- Ather Energy has officially launched the Konarc electric scooter in India.
- A comparison article highlights that the Konarc uses a PMSM motor with Ather’s closed Silent Gear Drive, while the TVS iQube employs a BLDC hub-mounted motor.
- The Konarc features a 31-litre boot and a metal body over a steel unibody chassis.
- The Konarc offers a 450W onboard charger with charging times of four to five hours to 80% for smaller versions.
- The TVS iQube has 12-inch wheels at both ends and a low 770mm seat, making it user-friendly for families.
- The TVS iQube has effective ex-showroom prices ranging from Rs. 95,124 for the 2.3kWh version to Rs. 1,46,877 for the ST 5.3kWh.
- The TVS iQube family offers a broader catalogue with 2.3kWh, 3.1kWh, 3.5kWh, MillionR Edition, S 4.7kWh and ST 5.3kWh versions, with ranges from 114km to 212km IDC.
- In a two-month test, the iQube ST 5.3kWh delivered around 100km in Sport mode despite a higher IDC figure.
Ather Energy has introduced the Konarc electric scooter in India, priced from ₹99,999 for the 100km IDC version, with higher variants costing up to ₹1,44,999. The scooter features a PMSM motor and a spacious 31-litre boot.12348
In comparison, the TVS iQube offers a broader range of models, starting at ₹95,124 for the 2.3kWh version and extending to ₹1,46,877 for the ST 5.3kWh, with a maximum range of 212km.567
The Konarc utilizes a PMSM with Ather’s closed Silent Gear Drive, while the iQube employs a BLDC hub-mounted motor, which simplifies the drivetrain but complicates maintenance tasks like puncture repairs.
The Konarc is equipped with a 450W onboard charger, allowing the smaller versions to reach 80% charge in about four to five hours. Ather's home-charging system can reduce this to two to three hours, with the higher variants also gaining access to Ather Grid, adding 13-15km of range in ten minutes.
Both scooters cater to different user needs, with the iQube's 12-inch wheels and low seat height making it family-friendly, while the Konarc's design focuses on usability and storage capacity.
“The Konarc uses a PMSM motor with Ather's closed Silent Gear Drive, while the iQube's BLDC hub-mounted motor simplifies the drivetrain but complicates puncture work. TVS iQube prices start at ₹95,124 after incentives, with ranges up to 212km IDC.”
