Electric Scooters are now affordable: Ather BaaS brings electric scooter price under ₹ 1 Lakh

Ather's Battery as a Service (BaaS) model is key to making premium electric scooters accessible by fundamentally changing the purchasing structure. Ather has successfully dropped the entry price of its scooters to as low as ₹75,999 for the Ather Rizta and ₹84,341 for the Ather 450.

What is BaaS?

For ICE scooters, consumers traditionally pay for the vehicle's shell upfront, with fuel expenses being a separate, recurring cost. In contrast, the battery, which acts as the 'fuel source' for a two wheeler electric vehicle , is typically included in the upfront cost, making EVs appear significantly more expensive initially despite their minimal running expenses.

Battery as a Service (BaaS) is an  affordable ownership model where the customer pays only for the electric scooter's shell excluding the battery upfront, while the battery payment is handled on a flexible, pay-per-use* monthly subscription. This shifts the financial structure from a high one-time investment to a manageable monthly operating expense, much like a utility bill.

How Does BaaS Make the Ather Electric Scooter Under ₹1 Lakh?

Under BaaS, the upfront cost of the scooter is split into the ‘shell’ and ‘battery’ components. Consumers pay only for the cost of the scooter's shell upfront, and then choose a plan to pay for the battery based on their monthly usage. 

This separation allows the ex-showroom price of the Ather Rizta to start as low as ₹75,999 , which represents a significant reduction—up to 30%—from the price customers would have otherwise paid. The battery cost is recovered over a span of 3 to 4 years through a usage-based payment system, with pricing starting at ₹1 per kilometer.

How Do You Calculate Cost Under BaaS?

The cost calculation under BaaS is transparent and usage-based:

Total Monthly Cost = Monthly Vehicle EMI (if financed) + Monthly Battery Subscription

Customers subscribe to a battery plan that matches their expected daily usage. Instead of a large fixed cost, you pay a monthly fee, which often starts with a charge based on kilometers ridden (e.g., ₹1/km), ensuring you only pay for the energy you consume*.

Why Ather's BaaS is a Great Option?

Ather's BaaS program is designed to deliver superior long-term value. By guaranteeing 70% battery health throughout the subscription period and covering maintenance, the program fundamentally makes your electric scooter affordable & de-risks the major long-term financial concern of switching to an EV. This model not only reduces the entry cost but also reduces operating costs and provides access to Ather’s latest technology.

*T&C applicable