The Ather 450X is a performance oriented electric scooter while the TVS NTorq is also marketed as a performance scooter. This is a simple comparison of the two purely in terms of cost.
| Scooter | Cost – Ex-showroom Delhi | Cost per km* |
|---|---|---|
| Ather 450X | ₹138,006 | ₹0.18 |
| TVS NTorq Race XP | ₹89,211 | ₹2.02 |
Difference in Cost / Savings
- Vehicle cost difference: ₹48,785
- Cost per km difference: ₹1.84
- Cost per km on the NTorq: ₹2.02
- Distance that can be covered on the NTorq with the money saved on the cost of purchasing the scooter: 24,150kms (48785 / 2.02).
So the Ather 450X’s savings on fuel only comes into effect after roughly 24,000kms. For someone who rides 20kms a day, that would be about 3.3 years. If you ride less than 10kms a day, the cost gap is closed in approximately 6.5 years or if you ride around 5000kms a year, then the gap is around 5 years.
The above comparison is without taking into account other costs on both scooters like maintenance on the NTorq or the subscription packages on the Ather. This also doesn’t compare on-road prices which can change the price gap between the two significantly depending on your city.
Other costs
Ather’s annual plans range from ₹1500/year to ₹3600/year. At least the basic plan is required for onboard navigation.
The NTorq’s includes 4 free services and is expected to cost around ₹500/service. The first 4 services are within the first year and the next 2 are in the second year.
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