Just 40 paise per km? Ather's electric scooters cross 3 lakh sales with a big surprise

Sales explosion

Three lakh electric scooters sold in a single year! Bengaluru-based Ather Energy has achieved its biggest sales milestone yet, becoming only the third electric scooter manufacturer in India to cross this mark after TVS and Bajaj. According to VAHAN data cited by Aaj Tak, Ather delivered around 3.01 lakh scooters between January 1 and November 6, 2026. But what makes this achievement even more surprising is the pace at which its sales have grown.

Growth shock

A 67% jump in electric scooter sales! Ather Energy is rapidly strengthening its position in India's competitive electric two-wheeler market. Its market share has reached 16.32%, marking a new high for the Bengaluru-based manufacturer. The company remains behind TVS and Bajaj but ahead of Hero MotoCorp's Vida brand. With electric mobility attracting more Indian buyers, could Ather eventually challenge the country's two biggest electric scooter makers?

Running savings

An electric scooter that could cost just 20–40 paise per kilometre to run? According to Aaj Tak, Ather's electric scooters have estimated running costs far below the ₹2–3 per kilometre associated with conventional petrol scooters. For someone travelling 40 km daily, the difference could add up significantly over a year. However, actual savings depend on electricity tariffs, efficiency, petrol prices and riding conditions. Could low running costs be one of Ather's biggest attractions?

 Price surprise

An Ather electric scooter starting at around ₹1.10 lakh? The company's growing lineup offers several options for buyers with different budgets. Aaj Tak lists the Konarc at ₹1.10 lakh, Rizta at ₹1.22 lakh, 450S at ₹1.28 lakh and 450X at ₹1.51 lakh. At the premium end, the performance-focused 450 Apex starts at ₹1.95 lakh. But with such a wide price range, which model offers the right combination of features, practicality and everyday value?

Konarc mystery

Ather has crossed 3 lakh annual sales, but its newest mass-market scooter has an interesting story! The company's existing 450 series and family-oriented Rizta have helped drive its sales growth, while the Konarc targets a broader section of price-conscious customers. Yet reports indicate that manufacturing constraints have limited the new model's contribution so far. Could better availability of the Konarc help Ather push towards an even bigger sales record?