Ather 450 Apex vs Yamaha EC-06

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Yamaha EC-06 price starts at Rs. 1.71 Lakh, which is Rs. 18,799 cheaper than the base variant of Ather 450 Apex, priced at Rs. 1.90 Lakh. In terms of range, the 450 Apex offers a claimed 165 km/charge, while the EC-06 delivers 169 km/charge. On the performance front, the 450 Apex uses a 3.5 Kwh battery and the EC-06 a 4 Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the 450 Apex and EC-06, the 450 Apex is the better pick for charging time and a lighter kerb weight, while the EC-06 stands out for affordability and range.

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450 Apex vs EC-06 Comparison Summary

Specification Ather 450 ApexYamaha EC-06
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.90 LakhRs. 1.71 Lakh
Range 165 km/charge169 km/charge
Battery capacity 3.5 Kwh4 Kwh
Charging time 5.15 Hr10 Hr
Kerb weight 111.6 Kg132 Kg

450 Apex vs EC-06 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ather 450 Apex IDC 157 KMYamaha EC-06 STD
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Brand Name Ather Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.71 Lakh Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
Ather Energy 450 Apex Colors
Yamaha EC-06 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Combine Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 165 km/charge 169 km/charge
Charging Time 5.15 Hr 10 Hr
Starting Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 8,119 450 Apex Insurance Rs. 6,272 EC-06 Insurance
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Claimed Top Speed
100 km/Hr
79 km/Hr
Motor Torque
26 Nm
26 Nm
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP66
IP67
Charger Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
No. Of Batteries
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Combine Braking System

0-40 Kmph (sec)
2.9s
Not Available
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
2.9s
Not Available
Scooter Speed
high
high

Suspension-Front
Telescopic forks
Telescopic suspension with Hydraulic Dampers
Suspension-Rear
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Coil Spring with Hydraulic Dampers

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-100/80-12
Front :-110/80-14 Rear :-120/70-14
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1995*765*1153 mm3
Wheelbase
1296 mm
1354 mm
Length
Not Available
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
145 mm
Height
Not Available
1153 mm
Width
Not Available
765 mm
Kerb Weight
111.6 Kg
132 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
IPMSM
Motor Power
7 kW
6.7 kW
Claimed range
165 km/charge
169 km/charge
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Yes
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Regenerative braking
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Conventional Charging Time
5 Hours 15 Minutes
10 Hours
Range (Mode 1)
125 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range (Mode 2)
105 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range (Mode 3)
95 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range
165 km/charge
169 km/charge
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Yes
Yes
Battery Capacity
3.5 Kwh
4 Kwh
Charging Time
5.15 Hr
10 Hr
Charging Time(0-80%)
3 Hrs 12 Min
8 Hrs
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
SmartEco,Eco,Ride,Sport,Warp
Yes
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
Yes
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
Riding Modes - Economic | Standard | Power
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Full Maps Navigation
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Touch Screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Battery Percentage
Yes
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
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
Yes
Charging Station Locator
Yes
Not Available
Gradeability
20°
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
22 L
24.5 L
Charger Output
900 W
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
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
Yamaha EC-06
  • Gets disc brakes at both ends
  • Comes with larger 14-inch alloy wheels
  • Offers a claimed range of 169km
Ather 450 Apex
  • The scooter is priced exorbitantly
  • Under seat storage is less when compared to rivals
Yamaha EC-06
  • Does not get a TFT console
  • The underseat storage could have been bigger
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