Ather 450 vs Okinawa i-Praise Plus | Comparison

In this post, we compare the specifications of two of the priciest electric scooters available in the country. Ather 450 and Okinawa i-Praise Plus go head to head. Ather 450 has been designed and developed in India, whereas Okinawa scooters depend on mostly imported components that are assembled in India.

Parameter	Ather 450	Okinawa i-Praise Plus
Max Range	75 km	160 km
Top Speed	80 km/h	70 km/h
Acceleration (0-40km/h)	3.9 seconds	Not Available
Slow Charge Time	5 h 15 min	3-4 hours
Fast Charge?	Yes	No
Fast Charge Rate (upto 80%)	1 km/min	NA
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Battery Specification	51.1 V, 2.71 kWh	72 V, 3.3 kWh
Battery Warranty	3 years / unlimited km	3 years  / 20,000 km
Detachable Battery	No	Yes
Motor Type	BLDC	BLDC
Peak Power	5.4 kW	2.5 kW
Rated Power	3.3 kW	1 kW
Peak Torque	20.5 Nm	Not mentioned
Gradability	18 degrees	15 degrees
Dimensions	1800X700X1250mm	1970X745X1165mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	175 mm
Weight	111 kg	NA
Carrying Capacity	NA	150 kg
IP Rating	Battery – IP 67, Motor – IP 66, Controller – IP 65, Display – IP 65	Waterproof motor. IP ratings not available
Braking System	Combined Braking System	Electronic Assisted Braking System
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start, Keyless Entry
Powertain Warranty	3 years / 30,000 km	3 years / 20,000 km
Touch Screen Interactive Display	Yes	No
On-board Navigation	Yes	No
Mobile app support	Yes	Yes
Geo-fencing	No	Yes
Remote-immobilization	No	Yes
Price	1,13,715/- Bengaluru, 1,22,224/- Chennai  (on-road prices)	1,08,728/- (Ex-Showroom)
USB Charger on-board	No	Yes
Reverse Mode	Yes	Yes
Colours	White	Glossy Golden Black, Glossy Red Black, Glossy Silver Black
Cities Launched	Bengaluru, Chennai	All over India
After-sale subscription plans	Yes	No
Company Charging Network	Yes	No

Both scooters qualify for subsidy under FAME 2 scheme of Indian government and the same has been reflected in their pricing.

Who wins?

Okinawa’s range claim of 160 km on a single charge is a big advantage over Ather 450, giving you way more time between two charges. Okinawa i-Praise Plus also comes with advanced features such as geo-fencing, secure parking and remote immobilization that are currently missing from the Ather app. Both apps, however, allow the user to call for roadside assistance, monitor battery status and ride history. The detachable battery offered by Okinawa adds a convenient charging option to the mix.

However, the overall network and services offered by Ather such as on-board navigation, establishment of Charging Grids, installation of Ather Dot at customer premises, and defined subscription plans for maintenance and public charging make a better all-round customer-centred proposition. Ather also offers a unique leasing plan for its scooter with a minimum period of 12 months. The touch screen display of Ather 450 is user-friendly and aesthetically designed. The company pushes required OTA software and firmware updates to the scooter for automatic installation.

Let us know in the comments section which scooter you like better. If you have experience riding any of these scooters, please share your review with us. For more information on electric two-wheelers available in India, visit Electric Two-wheelers.

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