Ather Energy has hit a major retail milestone by delivering 500 units of its newly launched Konarc electric scooter in a day. Customers, along with family and friends gathered for the mass delivery of the most affordable electric scooter in the Indian market, making it a celebratory affair. The event showcases how rapidly the Konarc is being adopted in the nation’s capital, as many new EV owners arrived in groups to celebrate taking the ownership of the scooter. This event showcases the massive adoption of the Konarc in the nation’s capital.
Ather Energy has one of their most important markets in North India and have been growing their infrastructure in Delhi. They currently have 17 experience centres in Delhi-NCR allowing customers to learn more about the product, take it for a test ride and purchase it. A growing charging infrastructure also means that there are currently 209 fast charging points meaning that one of the biggest concerns of owning an electric scooter is addressed, helping make the transition to electric easy.
The new Konarc scooter has been well received by customers wanting to get into the Ather family. By offering the most affordable scooter they have ever had, it has opened up the market to those wanting to get into Ather but without breaking the bank. The scooter has been designed keeping Indian roads in mind. This means it offers a stable, comfortable scooter. It features a steel unibody frame, metal panels on the rear of the scooter, 14-inch alloy front wheel and 12-inch alloy rear wheel, along with a long wheel base of 1352mm and long travel suspension at both ends. This gives a smooth and confident ride.
The scooter is powered by the fifth generation Bedrock batteries with a 10 year/1,00,000km warranty (whichever comes first) guaranteeing a minimum 70% state of health. The scooter is available in 6 variants across the S and Z ranges. It has an IDC certified range of up 200km. With a service interval of 10,000km it means that most riders will only need to service their scooter once a year.
The 500 units delivered in one day shows that the scooter has been well received in the market. Ather Energy have shown that they can deliver large numbers of scooters to their customers efficiently. With the adoption of electric scooters continuing to grow in Delhi-NCR, the successful delivery of the Konarc has showcased how Ather Energy are embracing the interest in their product. With a strong network of experience centres and a growing fast charging network they are well placed to continue this growth in one of their most important Northern markets.