2022 TVS iQube vs Ather 450X: Comparability Assessment

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The TVS iQube since its launch, has been out there in only one color, white. Now, TVS iQube normal and the TVS iQube at the moment are out there in a wide range of colors however as luck would have it, we nonetheless have the white color check scooter. Along with white, the bottom variant of the iQube now will get ‘Shining Purple’ and ‘Titanium Gray’ colors. Whereas the design may appear ‘secure’ to some folks, we like how the iQube seems to be. Not solely is it a good-looking wanting scooter, but additionally affords a a lot wider attraction than the Ather 450X. Including to that’s the top-notch construct high quality and wonderful match and end. 

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However, it’s the Ather 450X which is well the sexier, sportier wanting scooter. The uncovered body underneath the seat, futuristic design and the sharp traces lend this good, hip look to the 450X. The colors on supply are good too and we significantly like the color our check scooter got here in, which is the Mint Inexperienced. 

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Within the shift to electrical mobility, the TVS iQube affords a well-rounded product, which has satisfactory efficiency, first rate options, excellent construct high quality, and nice dynamics.

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Sure! Design is subjective and we’re not making an attempt to be politically right right here. Preetam is keen on the way in which the iQube seems to be and my choice leans in the direction of the 450X, might it have one thing to with our age? One by no means is aware of.

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Expertise and Options 

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(The Ather 450X will get a 7-inch color TFT touchscreen with SIM-based connectivity and in-built navigation)
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With the replace, the TVS iQube will get a bunch of good expertise, however the catch is that none of it’s out there on the bottom variant that we had for our evaluation. There is a 5-inch color TFT show on the TVS together with Bluetooth connectivity and options like geo-fencing, turn-by-turn navigation and so forth. There’s additionally a USB charger and full LED lighting together with two driving modes – Eco and Energy. TVS additionally affords a low-speed reverse help characteristic on the iQube as nicely. 

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(The bottom variant of the TVS iQube will get a 5-inch TFT display nevertheless it is not touchscreen. It too will get Bluetooth connectivity and a number of different options)
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However it’s the Ather 450X which simply has the higher hand in relation to options. It will get SIM-based connectivity, which means an entire of connectivity options. Then there is a 7-inch full color TFT touchscreen as normal. In-built navigation and full LED lighting together with a reverse help and over-the-air updates too. Optionally, you additionally get tyre stress monitoring system on the Ather 450X.

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Efficiency and Dynamics 

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(The Ather 450X trumps the TVS iQube when it comes to outright efficiency)
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On the transfer, the Ather clearly has the sting in efficiency. It has extra driving modes, it has eco, trip, it has sport and a performance-oriented warp mode, which can probably outdo many petrol-powered scooters when it comes to sheer preliminary acceleration. It’s actually, actually fast off the road. it actually has dollops of efficiency to overshadow the iQube. However should you’re searching for a relaxed and calm outing along with your electrical scooter, it is the iQube, which affords a sedate and cozy expertise. The iQube can be a clean performer nevertheless it focusses extra on rider consolation than outright efficiency. 

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(The Ather 450X is sharp, fast and a hoot to trip within the metropolis)
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When you examine the claimed 0-40 kmph acceleration run, the Ather 450X is nearly a second faster than the iQube. However however, should you hold the efficiency bit apart, the iQube appears to have a extra planted really feel, a greater trip high quality and plush suspension. Even in corners, the iQube feels far more planted, providing you with far more confidence. rn

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(The TVS iQube affords an opulent, comfy trip and feels extra planted than the Ather 450X)
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Going with its sporty character, the Ather actually has the dynamics to again it, however present it some dangerous roads, or no roads, and it turns into evident that the stiff trip high quality is the chink in its armour. The iQube, however, affords a well-damped and cozy trip expertise, even over grime roads. It will get a wider footboard which suggests you sit extra comfortably, the seat is broader and the suspension, the trip high quality like we mentioned earlier than, is impeccable. The iQube trumps the Ather on many counts over all kinds of surfaces. 

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(Each scooters are wonderful dealing with machine, however it’s the TVS with its TVS tyres that gives extra confidence going round a nook)
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The Ather comes with MRF tyres and the iQube will get TVS tyres and it’s the TVS tyres that are grippier and offers you extra confidence when you find yourself taking corners. Each scooters are first rate handlers however should you completely should go quick round a nook, you’ll really feel extra comfortable astride the iQube. 

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(When it comes to general driving dynamics, the TVS trumps the Ather 450X)
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The braking on the iQube is sharper, higher and far more progressive than the 450X. That is to not say that the brakes on the Ather 450X will not be good, they’re good and have gotten good chunk, however the brakes on the Ather 450X are rear biased. When you use the left lever, the rear brake tends to lock up much more. However with the iQube, you get sure-shot stopping energy.

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Charging  

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So far as charging instances are involved, the 450X takes much less time to cost than the iQube. From zero, the 450X takes about Three hours and 35 minutes to cost absolutely on the Ather Dot, whereas the TVS takes as much as Four hours 30 minutes to cost absolutely with a 650-watt charger. Now, the unusual reality is that the charger doesn’t come bundled with the iQube and one should buy it individually for about Rs. 9,450.

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(The Ather 450X takes lesser time to cost from naught to full, in about three and a half hours)
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Ather additionally has the Ather Grid community to juice up your scooter. At present, Ather grid has greater than 350 charging factors in 30 cities throughout India. The system costs the Ather electrical scooters at a charge of 1.5 km per minute till the scooter is 80 per cent full. TVS however doesn’t fairly have a charging community of its personal, however the showrooms the place the iQube is offered, do have a charging level. Else, one should cost via common house charging or a public charger.

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The usual mannequin of the TVS iQube that we examined has an on-road value of Rs. 99,130 after FAME-II and state subsidy whereas the Ather 450X is priced at Rs. 1,44,051, which is the on-road value in Delhi in any case subsidies. So, there’s a distinction of about Rs. 35,471 between the on-road costs of the 2. 

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Verdict

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When you have a look at the present electrical scooter phase, you need to actually hand it to Ather Vitality for creating the benchmark that the Ather 450X gives. Nice efficiency, incredible options, construct high quality, navigation contact display instrument console and naturally a youthful design. Total, we predict this can be a well-rounded product that must be in your consideration in case you are out there for an electrical scooter proper now. It affords nice efficiency, seems to be good and has all of the options that you just want and on prime of that, you have got the Ather Grid community, so in case you are driving within the metropolis, working out of energy, you’ll be able to simply go to any of the Ather grid charging factors and cost up, have a cup of espresso if you are ready. 

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(Each scooters make for a wonderful buy, in case you are out there for an electrical scooter with first rate options and vary
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However, in case you are searching for an electrical scooter, which is extra sensible, comfy and offers you peace of thoughts when you find yourself on the transfer, then it’s the TVS iQube. It’s a good-looking wanting scooter, strikes nicely, clean efficiency and has the higher trip high quality of the 2. Plush suspension, good construct high quality and so far as pricing is worried, iQube is priced much less too, by an honest margin. So, in case you are wanting on the general package deal, each of them have their execs and cons, so it’s up you, the shopper, who chooses which design and which options he/she needs to go along with. In our opinion, each scooters make for a wonderful buy in case you are out there for an electrical scooter with first rate vary and options. The TVS iQube is the extra sensible of the 2, with higher vary and luxury, whereas the Ather 450X affords explosive efficiency and a number of options for the tech geek in you.

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An electrical scooter from a legacy producer, the TVS iQube takes on the present benchmark, the Ather 450X, from Ather Vitality, an EV start-up that has been making waves because it was based in 2013. This is our tackle an fascinating EV comparability involving the 2.

By kingshuk-dutta

06/14/2022 9:00 AM

Highlights

• The TVS iQube has higher driving dynamics & a snug trip
• The Ather 450X affords higher efficiency and has extra options
• The TVS iQube affords higher vary than the Ather 450X

The TVS iQube is the primary EV from a legacy producer, that’s TVS Motor Firm. An organization identified for its well-engineered two-wheelers. And the Ather 450X is a flagship product of Ather Vitality, an electrical automobile start-up which has gone on to set new benchmarks within the EV phase, identified to be a dependable and well-engineered product with all of the options that you would be able to anticipate from a recent EV. So, we set the stage for a enjoyable comparability of the 2. Each these scooters, are they equally matched when it comes to efficiency practicality and luxury? Or is there a distinct story right here to inform? Nicely, that is what we’re about to seek out out!

Additionally Learn: 2022 TVS iQube Assessment

Technical Specs

Specs	2022 TVS iQube (Base variant)	Ather 450X
Rated / Peak Energy	Three kW / 4.Four kW	3.3 / 6 kW
Rated / Peak Torque	33 Nm / 140 Nm	26 Nm
Battery	Lithium Ion – 3.04 kWh	Lithium Ion – 2.9 kWh
Vary	Eco – 100 km / Sport – 75 km	Eco – 85 km / Trip – 70 km
Prime velocity	78 kmph	80 kmph
0-40 kmph	4.2 seconds	3.Three seconds
0-80% charging	Four hours 30 minutes (650 watt charger)	Three hours 35 minutes (Ather Dot)

Let’s speak concerning the TVS iQube first. It was not too long ago up to date, and we had the bottom variant of the scooter with us which solely will get prolonged vary of as much as 100 km as an alternative of 75 km earlier and TVS says that the determine is real-world. And the battery pack dimension goes up from 2.25 kWh on the older mannequin to three.04 kWh on the brand new mannequin. The Ather 450X has been round for over a yr now. It will get a 2.9 kWh battery pack with true vary of 85 km within the eco mode. That is about 15 km lower than the iQube. So, on paper, the TVS iQube will get a much bigger battery and extra vary.

Design 

(Sure, design is subjective! The TVS is well-built, has a good-looking design and has broader attraction, whereas the Ather 450X is sportier, sexier and its design will sit nicely with the youth)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

The TVS iQube since its launch, has been out there in only one color, white. Now, TVS iQube normal and the TVS iQube at the moment are out there in a wide range of colors however as luck would have it, we nonetheless have the white color check scooter. Along with white, the bottom variant of the iQube now will get ‘Shining Purple’ and ‘Titanium Gray’ colors. Whereas the design may appear ‘secure’ to some folks, we like how the iQube seems to be. Not solely is it a good-looking wanting scooter, but additionally affords a a lot wider attraction than the Ather 450X. Including to that’s the top-notch construct high quality and wonderful match and end. 

(We significantly just like the ‘Mint Inexperienced’ color on the Ather 450X that’s seen on our check scooter)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

However, it’s the Ather 450X which is well the sexier, sportier wanting scooter. The uncovered body underneath the seat, futuristic design and the sharp traces lend this good, hip look to the 450X. The colors on supply are good too and we significantly like the color our check scooter got here in, which is the Mint Inexperienced. 

Within the shift to electrical mobility, the TVS iQube affords a well-rounded product, which has satisfactory efficiency, first rate options, excellent construct high quality, and nice dynamics.

Sure! Design is subjective and we’re not making an attempt to be politically right right here. Preetam is keen on the way in which the iQube seems to be and my choice leans in the direction of the 450X, might it have one thing to with our age? One by no means is aware of.

Expertise and Options 

(The Ather 450X will get a 7-inch color TFT touchscreen with SIM-based connectivity and in-built navigation)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

With the replace, the TVS iQube will get a bunch of good expertise, however the catch is that none of it’s out there on the bottom variant that we had for our evaluation. There is a 5-inch color TFT show on the TVS together with Bluetooth connectivity and options like geo-fencing, turn-by-turn navigation and so forth. There’s additionally a USB charger and full LED lighting together with two driving modes – Eco and Energy. TVS additionally affords a low-speed reverse help characteristic on the iQube as nicely. 

(The bottom variant of the TVS iQube will get a 5-inch TFT display nevertheless it is not touchscreen. It too will get Bluetooth connectivity and a number of different options)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

However it’s the Ather 450X which simply has the higher hand in relation to options. It will get SIM-based connectivity, which means an entire of connectivity options. Then there is a 7-inch full color TFT touchscreen as normal. In-built navigation and full LED lighting together with a reverse help and over-the-air updates too. Optionally, you additionally get tyre stress monitoring system on the Ather 450X.

Efficiency and Dynamics 

(The Ather 450X trumps the TVS iQube when it comes to outright efficiency)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

On the transfer, the Ather clearly has the sting in efficiency. It has extra driving modes, it has eco, trip, it has sport and a performance-oriented warp mode, which can probably outdo many petrol-powered scooters when it comes to sheer preliminary acceleration. It’s actually, actually fast off the road. it actually has dollops of efficiency to overshadow the iQube. However should you’re searching for a relaxed and calm outing along with your electrical scooter, it is the iQube, which affords a sedate and cozy expertise. The iQube can be a clean performer nevertheless it focusses extra on rider consolation than outright efficiency. 

(The Ather 450X is sharp, fast and a hoot to trip within the metropolis)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

When you examine the claimed 0-40 kmph acceleration run, the Ather 450X is nearly a second faster than the iQube. However however, should you hold the efficiency bit apart, the iQube appears to have a extra planted really feel, a greater trip high quality and plush suspension. Even in corners, the iQube feels far more planted, providing you with far more confidence. 

(The TVS iQube affords an opulent, comfy trip and feels extra planted than the Ather 450X)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

Going with its sporty character, the Ather actually has the dynamics to again it, however present it some dangerous roads, or no roads, and it turns into evident that the stiff trip high quality is the chink in its armour. The iQube, however, affords a well-damped and cozy trip expertise, even over grime roads. It will get a wider footboard which suggests you sit extra comfortably, the seat is broader and the suspension, the trip high quality like we mentioned earlier than, is impeccable. The iQube trumps the Ather on many counts over all kinds of surfaces. 

(Each scooters are wonderful dealing with machine, however it’s the TVS with its TVS tyres that gives extra confidence going round a nook)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

The Ather comes with MRF tyres and the iQube will get TVS tyres and it’s the TVS tyres that are grippier and offers you extra confidence when you find yourself taking corners. Each scooters are first rate handlers however should you completely should go quick round a nook, you’ll really feel extra comfortable astride the iQube. 

(When it comes to general driving dynamics, the TVS trumps the Ather 450X)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

The braking on the iQube is sharper, higher and far more progressive than the 450X. That is to not say that the brakes on the Ather 450X will not be good, they’re good and have gotten good chunk, however the brakes on the Ather 450X are rear biased. When you use the left lever, the rear brake tends to lock up much more. However with the iQube, you get sure-shot stopping energy.

Charging  

So far as charging instances are involved, the 450X takes much less time to cost than the iQube. From zero, the 450X takes about Three hours and 35 minutes to cost absolutely on the Ather Dot, whereas the TVS takes as much as Four hours 30 minutes to cost absolutely with a 650-watt charger. Now, the unusual reality is that the charger doesn’t come bundled with the iQube and one should buy it individually for about Rs. 9,450.

(The Ather 450X takes lesser time to cost from naught to full, in about three and a half hours)

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

Ather additionally has the Ather Grid community to juice up your scooter. At present, Ather grid has greater than 350 charging factors in 30 cities throughout India. The system costs the Ather electrical scooters at a charge of 1.5 km per minute till the scooter is 80 per cent full. TVS however doesn’t fairly have a charging community of its personal, however the showrooms the place the iQube is offered, do have a charging level. Else, one should cost via common house charging or a public charger.

Variant	On-Highway Delhi Value	Charger Value	Whole Value
TVS iQube Customary	Rs. 99,130	Rs. 9,450	Rs. 1,08,580
Ather 450X	Rs. 1,44,051	(Charger Value Included)	Rs. 1,44,051

The usual mannequin of the TVS iQube that we examined has an on-road value of Rs. 99,130 after FAME-II and state subsidy whereas the Ather 450X is priced at Rs. 1,44,051, which is the on-road value in Delhi in any case subsidies. So, there’s a distinction of about Rs. 35,471 between the on-road costs of the 2. 

Verdict

When you have a look at the present electrical scooter phase, you need to actually hand it to Ather Vitality for creating the benchmark that the Ather 450X gives. Nice efficiency, incredible options, construct high quality, navigation contact display instrument console and naturally a youthful design. Total, we predict this can be a well-rounded product that must be in your consideration in case you are out there for an electrical scooter proper now. It affords nice efficiency, seems to be good and has all of the options that you just want and on prime of that, you have got the Ather Grid community, so in case you are driving within the metropolis, working out of energy, you’ll be able to simply go to any of the Ather grid charging factors and cost up, have a cup of espresso if you are ready. 

(Each scooters make for a wonderful buy, in case you are out there for an electrical scooter with first rate options and vary

Picture Credit score: Apoorv Choudhary

However, in case you are searching for an electrical scooter, which is extra sensible, comfy and offers you peace of thoughts when you find yourself on the transfer, then it’s the TVS iQube. It’s a good-looking wanting scooter, strikes nicely, clean efficiency and has the higher trip high quality of the 2. Plush suspension, good construct high quality and so far as pricing is worried, iQube is priced much less too, by an honest margin. So, in case you are wanting on the general package deal, each of them have their execs and cons, so it’s up you, the shopper, who chooses which design and which options he/she needs to go along with. In our opinion, each scooters make for a wonderful buy in case you are out there for an electrical scooter with first rate vary and options. The TVS iQube is the extra sensible of the 2, with higher vary and luxury, whereas the Ather 450X affords explosive efficiency and a number of options for the tech geek in you.

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