Ather 450X vs Yamaha EC-06

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

Ather Energy

450X

From ₹1.59 Lakh

450X version

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Yamaha

EC-06

From ₹1.74 Lakh

EC-06 version

Full EC-06 page Change

Ather 450X450X 2.9 kWh · ₹1.59 Lakh

Only differences

Yamaha EC-06EC-06 · ₹1.74 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 450X: ₹1.59 Lakh (ahead) EC-06: ₹1.74 Lakh 450X ₹14,564 cheaper

Braking 450X: Combined braking (CBS) EC-06: Combined braking (CBS)

Range 450X: 126 km EC-06: 169 km (ahead) IDC claim

Power 450X: 6.4 kW EC-06: 6.7 kW (ahead) Torque 26 vs 26 Nm

Weight 450X: 112 kg EC-06: 110 kg Seat height 780 vs 770 mm

Versions 450X: 2 (ahead) EC-06: 1

Pick the 450X for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the EC-06 for more range and more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.59 Lakh

₹1.74 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.65 Lakh

₹1.8 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,773 a month

₹3,021 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Electric

Power

6.4 kW

6.7 kW

Torque

26 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Range

126 km

169 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66, Belt Drive)

Gogoro-Co-developed G2 Aluminium Water-Cooled Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

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)

4 kWh total, per Yamaha's own EC-06 EV page (the page does not itself describe the pack as dual or swappable; see status_note)

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

Battery Swapping Station: Instant Swap (< 30 sec) / Home Off-Board Charger in 5 hours

Performance

Top Speed

90 km/h (0-40 km/h in 3.3s, 20° gradeability)

79 km/h, per Yamaha's own EC-06 EV page

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 200 mm (Triple-piston caliper)

220 mm Hydraulic Disc Brake

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 190 mm (Single-piston caliper)

180 mm Hydraulic Disc Brake

ABS/CBS Type

Combined Braking System (CBS) with Electronic Regen

Synchronized Braking System (SBS / CBS) with Regenerative Braking

Wheel Type

12-inch Precision Cast Alloy Wheels

12-inch Front / 12-inch Rear Lightweight Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre Size

90/90-12 Tubeless

100/90-12 (Tubeless)

Rear Tyre Size

100/80-12 Tubeless

110/70-12 (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

30 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks

Telescopic Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Symmetrically Mounted Progressive Monoshock

Twin Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Frame Type

Precision Machined Hybrid Chassis (Aluminium die-cast + Steel Trellis)

High-Rigidity Steel Tube Frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1296 mm

1,300 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

170 mm

155 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

1891 mm

1,880 mm

Width (mm)

739 mm

690 mm

Height (mm)

1114 mm

1,110 mm

Seat Height (mm)

780 mm

770 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

111.6 kg (3.5 kWh) / 108 kg (2.9 kWh)

110 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

7-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (IP65, Snapdragon Quad-core, Android OS)

Full Digital LED Segmented Smart Display with NFC Card Key Sensor & Y-Connect

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Music & Call controls with Pro Pack)

Yes (Bluetooth Y-Connect & Wireless Keyless NFC Card Start)

Navigation

Google Maps Platform with Live Traffic & Push-to-Dash

App-based GPS Navigation & Battery Station Locator

USB Charging

Optional Accessory / Under-seat port

USB Charging Port inside Front Glovebox

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

5 Modes (SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp)

2 Riding Modes: Standard and Eco Mode

Traction Control

SkidControl (Traction Control System via ADC)

Cruise Control

AutoHold (Hill Hold Assist) & Coasting Regen

Reverse Assist

Yes (Reverse Park Assist)

Yes (Electric Reverse Assist)

Regenerative Braking

MagicTwist (Throttle counter-twist brake-to-stop) + Coasting Regen

Regenerative Braking with Energy Recovery Display

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Headlamp with Auto-Off & DRL

Full LED Capsule Headlamp with Integrated Daytime Running Light

Taillight

Full LED Taillamp

Full LED Wrap-Around Tail Lamp

Turn Indicators

LED with Auto-Cancelling (based on lean angle)

LED Indicators

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece contoured sport seat

Ergonomic Single Piece Dual-Tone Seat

Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)

22 L (with LED boot light)

25 Litres Under-Seat Storage (Fits open-face helmet alongside dual swappable battery slots)

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹1.59 Lakh – ₹1.69 Lakh

₹1.74 Lakh

Colours

7 colours

1 colour

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 EC-06₹1.74 Lakh EC-06 ₹14,564 more

On-road price in six cities

450X 450X 2.9 kWh against EC-06 EC-06

City	450X	EC-06	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.65 Lakh	₹1.8 Lakh	450X ₹14,812 less
Pune	₹1.65 Lakh	₹1.8 Lakh	450X ₹14,812 less
New Delhi	₹1.65 Lakh	₹1.8 Lakh	450X ₹14,812 less
Bengaluru	₹1.65 Lakh	₹1.8 Lakh	450X ₹14,812 less
Chennai	₹1.65 Lakh	₹1.8 Lakh	450X ₹14,812 less
Hyderabad	₹1.65 Lakh	₹1.8 Lakh	450X ₹14,812 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 EC-06?

The 450X, by ₹14,564 on the versions compared here: 450X 450X 2.9 kWh at ₹1.59 Lakh against EC-06 EC-06 at ₹1.74 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.65 Lakh against ₹1.8 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The EC-06 claims 169 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 EC-06 EC-06 makes 6.7 kW and 26 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,773 a month for the 450X and ₹3,021 for the EC-06, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.