Why is the Ather 450X the Right Choice for Students

Introduction

College time. Every student’s first taste of independence, adulthood and self-governed mobility. In this phase of life, freedom of mobility is key, as the student explores their city with a new outlook for the first time. From making it on time to class in the morning, commuting to tuitions, to returning safely from parties with friends at night, an e-scooter can be a very useful ally for youngsters as they navigate through all the changes and challenges of young adulthood. This article analyses e-scooter benefits for the youth and why the Ather 450X is the one of best electric scooters for students in India.

Benefits of Electric Scooters for Students

Student life is hectic - both in college and otherwise. Classes, internships, socialising, extra curricular activities - all require a significant amount of travelling to and from home. In most places in India, public transport can only get you so far and so fast. Students who already juggle a lot, also have difficulty finding transportation.

In this situation, a relatively inexpensive mode of transport that can take them where they want to and when they want to, is a blessing. Luckily, e-scooters like the Ather 450X check all those boxes.

The top e-scooter benefits for a student are:

1. Affordability: Yes, we said affordability for a scooter that costs a little over ₹1 lakh. But, these are as affordable as any good petrol scooter in the market. And in the long-term, e-scooters always prove to be the most cost-effective option for transport. Apart from the initial electric scooter price, for students, the long-term cost of operation is nominal. Since it runs on electricity, refuelling only costs as much as running any other electronic appliance. Depending on the cost of electricity (per unit), one full charge can cost anywhere between ₹ 20 - ₹ 35. That is over 7x lower than the cost of petrol scooter refuelling. And a very less servicing cost or quarterly maintenance. What’s more, if you add Eight70 Warranty, you get a battery warranty of 8 years or 80 000 km, whichever comes first. 
    
2. Easy to learn: Electric scooters, for teenagers, are just like any other gadget. And this is an incredibly tech savvy generation we are talking about. Not only will they be able to learn how to ride an electric scooter easily (thanks to their relative steadiness and easy operation), they will also be able to use its features to the fullest.
    
3. Convenience: No more waiting for trains, or figuring out bus routes for students already hard-pressed for time. Just hop on to your e-scooter and ride to your destination. Most e-scooters give the rider an impressive range on a single charge. What’s more, the Ather Grid is adding public fast chargers across India at a rapid rate, including on the campuses of top universities, so a quick recharge is never too far away.
    
4. Sustainable: Sustainability and the use of environment-friendly products matters a lot to the youth of today. And this is one area where e-scooters completely outscore all other modes of transport. Unlike traditional gas-powered vehicles, e-scooters produce no emissions during use. By running on electricity, they play a crucial role in reducing the effects of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, which are significant contributors to climate change.
    
5. Comfortable: Not only do e-scooters tend to be more comfortable for the rider, they’re super comfortable for pillion riders too, who will not have to worry about getting their leg burnt on a hot exhaust pipe. You can also track your scooter’s battery percentage, range it can travel, ride statistics and locate the scooter right on your mobile phone using Ather App.

Why the Ather 450X is among the Best Electric Scooter for Students

We’ve clearly established why there’s no better option than electric scooters for students. But which is the best electric scooter in India for students? All electric scooters have their advantages, but even a simple test ride will tell you that the Ather 450X is among the best electric scooters for students. Some of the factors that make it among the best electric scooter for the youth are:

1. Certified Range of 150km: Finally, an e-scooter for students that can keep up with the hectic lifestyle of a student. Charge your Ather 450X overnight and it’s ready for an action-packed day of going to campus, going out for project work, going out to party, and even a joyride or two. The top variant of the Ather 450X is powered by a 3.7kWh battery that gives it a certified range of 150 km (110km True RangeTM) on just one charge, making it one of the best electric scooter for students who live the YOLO lifestyle and aren’t satisfied with being cooped up at home.
    
2. Google Maps integration: Whether you’re new to the city or have always lived there, there are parts of it that are unfamiliar to a student who, until now, only went to school and back. The Ather 450X is the only e-scooter in India, and one of the first in the world, to have Google Maps fully integrated onto the dashboard. So students can ride around the city confidently without getting lost. What’s more, you can push a location received on the phone via WhatsApp onto your Ather 450X dashboard with just the tap of a button. Just another reason why the Ather 450X is one of the best electric scooters in India for students.
    
3. Safety: While the teenager is out exploring, their parents don’t need to sit worrying. The Ather 450X isn’t just one of the best electric scooters for students, it’s the safest as well. The Ather 450X complements amazing acceleration with dual disc brakes that makes the vehicle stop as quickly as it started. It also has an Emergency Stop Signal feature that activates the blinking of the tail light in case of a sudden braking. In case the rider falls off, the FallSafeTM feature cuts off the power supply to the motor and stops the scooter from moving further. The Dark Mode feature enables easier riding at night, while the Guide-Me-Home Light feature keeps the headlight on for 20 seconds in the dark, so the rider is taken care of until they reach their doorstep.
    
4. Storage: Books, stationery, tiffin boxes, project materials, and every other essential fits snuggly into the 22L boot space of the Ather 450X scooter. And, in case you need more, you can buy a FrunkTM a.k.a. Front Trunk at the Ather Shop to increase your storage space.
    
5. Aesthetic Appeal: Sure, college is all about learning and academics. But there’s no denying that it’s also about social acceptance and creating impressions. And it doesn’t hurt to ride into campus on a sleek-looking and powerful machine that’s also eco-friendly. Choose from a variety of classic colours for your Ather 450X for a great first impression. And for a last impression, take off using the super impressive WarpTM Mode (0 to 40 kmph in 3.3s) and watch those jaws drop. 

Conclusion

Travel is a headache that most students in India would rather not reckon with. Which is why there’s nothing like the Ather 450X electric scooter for students. It’s laden with features that make it one of  the best electric scooters for the youth. It rides like a rocket, and it’s great on the pocket. We’re all for letting college students live their lives, and that’s why we created the Ather 450X, one of the best electric scooters for teenagers. Book a test ride today!