Ather 450S vs TVS iQube

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

Ather 450S
TVS iQube

Ather Energy

450S

From ₹1.41 Lakh

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TVS Motor

iQube

From ₹1.2 Lakh

Full iQube page Change
Ather 450S450S 2.9 kWh · ₹1.41 Lakh
TVS iQubeiQube 2.3 kWh · ₹1.2 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450S: ₹1.41 Lakh iQube: ₹1.2 Lakh (ahead) iQube ₹21,001 cheaper
Braking 450S: Combined braking (CBS) iQube: Combined braking (CBS)
Range 450S: 122 km iQube: Not published Claimed
Power 450S: 5.4 kW (ahead) iQube: 4.4 kW Torque 22 vs 33 Nm
Weight 450S: 108 kg iQube: 110 kg Seat height 780 vs 770 mm
Versions 450S: 2 iQube: 5 (ahead)

Pick the 450S for more power.

Pick the iQube for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.47 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,466 a month
₹2,108 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
5.4 kW
4.4 kW
Torque
22 Nm
33 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
122 km
Not published

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66)
BLDC hub-mounted motor, IP67 rated
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
Lithium-ion, IP67 rated, 2.2 kWh base variant (3.1-5.3 kWh on larger sub-variants)
Charging Time (0-80%)
Not listed
2 hr 45 min on base variant, up to 4 hr 18 min on larger packs
Charger
Not listed
950W portable charger, standard 15A plug

Performance

Top Speed
90 km/h (0-40 km/h in 3.9s)
75-82 kmph depending on variant
0-40 kmph
Not listed
4.2 seconds

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 200 mm (hydraulically actuated triple-piston caliper)
Disc, 220 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 190 mm (hydraulically actuated single-piston caliper)
Drum, 130 mm
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, 12-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (or 90/90-12)
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
SBT (Synchronised Braking Technology)
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks (30 mm)
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorber
Frame Type
Precision machined hybrid chassis (Cast Aluminium & steel subframe)
Tubular structure
Wheelbase (mm)
1296 mm
1,301 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
157 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1891 mm
1,805 mm
Width (mm)
739 mm
645 mm
Height (mm)
1114 mm
1,140 mm
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm
770 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
108 kg (2.9 kWh) / 111.6 kg (3.5 kWh)
110-115 kg, sources vary

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch DeepView Display (Segmented LCD, 500 nits, IP65, non-touch)
Digital 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
Connected App
Not listed
TVS SmartXonnect: live charging status, nearby charging stations, geo-fencing, crash and fall alert, tow/theft notification

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport; requires Pro Pack)
Eco and Power
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)
Yes
Anti-Theft System
Not listed
Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not listed
Last park location

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with DRL
LED with DRL
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
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
22 L
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
30 litres

Choice

Versions
2 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹1.41 Lakh – ₹1.56 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh – ₹1.76 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
10 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 iQube 3.1 kWh₹1.39 Lakh iQube ₹2,615 less

On-road price in six cities

450S 450S 2.9 kWh against iQube iQube 2.3 kWh

City450SiQubeGap
Mumbai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹21,358 less
Pune₹1.47 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹21,358 less
New Delhi₹1.47 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹21,358 less
Bengaluru₹1.47 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹21,358 less
Chennai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹21,358 less
Hyderabad₹1.47 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹21,358 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 iQube?

The iQube, by ₹21,001 on the versions compared here: 450S 450S 2.9 kWh at ₹1.41 Lakh against iQube iQube 2.3 kWh at ₹1.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.47 Lakh against ₹1.25 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The 450S 450S 2.9 kWh makes 5.4 kW and 22 Nm and the iQube iQube 2.3 kWh makes 4.4 kW and 33 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,466 a month for the 450S and ₹2,108 for the iQube, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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