Ather 450X vs BGauss C12 MaxR

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

Ather 450X
BGauss C12 MaxR

Ather Energy

450X

From ₹1.59 Lakh

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BGauss

C12 MaxR

From ₹1.46 Lakh

Full C12 MaxR page Change
Ather 450X450X 2.9 kWh · ₹1.59 Lakh
BGauss C12 MaxRC12 MaxR · ₹1.46 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450X: ₹1.59 Lakh C12 MaxR: ₹1.46 Lakh (ahead) C12 MaxR ₹13,056 cheaper
Braking 450X: Combined braking (CBS) C12 MaxR: Not listed
Range 450X: 126 km C12 MaxR: 178 km (ahead) IDC claim
Power 450X: 6.4 kW (ahead) C12 MaxR: 4.2 kW
Weight 450X: 112 kg C12 MaxR: 126 kg Seat height 780 vs 768 mm
Versions 450X: 2 (ahead) C12 MaxR: 1

Pick the 450X for more power and more versions.

Pick the C12 MaxR for the lower price and more range.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.59 Lakh
₹1.46 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.65 Lakh
₹1.52 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,773 a month
₹2,550 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
6.4 kW
4.2 kW
Torque
26 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
126 km
178 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66, Belt Drive)
Side-mounted PMSM
Battery Capacity (kWh)
3.5 kWh / 2.9 kWh installed (NMC, IP67, Aluminium Die-Cast casing; larger pack revised down from 3.7 kWh in Jul 2026 with new cell chemistry)
Not listed
Charging Time
Home 0-80%: 3h 12m with new 900W charger (3.5 kWh) / 6h 36m (2.9 kWh) | Fast Charge: 1.5 km/min
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 3.3s, 20° gradeability)
75 kmph
0-40 kmph
Not listed
5.3 seconds

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 200 mm (Triple-piston caliper)
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 190 mm (Single-piston caliper)
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Electronic Regen
Not listed
Wheel Type
12-inch Precision Cast Alloy Wheels
Alloy, Tubeless
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless
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
30 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Symmetrically Mounted Progressive Monoshock
5-Step Preload Adjustable Offset Monoshock (gas-charged)
Frame Type
Precision Machined Hybrid Chassis (Aluminium die-cast + Steel Trellis)
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)
111.6 kg (3.5 kWh) / 108 kg (2.9 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 TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (IP65, Snapdragon Quad-core, Android OS)
5-inch TFT
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Music & Call controls with Pro Pack)
Not listed
Navigation
Google Maps Platform with Live Traffic & Push-to-Dash
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional Accessory / Under-seat port
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, customisable display themes, DigiLocker integration

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
5 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp)
Not listed
Traction Control
SkidControl (Traction Control System via ADC)
Not listed
Cruise Control
AutoHold (Hill Hold Assist) & Coasting Regen
Not listed
Reverse Assist
Yes (Reverse Park Assist)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
MagicTwist (Throttle counter-twist brake-to-stop) + Coasting Regen
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 Auto-Off & DRL
Not listed
Taillight
Full LED Taillamp
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED with Auto-Cancelling (based on lean angle)
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece contoured sport seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
22 L (with LED boot light)
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
₹1.59 Lakh – ₹1.69 Lakh
₹1.46 Lakh
Colours
7 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

450X 2.9 kWh₹1.59 Lakh C12 MaxR₹1.46 Lakh C12 MaxR ₹13,056 less

On-road price in six cities

450X 450X 2.9 kWh against C12 MaxR C12 MaxR

City450XC12 MaxRGap
Mumbai₹1.65 Lakh₹1.52 LakhC12 MaxR ₹13,278 less
Pune₹1.65 Lakh₹1.52 LakhC12 MaxR ₹13,278 less
New Delhi₹1.65 Lakh₹1.52 LakhC12 MaxR ₹13,278 less
Bengaluru₹1.65 Lakh₹1.52 LakhC12 MaxR ₹13,278 less
Chennai₹1.65 Lakh₹1.52 LakhC12 MaxR ₹13,278 less
Hyderabad₹1.65 Lakh₹1.52 LakhC12 MaxR ₹13,278 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 450X or the C12 MaxR?

The C12 MaxR, by ₹13,056 on the versions compared here: 450X 450X 2.9 kWh at ₹1.59 Lakh against C12 MaxR C12 MaxR at ₹1.46 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.65 Lakh against ₹1.52 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The C12 MaxR claims 178 km against 126 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 450X 450X 2.9 kWh makes 6.4 kW and 26 Nm and the C12 MaxR C12 MaxR makes 4.2 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,773 a month for the 450X 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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