Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Ather Konarc Electric Scooter Launch Brings New Mass-Market Platform
Ather is getting ready to introduce a new electric scooter called the Konarc.
The launch will happen in India at 11 a.m.
during an event called Community Day 2026.
The scooter is meant for many everyday buyers, not only people looking for a sporty scooter.
It has a wide floor area, a long seat and metal panels.
Ather says it will use a steel frame and different-sized wheels at the front and back.
The company tested it on rough roads and in other difficult conditions.
Ather says the testing included about 2,000 evaluations covering more than 100,000 kilometres.
The final price, battery choices, range and booking details are expected at the launch.
Ather will launch the Konarc electric scooter in India at 11 a.m. during Community Day 2026.
The scooter marks the commercial debut of Ather’s new EL platform, designed for mass-market buyers.
Konarc will feature a conventional design, broad floorboard, long seat and metal body panels.
Ather has confirmed a steel chassis, 14-inch front wheel and 12-inch rear wheel.
Battery capacity, range, motor output, variants, pricing, bookings and deliveries are expected to be announced.
- Who
- Ather is launching its Konarc electric scooter.
- What
- The Konarc is an electric scooter and the first commercial model based on Ather’s EL platform.
- When
- The launch is scheduled for today at 11 a.m. during Community Day 2026.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Ather is introducing the scooter to target mass-market buyers and everyday usability.
- Launch time
- 11 a.m. during Community Day 2026
- Market
- India
- Platform
- Ather’s new EL platform
- Front wheel
- 14 inches
- Rear wheel
- 12 inches
- Testing programme
- Around 2,000 evaluations simulating more than 100,000 kilometres
- Battery platform range
- The EL platform can accommodate battery packs from 2 kWh to 5 kWh