
Cruise Control
AutoHold (Hill Assist) / Crawl Control
Not listed
Reverse Assist
Yes (Reverse / Park Assist mode)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
MagicTwist (Electronic throttle twist-back regen braking to 0 km/h)
Yes
Hill Hold
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with DRL
Not listed
Taillight
Full LED Taillamp with Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Not listed
Turn Indicators
Full LED with Auto-Cancel
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece contoured sport seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space
22 L
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
36 litres
Front Storage
Not listed
Additional front storage box with document compartment

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.95 Lakh
₹2.45 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
1 colour

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 Ultra₹2.45 Lakh Ultra ₹50,053 more

On-road price in six cities

450 Apex 450 Apex against Ultra Ultra

City450 ApexUltraGap
Mumbai₹2.02 Lakh₹2.52 Lakh450 Apex ₹50,904 less
Pune₹2.02 Lakh₹2.52 Lakh450 Apex ₹50,904 less
New Delhi₹2.02 Lakh₹2.52 Lakh450 Apex ₹50,904 less
Bengaluru₹2.02 Lakh₹2.52 Lakh450 Apex ₹50,904 less
Chennai₹2.02 Lakh₹2.52 Lakh450 Apex ₹50,904 less
Hyderabad₹2.02 Lakh₹2.52 Lakh450 Apex ₹50,904 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 Ultra?

The 450 Apex, by ₹50,053 on the versions compared here: 450 Apex 450 Apex at ₹1.95 Lakh against Ultra Ultra at ₹2.45 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.02 Lakh against ₹2.52 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Ultra claims 400 km against 165 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,386 a month for the 450 Apex and ₹4,241 for the Ultra, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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