Ather 450S vs Simple Wave

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

Ather 450S
Simple Wave

Ather Energy

450S

From ₹1.41 Lakh

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Simple Energy

Wave

From ₹1.1 Lakh

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Ather 450S450S 2.9 kWh · ₹1.41 Lakh
Simple WaveWave S 2.2 · ₹1.1 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450S: ₹1.41 Lakh Wave: ₹1.1 Lakh (ahead) Wave ₹31,126 cheaper
Braking 450S: Combined braking (CBS) Wave: Not listed
Range 450S: 122 km (ahead) Wave: 110 km IDC claim
Power 450S: 5.4 kW (ahead) Wave: 4.5 kW
Weight 450S: 108 kg Wave: 125 kg Seat height 780 vs 775 mm
Versions 450S: 2 Wave: 6 (ahead)

Pick the 450S for more range and more power.

Pick the Wave for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.47 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,466 a month
₹1,935 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
5.4 kW
4.5 kW
Torque
22 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
122 km
110 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
Simple Energy
Model Line
Not listed
Wave (Family Electric Scooter)
India Launch Date
Not listed
2 September 2026
Deliveries Start
Not listed
Late September 2026

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66)
Not listed
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

Performance

Top Speed
90 km/h (0-40 km/h in 3.9s)
Not listed

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)
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (or 90/90-12)
Not listed

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 (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

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch DeepView Display (Segmented LCD, 500 nits, IP65, non-touch)
Not listed
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

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

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

Motor Battery & Performance

Battery Chemistry
Not listed
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Battery Options
Not listed
2.2 kWh / 2.7 kWh / 3.7 kWh / 5 kWh
Top Speed
Not listed
75 km/h (2.2 and 2.7 kWh variants), 90 km/h (3.7 and 5 kWh variants)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Range & Charging

Home Charger
Not listed
750 W
Charging Time, 0 to 80 percent (2.2 kWh)
Not listed
2 hours 15 minutes

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type
Not listed
220 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum, with CBS
Front Suspension
Not listed
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twin Shock Absorbers
Wheel Size (Front/Rear)
Not listed
12-inch / 12-inch
Tyre Section
Not listed
90-section

Dimensions & Storage

Seat Length
Not listed
920 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
775 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
175 mm
Kerb Weight, Wave S
Not listed
124.5 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave
Not listed
121 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave+
Not listed
128 kg
Total Storage
Not listed
70 Litres (63L underseat, 3L front apron cubby, 4L side Pill Storage pocket)

Safety & ADAS

Traction Control
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Hill Hold Assist
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Anti-theft Tracking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Reverse Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Crawl Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Interior & Cockpit

USB Charging
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight
Not listed
Full LED, horizontal LED light bar design
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Tail Light
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED

Colours Charging & Warranty

Charger Included
Not listed
750 W home charger, standard

Choice

Versions
2 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹1.41 Lakh – ₹1.56 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
6 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 Wave S 2.7 EBN₹1.4 Lakh Wave ₹1,126 less

On-road price in six cities

450S 450S 2.9 kWh against Wave Wave S 2.2

City450SWaveGap
Mumbai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹31,655 less
Pune₹1.47 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹31,655 less
New Delhi₹1.47 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹31,655 less
Bengaluru₹1.47 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹31,655 less
Chennai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹31,655 less
Hyderabad₹1.47 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹31,655 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 Wave?

The Wave, by ₹31,126 on the versions compared here: 450S 450S 2.9 kWh at ₹1.41 Lakh against Wave Wave S 2.2 at ₹1.1 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.47 Lakh against ₹1.15 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The 450S claims 122 km against 110 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 Wave Wave S 2.2 makes 4.5 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,466 a month for the 450S and ₹1,935 for the Wave, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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