With the shifting of the axis of the Auto Industry towards electric and greener alternatives, if you're in search of E- Scooters, now there are plenty of options in the market. And continuing the trend of updates and improvements in their existing line-up, we have for you, this time in comparison, the new-gen Ather 450X GEN 3 vs TVS iQUBE Electric ST, the top element in TVS electric scooters offering.
- Ather 450X Gen 3 is the update to its GEN 2 predecessor.
- TVS iQUBE ST sits at the top variant in the TVS lineup.
- Both offer a good range, updated batteries, and different features.
- Read the comparison on battery, performance, and much more below.
Dimensions
| Ather 450X Gen 3 | TVS iQube ST | ||
| Length ( in mm) | 1837 | 1805 | |
| Width(in mm) | 734 | 645 | |
| Height (in mm) | 1250 | 1140 | |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | 1295 | 1301 | |
| WEIGHT | 111.8 kg | 128 kg | |
| GROUND CLEARANCE (in mm) | 153 | 157 | |
| SEAT HEIGHT (in mm) | 780 | 770 |
With the Ather 450X Gen 3, you get a bigger scooter in dimensions as clear from the data above, still, the wheelbase is longer on the TVS Iqube. Well, just for the record, the wheelbase is the length of the platform between the front and rear wheels, which is evident from the name itself. Although in the actual world, the difference is not very stark. The Ather offering is however lighter by almost 16 kg.
Performance.
The main highlight of electric scooters apart from their eco-friendliness is the push you feel when you throttle, especially when shifting from a petrol one. The PMSM motor on the Ather 450xGen 3 churns out a continuous power of 3.3 kW and a peak of 5.4 kW with generating torque of 26 Nm as compared to the TVS which is a BLC Hub Mounted motor that generates a continuous power of 3 kW and a peak of 4.4 kW with a torque of 33 Nm. Ather is faster and zooms from 0-40 kmph in 3.3s in Warp mode whereas the competitor clocks the same in 4.4 seconds.
- Ather 450X Gen 3 comes with 4 riding modes viz. Eco, Smart Eco, Ride, Sports, and Warp.
- TVS iQube receives 2 modes- Eco and Power
Battery And Range
| SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Ather450X GEN 3 | TVS iQUBE ST | |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | 4.56kWh |
| Power | 6.2 kW | 5.1 kW |
| Torque | 26 | 33 |
| Range | 145 CLAIMED | 146 CLAIMED |
| Top Speed | 82 kmph | 80 kmph |
| Acceleration 0-40 kmph | 3.3s | 4.4s |
With electric vehicles comes range anxiety. Ather customers have been demanding one thing from the start, which is a chunkier battery. So, finally listening to their customers, with the new Ather 450X Gen 3 you get a bigger battery pack of 3.7 kWh which claims a range of 146 km. Whereas the battery on the TVS iQube Electric ST is a full 4.56 kWh that claims a run of 145 km. The company says that they have optimized thermal management to bring out more efficiency.
The real-world range however depends on the riding style of the rider and the driving conditions, but you can easily expect over 100 km range on a single charge on both scooters if you have no intention of pushing them to their sportier limits, which they are very well capable of. Plus, The batteries are IP67 rated which means they are dust and waterproof making them pretty safe for cruising in pouring rain or dusty terrains.
Charging Time.
Well, they can go for long distances, but how much time do they take for juicing up for the task? Here's the answer. The Li-ion battery of Ather 450X Gen 3 gets from 0-80% in 4 h 30 min. whereas TVS goes from 0-80% in 4 h 6 minutes. Both provide the option of fast chargers as well which charges the TVS from 0-80 % in 2 h 30 min while the Ather juices up pretty quickly from 0-50% @ 1.5km/min and 50-80% @ 1km/min. Even though you have these options to charge, Rest assured, with a range of well over 100 km, you will be reaching out for your charger, a little less.
Braking.
| ATHER 450X Gen 3 | TVS iQube ST | ||
| FRONT | Disc - 200 mm | Disc - 220 mm | |
| REAR | Disc - 190 mm | Drum - 130 mm | |
Ather 450X Gen 3 comes with disk brakes both on the front as well as rear. While TVS sports a front disk but has decided to go for drum brakes at the rear, which could have been a disc following the trend in the market.
Features
Ather 450X Gen 3 vs TVS iQube ST gets even more exciting when it comes to features. These scooters come equipped with loads of features. The main attraction is the 7" TFT touchscreen display which is common to both. Additionally, the Ather 450X Gen 3 comes with Android opensource os inbuilt, with a Snapdragon 212. Calls and music can be accessed on the touchscreen panel. Both the vehicles come with Reverse Assist. Just Press a button and they will move backward to help you park easily. Some feature comparisons are listed in the table below.
| Ather 450X Gen 3 | TVS iQube ST | |
| TOUCHSCREEN | 7" TFT display with Android open-source OS | 7" TFT display |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Android open source OS with Snapdragon 212 , 1.3 GHz 2 GB RAM. | - |
| REVERSE ASSIST | Yes | Yes |
| NAVIGATION | Google Maps | via mobile app |
| BOOT | 22 L | 32L (2 helmets) |
| TPMS | YES | YES(under development) |
| USB CHARGING PORT | - | YES |
| BLUETOOTH | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| CRUISE CONTROL | - | YES(under development) |
| AUTO TURN OFF INDICATORS | YES | - |
| REGENERATIVE BRAKING | YES | YES |
On top of that, TVS iQube supports remote keyless unlock which is under development, and Alexa integration as well which is a pretty handy feature to have. Plus, it even displays your social media notifications, if that is something you want to be displayed on your scooter screen while you ride.
- Ather offers an Android system with Snapdragon 212 1.3 GHz processor
- TVS scores with the keyless unlock, remote vehicle immobilization, and USB phone charging.
- TVS is including Cruise Control and Alexa integration which is missing on the Ather.
Colour Options
The iQube is offered in 4 different color options whereas the Ather comes in 3 color choices. grey, white, and mint green.
Price
The Ather 450X Gen3 is priced at ex-showroom Rs 1,53,568 without the subsidy. Whereas TVS is yet to announce the pricing of their iQube Electric ST, even though they have closed the booking for the vehicle, you can expect it to be more than the lower variant S already on offer that is priced at 1,60,976 ex-showroom given the update being offered. The On-Road prices will drop after the central and the state subsidy are applied, depending on the state you purchase your vehicle from.
VERDICT- Ather 450X Gen 3 vs TVS iQube Electric ST was quite close on some fronts and a little distant on others. Ather is the winner when it comes to agility with its quick acceleration, however, when it comes to features, TVS punches above its rival by including USB charging, Alexa, and its bigger 32-liter boot. Deciding on what works for you and what doesn't, any one of them (or both) can be your daily ride.
