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Ather Energy launches Konarc and expands CSD sales

Overview

Ather Energy has launched the Konarc, its first mass-market electric scooter built on the new EL platform, marking a strategic shift from a premium niche toward the mainstream family segment. Unveiled at Ather Community Day, the Konarc features a steel unibody chassis and metal body panels, prioritizing stability and practicality with a 1,352mm wheelbase and 14-inch front wheel. Storage includes 31 litres of under-seat space and a 2-litre front compartment.

The scooter is available in S and Z series variants. The S Line offers three battery options and supports fast charging up to 1,350W via portable chargers, with prices starting at ₹99,999. The Z Line serves as a higher-spec version, featuring a touchscreen display and a ‘Magic Key’ fob with ‘AutoPop’ functionality.

To support this rollout, Ather introduced ecosystem services such as fifth-generation Bedrock batteries with a 10-year or 100,000 km warranty, AtherNode for apartment charging, and Ather True Health for diagnostics. A Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model is also available to reduce upfront costs.

Despite surging demand—with monthly inquiries exceeding seven lakh in the June quarter—the company faces production constraints. Current monthly demand of over 50,000 units exceeds the Hosur facility’s capacity of approximately 35,000 units, resulting in waiting periods of up to four months. Long-term growth plans include a new manufacturing facility in Auric, Maharashtra, scheduled for Q3 FY27 to reach an annual output of 14.2 lakh units.

Entities

Ather Energy · Tarun Mehta · India · Ather Konarc · Bhavish Aggarwal

Timeline

11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Ather Energy unveils Konarc electric scooter
Ather Energy has launched the Konarc, a family-focused electric scooter built on a new EL platform with a steel unibody chassis, prioritizing stability and practical storage.
13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 10 sources
Ather Energy launches Konarc mass-market electric scooter
Ather Energy has launched the Konarc electric scooter starting at ₹99,999, targeting the mass market with its new EL platform and expanded battery ecosystem amid rising demand and production constraints.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 18 sources
Ather and Ola launch new affordable electric scooters in India
Ather Energy and Ola Electric have launched new affordable electric scooters in India, with Ather introducing the Konarc and Ola debuting the S1Z featuring in-house LFP battery technology.
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Ather Energy expands sales to Indian Armed Forces and prepares Konarc launch
Ather Energy will begin selling electric scooters through India's CSD portal in 2026 and is set to launch its new metal-bodied Konarc scooter on August 29.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Ather Energy launches Konarc mass‑market electric scooter in 2026
Ather Energy will unveil the Konarc electric scooter on 29 Aug 2026, targeting the ₹1‑1.25 million mass‑market segment, with new metal body design and expanded production capacity in India.

Sources

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