Ather 450X vs TVS iQube

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

Ather 450X
TVS iQube

Ather Energy

450X

From ₹1.59 Lakh

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TVS Motor

iQube

From ₹1.2 Lakh

Full iQube page Change
Ather 450X450X 2.9 kWh · ₹1.59 Lakh
TVS iQubeiQube 2.3 kWh · ₹1.2 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450X: ₹1.59 Lakh iQube: ₹1.2 Lakh (ahead) iQube ₹38,922 cheaper
Braking 450X: Combined braking (CBS) iQube: Combined braking (CBS)
Range 450X: 126 km iQube: Not published Claimed
Power 450X: 6.4 kW (ahead) iQube: 4.4 kW Torque 26 vs 33 Nm
Weight 450X: 112 kg iQube: 110 kg Seat height 780 vs 770 mm
Versions 450X: 2 iQube: 5 (ahead)

Pick the 450X for more power.

Pick the iQube for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.59 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.65 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,773 a month
₹2,108 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
6.4 kW
4.4 kW
Torque
26 Nm
33 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
126 km
Not published

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66, Belt Drive)
BLDC hub-mounted motor, IP67 rated
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
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 3.3s, 20° gradeability)
75-82 kmph depending on variant
0-40 kmph
Not listed
4.2 seconds

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 200 mm (Triple-piston caliper)
Disc, 220 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 190 mm (Single-piston caliper)
Drum, 130 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Electronic Regen
Not listed
Wheel Type
12-inch Precision Cast Alloy Wheels
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
SBT (Synchronised Braking Technology)
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
30 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Symmetrically Mounted Progressive Monoshock
Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorber
Frame Type
Precision Machined Hybrid Chassis (Aluminium die-cast + Steel Trellis)
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)
111.6 kg (3.5 kWh) / 108 kg (2.9 kWh)
110-115 kg, sources vary

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (IP65, Snapdragon Quad-core, Android OS)
Digital 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
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
5 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp)
Eco and Power
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
Yes
Anti-Theft System
Not listed
Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not listed
Last park location

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Auto-Off & DRL
LED with DRL
Taillight
Full LED Taillamp
LED
Turn Indicators
LED with Auto-Cancelling (based on lean angle)
LED

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
30 litres

Choice

Versions
2 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹1.59 Lakh – ₹1.69 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh – ₹1.76 Lakh
Colours
7 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

450X 2.9 kWh₹1.59 Lakh iQube S 4.7 kWh₹1.65 Lakh iQube ₹6,307 more

On-road price in six cities

450X 450X 2.9 kWh against iQube iQube 2.3 kWh

City450XiQubeGap
Mumbai₹1.65 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹39,584 less
Pune₹1.65 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹39,584 less
New Delhi₹1.65 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹39,584 less
Bengaluru₹1.65 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹39,584 less
Chennai₹1.65 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹39,584 less
Hyderabad₹1.65 Lakh₹1.25 LakhiQube ₹39,584 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 iQube?

The iQube, by ₹38,922 on the versions compared here: 450X 450X 2.9 kWh at ₹1.59 Lakh against iQube iQube 2.3 kWh at ₹1.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.65 Lakh against ₹1.25 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The 450X 450X 2.9 kWh makes 6.4 kW and 26 Nm and the iQube iQube 2.3 kWh makes 4.4 kW and 33 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,773 a month for the 450X and ₹2,108 for the iQube, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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