Ather 450 Apex vs River Indie

Last Updated: November 14, 2026

River Indie price starts at Rs. 1.57 Lakh, which is Rs. 38,970 cheaper than the base variant of Ather 450 Apex, priced at Rs. 1.96 Lakh. In terms of range, the 450 Apex offers a claimed 165 km/charge, while the Indie delivers 163 km/charge. On the performance front, the 450 Apex uses a 3.5 Kwh battery and the Indie a 4 Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the 450 Apex and Indie, the 450 Apex is the better pick for charging time and a lighter kerb weight, while the Indie stands out for affordability.

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450 Apex vs Indie Comparison Summary

Specification Ather 450 ApexRiver Indie
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.96 LakhRs. 1.57 Lakh
Range 165 km/charge163 km/charge
Battery capacity 3.5 Kwh4 Kwh
Charging time 5.15 Hr8 Hr
Kerb weight 111.6 Kg135 Kg

450 Apex vs Indie Key Highlights

Basic Info Ather 450 Apex IDC 157 KMRiver Indie STD
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Brand Name Ather River
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.96 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.57 Lakh Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
Ather Energy 450 Apex Colors
River Indie Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Combine Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm Front:-14 Inch, Rear:- 14 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 165 km/charge 163 km/charge
Charging Time 5.15 Hr 8 Hr
Starting Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance 450 Apex Insurance Rs. 6,032 Indie Insurance
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Claimed Top Speed
100 km/Hr
90 km/Hr
Motor Torque
26 Nm
26 Nm
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP66
IP67
Charger Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
No. Of Batteries
1
1
Continuous Power
Not Available
4.5 kW
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combine Braking System

0-40 Kmph (sec)
2.9s
3.7s
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
2.9s
3.7s
Scooter Speed
high
high

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
77 mm
Suspension-Front
Telescopic forks
Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers Twin
Suspension-Rear
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Coil Spring with Hydraulic Dampers Twin

Brake Fluid Grade
Not Available
DOT4
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-100/80-12
Front:-110/80, Rear:-120/70
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Front:-14 Inch, Rear:- 14 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
787 mm
Front Storage Compartment
Not Available
12 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
293 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1996*765*1145 mm3
Wheelbase
1296 mm
1349 mm
Length
Not Available
1996 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
177 mm
Height
Not Available
1145 mm
Width
Not Available
765 mm
Kerb Weight
111.6 Kg
135 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
200 mm
200 mm
Rear Brake Size
190 mm
200 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Motor Type
PMSM
PMSM
Motor Power
7 kW
6.7 kW
Claimed range
165 km/charge
163 km/charge
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Yes
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative braking
Yes
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Conventional Charging Time
5 Hours 15 Minutes
8 Hours
Range (Mode 1)
125 Km/Charge
110 km/charge
Range (Mode 2)
105 Km/Charge
90 km/charge
Range (Mode 3)
95 Km/Charge
70 km/charge
Range
165 km/charge
163 km/charge
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Fast Charging Time
Not Available
5 Hours
Charging at Home
Yes
Yes
Battery Capacity
3.5 Kwh
4 Kwh
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Charging Time
5.15 Hr
8 Hr
Charging Time(0-80%)
3 Hrs 12 Min
Not Available
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Not Available
Boot Light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Not Available
Steel Tubular Dual Cradle
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
SmartEco,Eco,Ride,Sport,Warp
Eco,Ride,Rush
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
Keyfob
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
OTA Updates
Yes
Not Available
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
2 GB RAM, 16 GB Storage, Interactive UI, AutoHold, Magic Twist, Optimised Charging, Auto Indicator cut-off, Guide-me-home lights, Emergency Stop Signal, Dashboard auto brightness, ParkSafe, Tow Notifications, Find my scooter, Ride Stats, Push Navigation, Alexa skills, Savings tracker, Pothole+ Alerts, LockSafe, Inter-city Trip Planner, Ping my scooter, Whatsapp on dashboard, Call decline with text
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Full Maps Navigation
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Not Available
Touch Screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Battery Percentage
Yes
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Operating System
Android
Not Available
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Processor
Snapdragon 212
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Charging Station Locator
Yes
Not Available
Gradeability
20°
18°
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
22 L
43 L
Charger Output
900 W
480W, 750W
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Extended Warranty
Not Available
5 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Ather 450 Apex
  • Gets great performance
  • Packed to the brim with features
  • Handles like a charm
River Indie
  • Lots of storage space
  • Torquey enough even in Eco mode
  • Suspension tuned to handle heavy loads
  • Funky and likeable design
Ather 450 Apex
  • The scooter is priced exorbitantly
  • Under seat storage is less when compared to rivals
River Indie
  • Display quality could’ve been better
  • Suspension is on the firmer side with just the rider’s weight
  • Throttle calibration in Rush mode could’ve been smoother
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