TVS iQube ST vs Ather 450X Gen 3
A side-by-side comparison of the TVS iQube ST and Ather 450X Gen 3 on price, range, battery, power and charging. All prices are ex-showroom and indicative; real-world range is typically lower than claimed figures.
| Spec | TVS iQube ST | Ather 450X Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.28L ✓ | ₹1.5L |
| Price range | ₹1.28–1.62L | ₹1.5–1.8L |
| Body type | Scooter | Scooter |
| Claimed range | 212 km ✓ | 161 km |
| Battery | 5.3 kWh | 3.7 kWh |
| Power | 6 bhp | 6.4 bhp ✓ |
| Top speed | 82 km/h | 90 km/h ✓ |
| DC fast charge | 10–80% ~0 min | 10–80% ~0 min |
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
TVS iQube ST vs Ather 450X Gen 3: which should you buy?
- The TVS iQube ST is the more affordable option, starting at ₹1.28L (ex-showroom, indicative).
- The TVS iQube ST claims more range — 212 km versus 161 km.
- The Ather 450X Gen 3 is more powerful at 6.4 bhp.
Overall, the TVS iQube ST leads on the headline range figure, but check on-road prices and test drives before deciding.
TVS iQube ST vs Ather 450X Gen 3 — FAQs
Which is better, TVS iQube ST or Ather 450X Gen 3?
It depends on priorities. TVS iQube ST is cheaper, while TVS iQube ST claims the longer range (212 km). Compare the full spec table above and take a test drive before deciding. All figures are indicative.
Which has more range, TVS iQube ST or Ather 450X Gen 3?
The TVS iQube ST has the higher claimed range at 212 km, versus 161 km for the other. Real-world range is typically lower than claimed figures.
Which is cheaper, TVS iQube ST or Ather 450X Gen 3?
The TVS iQube ST starts lower at ₹1.28L (ex-showroom, indicative). On-road prices vary by city and variant.
Head to head, in numbers
The TVS iQube ST and Ather 450X Gen 3 rows below are calculated from each manufacturer’s published specification. Realistic range applies the 72–80% band explained in how we estimate real-world range; running cost assumes ₹8 a unit and about 10% charging loss.
| TVS iQube ST | Ather 450X Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₹1.28 lakh | ₹1.50 lakh |
| Battery | 5.3 kWh | 3.7 kWh |
| Claimed range | 212 km | 161 km |
| Realistic range | about 153–170 km | about 116–129 km |
| DC fast charge (claimed) | not offered | not offered |
| Units for a full charge | about 5.8 | about 4.1 |
| Running cost | about ₹0.29/km | about ₹0.27/km |
On price, there is almost nothing between them at the entry variant, so this comparison will be settled by the other rows rather than by the sticker.
On range, the TVS iQube ST claims 51 km more. Applied to the realistic band, that is roughly 39 km of actual difference — worth paying for only if your driving pattern uses it. For a commute under 50 km a day, that difference between the TVS iQube ST and the Ather 450X Gen 3 changes nothing at all.
On charging, both charge from a domestic socket rather than a fast charger, so compare overnight charging time rather than a fast-charge rating.
On running cost, the Ather 450X Gen 3 works out about ₹0.27 per kilometre against ₹0.29, both at an assumed ₹8 a unit. Either is far below the roughly ₹2.10 a petrol scooter costs to run, so the electric-versus-petrol case is settled long before this comparison is. Use the running-cost calculator with your own tariff.
How to actually decide between the TVS iQube ST and the Ather 450X Gen 3. On paper these two are close. In practice the choice between the TVS iQube ST and the Ather 450X Gen 3 is settled by three things no table shows: whether you can install a charger where you park, how far the nearest service centre for each brand is, and how each car feels from the driver’s seat. Settle the charging question first — it changes the ownership experience more than any row above — then drive both the TVS iQube ST and the Ather 450X Gen 3 before you decide.
Figures are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications; range is claimed, not measured by us. EVBharat does not road-test vehicles. Spotted an error? Tell us.