kWh and range is effectively same.
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I charged my vehicle 47 km range in 35 minute.I don’t think it would that slow
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I observed it take 3min to charge 1% after 70% .Well number can vary according to weather
If the concern is about extended unnecessary plugin time then you need to charge for that extra time and not for the charging time. You seem to have deviated from your principle which is not good for the company values.
Good question, for new buyer atleast they can allow them to do free charging for 1 year or atleast fews months for free.
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Try charging from 66%. It will take upwards of 40 mins to charge to 80%
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At the time of purchase it was mentioned we can charge for free at Any Ather grid for 1st year and minimal charge will be applied thereafter
Now for single charge it was 108 rupees
2% to 80%
Very very expensive
Not sure why they make false and loot in the name of corporate policy and terms and conditions
Very very bad for single charge 108 rupees
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Anyone have screenshots of paid session
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The new introduction of Re1/min for charging is a little steep in my opinion, especially for people who do not have access to charging and were reliant on the grid.
One of the main reasons in going for electric scooter even with larger upfront costs is saving money in the long term with cheaper running costs.
Obviously people with access to charging infrastructure at home or office won’t be affected much, but many others with flats in higher floor without access to any charging points or delivery agents who forked higher amount on a EV hoping to save in the longer run are highly affected here (earlier they had free charging and could do with time off during the charging period, now not only do they have to wait for around an hour but also need to pay for it).
For them, not only are the costs of charging now massively increased compared to before but ICEs might make more sense given that the cost of petrol might be higher by rs 30-50 vs 80% charge in EV but the wait time is non existent.
I understand the charging needs to be paid, but having a reasonable price that is closer to the cost of actual units used (Rs 30-40 per fill charge) makes more sense.
Ultimately it’s my opinion that the current price will work to the detriment of higher ev adaptation as it will no longer be a attractive alternative to ICE to people that fit in this bracket.
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But frequent fast charging will damage the battery (battery SoH decreases ) , then you will start noticing the drop in range while riding and you will complain about that too 
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The Grid and the scooter are not built for this. Even in electric cars, it is recommended to slow charge after every 3-4 fast charging sessions.
Your concern is correct, the price is definitely steep, but it has been done for exactly the same purpose: to deter people from hogging the grid. Those who bought the vehicles assuming lifetime free charging: 
Are you guys serious:thinking:
For those with no option to charge at home, I suggest finding an ElectricPe or similar plug points that will let you use your portable charger.
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To be honest this is the right move done by Ather to stop “battery Abuse” by charging frequently at grids . Battery SoH reduces in the long run if you fast charge regularly then people will start crying about range drop .
Buy Activa/splendor if range is not enough .
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True
my point is that for who are asking to charge as per unit price comparison. since just unit price only cannot be considered. Hope I was able to clarify on this.
Can’t understand how some owners can read through the fact that Grid isn’t your primary source of charging, and you only need to top-up in emergencies, as much as you need, and yet argue over it. Not every charging session has to be at the Grid, nor upto 80%. If you don’t need it, don’t full charge, simple. Simply cos a trial version feature was available for free, people abused it, and we have witnessed it plenty in last few years. The Grid network has grown immensely and continues to do so. Can’t happen for free can it? You pay for a service, and if you don’t want to, you simply charge at home. There isn’t a Grid network as good as Athers right now in the market, so not sure how threatening them by not buying their product is gonna help? Ola’s promised hypercharger network is nowhere close to what they advertised. And if any company does grow their Fast Charging Infra as good as Ather, i’m sure Ather will have to keep their prices competitive. Until then, I’ll enjoy emergency fast charging available, when I need it, and not having to wait watching some free-loader suck on the Grid cos its FREE. 
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Again, most complaints are not about grid being paid.
Most of are complaining about being charged/min.
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Frequent fast charging will probably bring the soh below 70% before 6 years, so free battery replacement 
I charge at my house almost all of the time, this was posted in response to a friend who was looking into buying Ather but then opted for ntorq after hearing the charging costs.
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Assuming the grid here is getting built to emulate tesla grid, let’s compare the costs.
As per this article the tesla grid charges around 15-20% higher than charging at home.
While, Ather is charging around double (depending on state prices) which is simply not fair.
My argument is not for continuing freebies. It’s for fair costs.
As for grid congestion i understand it happening in Bangalore but I live in a town where I didn’t face much issues for about 5 to 6 times I’ve used the grid. So using that as the only excuse doesn’t hold up.
But again, Grid isn’t just being charged for electricity consumed, its the whole infra put together. You’re using a service which lets you top up your scooter on the go, so all costs put together is what they would charge you for, and not just the consumption alone. And no, most complaints aren’t about being charged/min, they are about the fact that they want it FREE, which was never going to be forever. It was a limited time offer, which made people buy into Ather and experience the Grid charging. Same goes with Ather Connect, which was free for a period, and now you have to pay for, again which you can choose not to, if you don’t need it.
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