Simple One vs Ather 450: Which Electric Scooter should you go for?

Simple Energy recently launched an electric scooter with the longest claimed range in India.

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Simple One is priced at Rs 1.45 - 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom) while Ather 450 costs Rs 98,080 - 1.28 lakh (ex-showroom)

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Simple One uses a 5kWh battery pack that offers a range of 212 km, as claimed by Simple Energy.

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Ather 450X uses a fixed 3.4 kWh battery pack that offers a certified range of 146 km.

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Simple One electric scooter can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 2.7 seconds and is capable of reaching a top speed of 105 kmph.

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Ather 450X can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 seconds and touch a top speed of 90 kmph.

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Simple One’s battery can be charged in 2 hours and 7 minutes.

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Ather’s battery pack required 5 hours and 40 minutes for a full charge.

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In terms of features and equipment, both feature telescopic front forks, disc brakes, mono-shock at the rear, and TFT displays.

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