Ather Konarc has entered India’s electric-scooter market with an entry price of ₹99,999 ex-showroom in Bengaluru and three initially announced S variants. The launch expands Ather Energy’s range toward mass-market buyers while keeping different battery sizes and claimed Indian Driving Cycle figures within the same product family.

Business Standard reported that the Konarc was unveiled at Ather Community Day 2026 in Bengaluru. The S 100 is listed at ₹99,999, while the S 125 and S 161 are priced at ₹1,21,999 and ₹1,44,999 respectively. India Today identified the matching battery capacities as 2.1kWh, 2.7kWh and 3.5kWh, with claimed IDC ranges of 100km, 125km and 161km.

The numbers in the S-series names refer to those claimed IDC ranges, not a guarantee of everyday travel distance. India Today also reported Ather’s TrueRange estimates of 80km, 100km and 130km for the three versions. That distinction matters because IDC testing and real-world riding conditions are not identical. Buyers will need to compare the claim with speed, load, weather and route conditions.

The scooter is built on Ather’s EL platform. Reported hardware includes a 1,352mm wheelbase, a 14-inch front wheel and a 12-inch rear wheel. Ather is also offering long-travel suspension, with 90mm at the front and 100mm at the rear. The company said maintenance is scheduled at 10,000km or one year, whichever comes first.

Business Standard reported that the S 125 and S 161 would be available first, with bookings and deliveries beginning in mid-September in selected states before a wider rollout. Ather has also described a broader Konarc plan covering S and Z lines, including a version with a claimed 200km IDC range. Prices and delivery timing for the unlaunched variants should not be presented as confirmed retail availability.

For shoppers comparing the three launch versions, the main distinction is the trade-off between upfront price, battery capacity and the company’s range claims. Those figures are useful for comparing the lineup, but the final ownership decision also depends on charging access, warranty terms, service availability and the buyer’s typical route. These practical factors are separate from the formal IDC rating.