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Ather 450X vs River Indie

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 9 Oct 2026.

Ather 450X
River Indie

Ather Energy

450X

From ₹1.59 Lakh

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River

Indie

From ₹1.54 Lakh

Full Indie page Change
Ather 450X450X 2.9 kWh · ₹1.59 Lakh
River IndieIndie (480W charger) · ₹1.54 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450X: ₹1.59 Lakh Indie: ₹1.54 Lakh (ahead) Indie ₹4,547 cheaper
Braking 450X: Combined braking (CBS) Indie: Combined braking (CBS)
Range 450X: 126 km Indie: 160 km (ahead) IDC claim
Power 450X: 6.4 kW Indie: 6.7 kW (ahead) Torque 26 vs 26 Nm
Versions 450X: 2 Indie: 2

Pick the Indie for the lower price, more range and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.59 Lakh
₹1.54 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.65 Lakh
₹1.6 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹4,385 a month
₹4,262 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
6.4 kW
6.7 kW
Torque
26 Nm
26 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
126 km
160 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
River
Model
Not listed
Indie
Body Type
Not listed
Electric Scooter
Ex-showroom Price (Delhi)
Not listed
Rs 1,54,499 to Rs 1,57,499 after the PM E-Drive deduction
Price Before PM E-Drive
Not listed
Rs 1,59,499 / Rs 1,62,499
Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric
Riding Modes
Not listed
Eco, Ride and Rush
Awards
Not listed
Red Dot Concept Design 2024, Red Dot Product Design 2025
Availability
Not listed
Fifteen states, according to River

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66, Belt Drive)
Mid-drive permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Battery Capacity
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)
4 kWh
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
Transmission
Not listed
Chain drive with single speed gearbox
Water and Dust Resistance
Not listed
IP67 for motor and battery, IP65 for other electronics
Charger Options
Not listed
750 W (about 5 hours) or 480 W (about 8 hours)
Fast Charging
Not listed
Supported

Performance

Top Speed
90 km/h (0-40 km/h in 3.3s, 20° gradeability)
Rush 90 km/h, Ride 80 km/h, Eco 50 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 40 km/h
Not listed
3.7 s (Rush mode)
Gradeability
Not listed
18 degrees (solo, all modes)
Parking Assist
Not listed
Forward and reverse

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
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
200 mm disc, hydraulic dual piston
Rear Brake
Not listed
200 mm disc, hydraulic single piston
Braking System
Not listed
Combined Braking System (CBS) with adaptive regeneration
Wheels
Not listed
14 inch alloy, front and rear
Front Tyre
Not listed
110/80-14
Rear Tyre
Not listed
120/70-14

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
30 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks
Telescopic with twin hydraulic dampers
Rear Suspension
Symmetrically Mounted Progressive Monoshock
Coil springs with twin hydraulic dampers
Frame Type
Precision Machined Hybrid Chassis (Aluminium die-cast + Steel Trellis)
Not listed
Wheelbase
1296 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
170 mm
Not listed
Frame
Not listed
Steel tubular, dual cradle
Swingarm
Not listed
Dual-sided aluminium alloy

Dimensions

Length
1891 mm
1,996 mm
Width
739 mm
765 mm
Height
1114 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
780 mm
787 mm
Kerb Weight
111.6 kg (3.5 kWh) / 108 kg (2.9 kWh)
Not listed
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,365 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (IP65, Snapdragon Quad-core, Android OS)
Not listed
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
Display
Not listed
6 inch colour display (enhanced black nematic)
Riding Mode Display
Not listed
Eco, Ride and Rush selectable

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
SafeGuards
Not listed
Available
Front Foot-pegs
Not listed
Available, for changing riding position
USB Port (Type C)
Not listed
One on the handlebar; a second in the glovebox is an optional accessory
Accessory Mounts
Not listed
Grab rail and handlebar mounts
Pannier Stays
Not listed
Available on both sides
Bag Hanger
Not listed
Available

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Auto-Off & DRL
LED twin beam with position lamp
Taillight
Full LED Taillamp
LED frosted tube
Turn Indicators
LED with Auto-Cancelling (based on lean angle)
Not listed
Indicators
Not listed
LED
Boot Light
Not listed
Available

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece contoured sport seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space
22 L (with LED boot light)
Not listed
Glovebox
Not listed
12 L
Under-seat Storage
Not listed
43 L
Total Storage
Not listed
55 L
Seat Height
Not listed
787 mm

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.59 Lakh – ₹1.69 Lakh
₹1.54 Lakh – ₹1.57 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
5 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 Indie (750W charger)₹1.57 Lakh Indie ₹1,547 less

On-road price by city

450X 450X 2.9 kWh against Indie Indie (480W charger)

City450XIndieGap
Mumbai₹1.65 Lakh₹1.6 LakhIndie ₹4,624 less
Pune₹1.65 Lakh₹1.6 LakhIndie ₹4,624 less
New Delhi₹1.65 Lakh₹1.6 LakhIndie ₹4,624 less
Bengaluru₹1.65 Lakh₹1.6 LakhIndie ₹4,624 less
Chennai₹1.65 Lakh₹1.6 LakhIndie ₹4,624 less
Hyderabad₹1.65 Lakh₹1.6 LakhIndie ₹4,624 less
Ahmedabad₹1.75 Lakh₹1.7 LakhIndie ₹4,897 less
Kolkata₹1.71 Lakh₹1.67 LakhIndie ₹4,624 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 Indie?

The Indie, by ₹4,547 on the versions compared here: 450X 450X 2.9 kWh at ₹1.59 Lakh against Indie Indie (480W charger) at ₹1.54 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.65 Lakh against ₹1.6 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Indie claims 160 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 Indie Indie (480W charger) makes 6.7 kW and 26 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,385 a month for the 450X and ₹4,262 for the Indie, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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