Ather 450S vs BGauss C12 MaxR

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

Ather 450S
BGauss C12 MaxR

Ather Energy

450S

From ₹1.41 Lakh

Full 450S page Change

BGauss

C12 MaxR

From ₹1.46 Lakh

Full C12 MaxR page Change
Ather 450S450S 2.9 kWh · ₹1.41 Lakh
BGauss C12 MaxRC12 MaxR · ₹1.46 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450S: ₹1.41 Lakh (ahead) C12 MaxR: ₹1.46 Lakh 450S ₹4,865 cheaper
Braking 450S: Combined braking (CBS) C12 MaxR: Not listed
Range 450S: 122 km C12 MaxR: 178 km (ahead) IDC claim
Power 450S: 5.4 kW (ahead) C12 MaxR: 4.2 kW
Weight 450S: 108 kg C12 MaxR: 126 kg Seat height 780 vs 768 mm
Versions 450S: 2 (ahead) C12 MaxR: 1

Pick the 450S for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the C12 MaxR for more range.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.46 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.47 Lakh
₹1.52 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,466 a month
₹2,550 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
5.4 kW
4.2 kW
Torque
22 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
122 km
178 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66)
Side-mounted PMSM
Battery Capacity (kWh)
2.9 kWh or 3.5 kWh (IP67)
Not listed
Charging Time
Home 0-80%: 6 hr 36 min (5 hr 30 min with pod) | Home 0-100%: 8 hr 36 min | Fast Charge: 1.5 km/min (0-50% SOC)
Not listed
Battery Type
Not listed
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate), Fixed
Battery Capacity
Not listed
3.8 kWh

Performance

Top Speed
90 km/h (0-40 km/h in 3.9s)
75 kmph
0-40 kmph
Not listed
5.3 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 (12"x2.15" F / 12"x2.5" R)
Alloy, Tubeless
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (or 90/90-12)
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake
Not listed
Drum
ABS
Not listed
No
Wheel Size
Not listed
12-inch (Front & Rear)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks (30 mm)
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
5-Step Preload Adjustable Offset Monoshock (gas-charged)
Frame Type
Precision machined hybrid chassis (Cast Aluminium & steel subframe)
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
1296 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1891 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
739 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1114 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
108 kg (2.9 kWh) / 111.6 kg (3.5 kWh)
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
160 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
768 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
126 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch DeepView Display (Segmented LCD, 500 nits, IP65, non-touch)
5-inch TFT
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional with Pro Pack (BLE 4.2 / 4G LTE)
Not listed
Navigation
Turn-by-Turn navigation (via Ather App with Pro Pack)
Not listed
USB Charging
No external port (22L boot)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, customisable display themes, DigiLocker integration

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport; requires Pro Pack)
Not listed
Traction Control
Vehicle FallSafe / Emergency Stop Signal (No multi-mode TC)
Not listed
Cruise Control
AutoHold (Hill Assist with Pro Pack)
Not listed
Reverse Assist
Yes (Reverse / Park Assist mode)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
Coasting & Braking Regeneration (Multi-level with Pro Pack)
Not listed
Charging Time (0-80%)
Not listed
3 hours 50 minutes (750W charger)
Full Charge Time
Not listed
5 hours 15 minutes
Safety Features
Not listed
Parental Lock, SecureLock, SOS, FallSense fall detection, side-stand motor cutoff, remote vehicle diagnostics
Cruise Mode
Not listed
Yes
Reverse Mode
Not listed
Yes
Headlight
Not listed
Projector LED
Taillight
Not listed
LED, with boot lamp

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 (L)
22 L
Not listed
Under-seat Storage
Not listed
38 Litres

Colours & Warranty

Warranty
Not listed
Up to 3 Years or 50,000 km (battery, motor, vehicle and charger)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.41 Lakh – ₹1.56 Lakh
₹1.46 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
4 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

450S 2.9 kWh₹1.41 Lakh C12 MaxR₹1.46 Lakh C12 MaxR ₹4,865 more

On-road price in six cities

450S 450S 2.9 kWh against C12 MaxR C12 MaxR

City450SC12 MaxRGap
Mumbai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.52 Lakh450S ₹4,948 less
Pune₹1.47 Lakh₹1.52 Lakh450S ₹4,948 less
New Delhi₹1.47 Lakh₹1.52 Lakh450S ₹4,948 less
Bengaluru₹1.47 Lakh₹1.52 Lakh450S ₹4,948 less
Chennai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.52 Lakh450S ₹4,948 less
Hyderabad₹1.47 Lakh₹1.52 Lakh450S ₹4,948 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 450S or the C12 MaxR?

The 450S, by ₹4,865 on the versions compared here: 450S 450S 2.9 kWh at ₹1.41 Lakh against C12 MaxR C12 MaxR at ₹1.46 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.47 Lakh against ₹1.52 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The C12 MaxR claims 178 km against 122 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 450S 450S 2.9 kWh makes 5.4 kW and 22 Nm and the C12 MaxR C12 MaxR makes 4.2 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,466 a month for the 450S and ₹2,550 for the C12 MaxR, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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