New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Ather Energy has expanded its 450 Series lineup by introducing a new 3.7 kWh battery pack to the 450S. The Ather 450S 3.7 kWh is priced starting at Rs.1.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). With an IDC-rated range of 161 kilometres, the new 3.7 kWh version aims to offer longer riding distances without affecting the performance of the 450 platform. This new variant sits between the existing 2.9 kWh 450S and the more feature-rich 450X.

There are no major design changes to the new variant. It retains the same sharp styling and LED headlamp unit found across the 450 range. According to the manufacturer, the larger battery does not impact the overall dimensions or ride quality. The company also claims that build standards re...