Ather 450S Ownership Review

My name is Swayam, and I own an Ather 450S. I bought it because of my brother, who already owns a 4-year-old Ather 450X. I love my scooter and can confidently say it’s one of the best EV scooters available in the Indian market. My daily commute is up to 30 km, and sometimes I travel 90–100 km on a single charge with a pillion rider. I don’t experience range anxiety, thanks to the excellent charging infrastructure in my city. However, there are a few issues. For example, the joystick stopped working within three months of purchase, and I am now unable to use any of the features on my vehicle. Despite mentioning this in the job card during the first periodic service, I haven’t received any positive resolution. Another major issue is the lack of dedicated space to store the portable charger after charging the vehicle. As a person living in an apartment, I currently have to carry the charger in the boot, which takes up almost all the space, leaving only 20–30% free. I would suggest introducing an accessory that allows us to store the charger securely in the parking space itself, such as a lockable box that can be mounted on the charging switch. This would be a convenient solution for many EV users.