Ather 450 Apex vs Yamaha Aerox E

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Ather Energy

450 Apex

From ₹1.95 Lakh

450 Apex version

Full 450 Apex page Change

Yamaha

Aerox E

From ₹2.82 Lakh

Aerox E version

Full Aerox E page Change

Ather 450 Apex450 Apex · ₹1.95 Lakh

Only differences

Yamaha Aerox EAerox E · ₹2.82 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450 Apex: ₹1.95 Lakh (ahead) Aerox E: ₹2.82 Lakh 450 Apex ₹86,654 cheaper

Braking 450 Apex: Combined braking (CBS) Aerox E: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)

Range 450 Apex: 165 km (ahead) Aerox E: 117 km IDC claim

Power 450 Apex: 7 kW Aerox E: 9.4 kW (ahead) Torque 26 vs 48 Nm

Weight 450 Apex: 112 kg Aerox E: 135 kg Seat height 780 vs 795 mm

Pick the 450 Apex for the lower price and more range.

Pick the Aerox E for dual-channel abs and more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.95 Lakh

₹2.82 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.02 Lakh

₹2.93 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,386 a month

₹4,917 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Electric

Power

7 kW

9.4 kW

Torque

26 Nm

48 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Range

165 km

117 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66)

Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) Mid-Drive with Belt

Battery Capacity (kWh)

3.7 kWh (Installed Lithium-ion 51.1V, IP67)

1.5 kWh x 2 (3.0 kWh total), per Yamaha's own Aerox E EV page (pack configuration as shown on the spec page; fixed vs removable is not stated)

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)

0-100%: 3h 10min (1 pack) / 6h 20min (2 packs), per Yamaha's own Aerox E EV page

Performance

Top Speed

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

95.5 km/h, per Yamaha's own Aerox E EV page

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 200 mm (hydraulically actuated triple-piston caliper)

230 mm Front Disc Brake

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 190 mm (hydraulically actuated single-piston caliper)

220 mm Rear Disc Brake

ABS/CBS Type

Combined Braking System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking

Dual Channel ABS with Electronic Regenerative Braking

Wheel Type

12-inch Alloy Wheels (Orange accents, 12"x2.15" F / 12"x2.5" R)

14-inch Cast Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre Size

90/90-12 Tubeless (MRF Zapper N e-Tred)

110/80-14 (Tubeless Radial)

Rear Tyre Size

100/80-12 Tubeless (MRF Zapper N e-Tred)

140/70-14 (Tubeless Radial)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic Forks (30 mm)

Telescopic Front Fork

Rear Suspension

Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock

Twin Gas-Charged Rear Shock Absorbers with Sub-Tank

Frame Type

Precision machined hybrid chassis (Cast Aluminium & steel subframe)

Underbone Steel Frame with Central Battery Spine

Wheelbase (mm)

1296 mm

1,360 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

170 mm

150 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

1891 mm

1,990 mm

Width (mm)

739 mm

720 mm

Height (mm)

1114 mm

1,160 mm

Seat Height (mm)

780 mm

795 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

111.6 kg

135 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

7-inch TFT Touchscreen (Capacitive, 16M colors, 800 nits, IP65, Android OS)

7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Custom EV Telemetry & Y-Connect EV Suite

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (BLE 4.2 / Wi-Fi / 4G LTE eSIM)

Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect EV with 4G Telematics)

Navigation

On-board Google Maps with live traffic

Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation with Charging Station Locator & Range Heatmap

USB Charging

No external port (22L illuminated boot)

USB Type-C Fast Charging Socket in Front Apron

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

6 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp, Warp+)

3 Riding Modes: Eco, Street, and Sport (with Boost Mode)

Traction Control

Multi-mode Traction Control / SkidControl (Rain, Road, Rally) & FallSafe

Traction Control System (TCS Standard)

Cruise Control

AutoHold (Hill Assist) / Crawl Control

Reverse Assist

Yes (Reverse / Park Assist mode)

Yes (Reverse Assist Mode with Haptic Alert)

Regenerative Braking

MagicTwist (Electronic throttle twist-back regen braking to 0 km/h)

Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Energy Recovery & One-Pedal Drive

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Headlamp with DRL

Twin Class-D Full LED Projector Headlamps with Aerodynamic LED DRL Wings

Taillight

Full LED Taillamp with Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

Full LED Horizontal Light Blade Tail Lamp

Turn Indicators

Full LED with Auto-Cancel

LED Turn Indicators

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece contoured sport seat

Two-Level Stepped Sport Seat

Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)

22 L

20 Litres Under-Seat Storage Compartment

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹1.95 Lakh

₹2.82 Lakh

Colours

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 Aerox E₹2.82 Lakh Aerox E ₹86,654 more

On-road price in six cities

450 Apex 450 Apex against Aerox E Aerox E

City	450 Apex	Aerox E	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.93 Lakh	450 Apex ₹91,114 less
Pune	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.93 Lakh	450 Apex ₹91,114 less
New Delhi	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.93 Lakh	450 Apex ₹91,114 less
Bengaluru	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.93 Lakh	450 Apex ₹91,114 less
Chennai	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.93 Lakh	450 Apex ₹91,114 less
Hyderabad	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.93 Lakh	450 Apex ₹91,114 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 Aerox E?

The 450 Apex, by ₹86,654 on the versions compared here: 450 Apex 450 Apex at ₹1.95 Lakh against Aerox E Aerox E at ₹2.82 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.02 Lakh against ₹2.93 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The 450 Apex claims 165 km against 117 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 Aerox E Aerox E makes 9.4 kW and 48 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,386 a month for the 450 Apex and ₹4,917 for the Aerox E, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.