# Ather 450S — Latest News & Updates 2026

> All news, price revisions, and new variant launches for Ather 450S.

Source: https://indianautoforum.com/bikes/ather/450s/news

The Ather 450S pricing for 2026 stands at Rs 1,22,000 (2.9 kWh) and Rs 1,53,000 (3.7 kWh) ex-showroom. Ather continues to push OTA software updates to all 450S variants - the connected platform means 450S owners receive the same software improvements as 450X and Apex owners without hardware changes. No motor or battery hardware updates have been announced for the 2026 model year.

## Updates
- 2026-01: Ather Energy has confirmed the 450S pricing for 2026 at Rs 1,22,000 (2.9 kWh) and Rs 1,53,000 (3.7 kWh) ex-showroom - unchanged from its launch positioning as the entry point to Ather's 450 family. No hardware revisions have been announced for the 2026 model year. The Battery as a Service (BaaS) subscription option continues to be available for the 2.9 kWh variant, reducing the upfront cost to approximately Rs 99,999 with a monthly battery subscription fee. Ather continues to deliver OTA software updates to all 450S owners, maintaining feature parity with the broader Ather 450 platform.

Ather Energy's ongoing Ather Grid expansion adds fast-charging access in new cities periodically - check the Ather app for the current Grid coverage map in your city. The BaaS subscription option continues to be available for the 2.9 kWh variant, with subscription fee amounts confirmed at the time of purchase with an Ather dealer.

## FAQs

**What are the latest updates for the Ather 450S?**
The 2025 lineup update added a 3.7 kWh battery variant (161 km IDC range), expanded the lineup from 2 to 4 variants, and introduced new connected features via OTA - including improved traction control modes and refined Smart Eco behaviour. The Ather Grid network crossed 3,300 charging points across India in 2025.

**Has the Ather 450S received any recent price change?**
Yes - the 2025 update revised Ather 450S pricing upward from original launch figures. The Standard now starts at Rs 1,25,422 ex-showroom (up from the earlier launch price). Prices may change further; confirm the current price and applicable PM e-DRIVE or state EV subsidies with your nearest Ather dealer.

**Is a new Ather 450S variant expected soon?**
No new hardware variants have been officially announced beyond the current four. Ather continues to improve the 450S via OTA software updates - these are delivered automatically to all connected 450S scooters. Follow the Ather Community forum (forum.atherenergy.com) for the latest announcements.

## More
- [Overview](/bikes/ather/450s)
- [Variants & Prices](/bikes/ather/450s/variants)