Ather Energy launches Konarc electric scooter at Rs 1.0 lakh onward

The Konarc S 125 km and Konarc S 161 km variants will be available initially, with bookings and deliveries beginning in mid-September in a phased manner. The rollout will start with select variants and states before expanding to more locations across the country. The Konarc S 100 km is priced at Rs 99,999, the Konarc S 125 km at Rs 1,21,999, and the Konarc S 161 km at Rs 1,44,999, effective ex-showroom Bengaluru.

Konarc led the announcements as Ather’s newest scooter and the first product built on its new EL platform. Designed around everyday Indian riding, Konarc brings together comfort, stability, range and ease of ownership. Engineered for how scooters are actually used in India, Konarc pairs everyday practicality with Ather's technology and engineering. Konarc is built for mainstream Indian riders, focusing on ride comfort, stability, everyday usability, and serviceability.

Konarc is available in six variants across the S and Z product lines, with IDC range options from 100 km to 200 km. It brings a 10,000-km service interval, roughly once a year for most riders (whichever is earlier), along with easier access to wear-and-tear components. All variants come with the fifth-generation Bedrock Battery and a 10-year/1,00,000 km (whichever is earlier) warranty with a 70% state-of-health guarantee. New features include Advanced Electronic Braking System (AeBS), MagicKey, AutoPop and AirWalk, while onboard charging and combined charging can reduce home charging time by up to half.

Konarc has been engineered around the way scooters are ridden in India, with a focus on stability and comfort. It gets a 14-inch front alloy wheel and a 12-inch rear alloy wheel, both featuring a new alloy wheel design. Its 1,352 mm wheelbase is among the longest in the scooter segment, while a relaxed rake angle contributes to a planted ride and greater stability, particularly on longer rides. Long-travel suspension at both ends is designed to absorb potholes, broken roads, and uneven surfaces, while enhancing ride comfort and keeping the scooter stable and composed. Konarc is also  Ather’s first scooter to feature metal panels on the rear side and a steel unibody chassis, providing greater structural integrity and impact resistance.

Konarc uses a sequential gear-drive transmission. The new transmission architecture is designed to deliver smooth, near-silent power delivery and lower mechanical wear, while maintaining efficiency.

Comfort is at the heart of Konarc’s design, with a seamless rider and pillion experience spanning the comfortable seat, padded grab rail, and an optional LoungeBack accessory, an adjustable backrest with lumbar support. The design carries Ather’s distinctive DNA through clean and crafted surfaces and a dual-tone treatment across the interior and exterior. The new alloy wheels complement the design, while illuminated Ather branding and animated wraparound lamps add a distinctive signature. The lamps respond to interactions including waking up, locking, locating the scooter, and charging.

Rethinking Braking: Advanced Electronic Braking System (AeBS)

Konarc introduces Ather’s Advanced Electronic Braking System (AeBS), a technology developed entirely in-house to make braking performance superior across different road surfaces. Unlike conventional braking systems, which apply a fixed distribution of braking force between the front and rear wheels, AeBS dynamically adjusts this balance based on the road conditions while braking. It does this using software and sensors, working with Konarc’s existing Ather Drive Controller and motor, without the need for additional hardware. AeBS also uses regenerative braking to add braking force, helping reduce stopping distances. At the same time, its dynamic modulation helps reduce wheel lock-ups and improve stability and control.

Everyday technology, made effortless

Konarc brings Ather’s technology-first approach to everyday scooter interactions, making them simpler, easier and more intuitive. Its new Magic features turn familiar moments, from unlocking and accessing storage to moving the scooter around, into effortless experiences.

MagicKey redefines the keyless experience for two-wheelers and is featured on Ather’s first scooter built around this technology. Its SmartWake feature allows riders to wake and unlock the scooter through a simple interaction, without ever needing to take the key out of their pocket. Konarc also automatically locks when the rider walks away. MagicKey can also be used to locate the scooter remotely and even open the seat. A ping function on the key fob can locate Konarc from 30 metres away by triggering a sound and light response from the scooter. It is also designed around everyday key-related hassles, including dropping or misplacing the key or running out of charge on the key fob.

AutoPop makes the under-seat storage easier to access when a rider's hands are full. Unlike a boot release that only works once the rider is standing next to the scooter, AutoPop can also be triggered from a few metres away using the MagicKey so the seat is already open by the time the rider reaches Konarc. A button on the scooter offers the same function at close range. The seat lifts fully to a vertical position and stays there, giving riders clear, hands-free access with no risk of it swinging shut mid-reach.

AirWalk makes moving your scooter by hand noticeably easier. As soon as the scooter detects a manual push or pull, it engages the motor to provide mild assistive torque in the same direction. This makes it easier to navigate tight parking spaces, back out or move the scooter around manually, while also reducing the effort required when moving the scooter with under-inflated tyres.

Simplifying Charging and Servicing

Every Konarc comes with an onboard charger and charging cable, eliminating the need for a separate charging brick. The charger is integrated into the scooter using the same drive controller that powers the motor, making the charging cable lightweight and easy to carry. Riders who want faster home charging can add a 450W offboard charger to the scooter's built-in 450W charger. Together, they deliver charging at 900W through Combined Charging, reducing home charging time by up to half. Exclusive to Konarc, Combined Charging gives riders the flexibility to use the lightweight cable for regular charging or add the offboard charger when they need to charge faster.

Konarc also doubles Ather’s service interval to 10,000 km, which is roughly once a year for most riders (whichever is earlier). The number of checkpoints at each service visit has also been reduced, while the platform has been designed to make wear-and-tear components easier to access and replace.

Battery Warranty

All Konarc variants come with Ather’s fifth-generation Bedrock batteries, backed by a new warranty that covers the battery for 10 years or 1,00,000 km, whichever is earlier. Building on Ather’s earlier eight-year warranty, the new warranty extends the coverage period to 10 years while continuing to guarantee a minimum 70% state of health at the end of the coverage period. It also covers battery failures and defects, including periods when the scooter is not in use, giving riders greater confidence in long-term battery ownership. Sales of the 10-year battery warranty will begin soon.