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Ather Confirms Metal‑Bodied Konarc as First Model on New EL Platform

The confirmation marks a deliberate move toward lower-cost, commuter-focused scooters aimed at reducing ownership costs.

Overview

  • Ather has confirmed the Konarc will be its first production scooter to use metal body panels and the first vehicle built on the new EL platform.
  • The company plans to reveal the Konarc at Ather Community Day on August 29 when it will publish final specifications, battery choices and official pricing.
  • Pre-launch reporting places expected pricing in the roughly Rs 1–1.25 lakh band but Ather has not yet confirmed retail prices or trim structure.
  • Visible production cues reported by journalists include a handlebar-mounted headlamp, a wide horizontal LED DRL, a 14-inch front wheel and a 12-inch rear wheel.
  • The Konarc is being positioned to compete with mainstream models such as the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ola S1 X as Ather shifts from premium, performance scooters toward higher-volume commuter buyers.