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Aera
2/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.83–1.94L
On-road₹1.97L
Aeravs450 Apex
2 electric two-wheelers compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Ather Energy
450 Apex
1/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.90–1.90L
On-road₹2.04L
Get the Aera — best overall, leading on price and range. Pick the 450 Apex as the runner-up.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Best for most buyers
Aera
Aera leads on price and range. 450 Apex is the closest alternative.
On-road priceLower is better
Aera₹1.97LBest in this comparison
450 Apex₹2.04L
Claimed range
Aera172 kmBest in this comparison
450 Apex157 km
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
Aera2.9 kWh/100 km
450 Apex2.4 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
AeraNot published
450 ApexNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Not ranked · Lower is better
AeraNot published
450 Apex25 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
AeraNot rated
450 ApexNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Aera450 Apex
Claimed range
AeraBest in this comparison172km
450 Apex157km
On-road priceDelhi
AeraBest in this comparison₹1.97L
450 Apex₹2.04L
Battery
Aera5kWh
450 Apex3.7kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
AeraNot published
450 Apex25min
0–100 km/hlower is better
AeraNot published
450 ApexNot published
Power
AeraNot published
450 Apex7kW
Boot space
AeraNot published
450 ApexNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
AeraNot rated
450 ApexNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Aera 2450 Apex 1Tie / no winner 5
Value
Aera
₹1.97L — ₹0.07L less on-road than the 450 Apex.
Range
Aera
172 km — 15 km more claimed range than the 450 Apex.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank acceleration.
DC fast charging
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank range added per charging stop.
Home charging
450 Apex
5.5 h — 0.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the Aera.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Aera
Aera 100%450 Apex 0%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.97L
- Best in this comparisonBest range here: 172 km
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
AeraBest in this comparison120–138km
450 Apex110–126km
Aera should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
AeraNot published
450 Apex66km / 15 min
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
AeraBest in this comparison29km / hour
450 Apex29km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Aera soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Aera₹0.27/km
450 Apex₹0.22/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
AeraBest in this comparison₹1,145
450 Apex₹1,301
You pay the least for each km of range with the Aera.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
AeraNot published
450 ApexNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsAera
₹2.09L
450 Apex
₹2.14L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
AeraBest in this comparison₹3,310Loan ₹1,57,592 · interest ₹40,992
450 Apex₹3,431Loan ₹1,63,360 · interest ₹42,492
The Aera costs ₹121 less a month than the 450 Apex.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol scooter at ₹105/litre, 45 km/l
Aera₹205₹0.27/km
450 Apex₹166₹0.22/km
Petrol scooter₹1,750per month
Any of these saves about ₹18,773 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Aera | 450 Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,83,000 | ₹1,90,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹5,490 | ₹5,700 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,96,990 | ₹2,04,200 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Every published dimension.
As published by the manufacturers. Longer bars are bigger figures.
Aera450 Apex
Length
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1,891 mm
Width
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739 mm
Height
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1,114 mm
Wheelbase
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1,296 mm
Ground clearance
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—
Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
Aera450 Apex
SpecificationAera450 Apex
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi5 kWh3.7 kWh
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei172 kmBest in this comparison157 km
Efficiencyi2.9 kWh/100km2.4 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)iNot published25 min
AC Home Charging (full)6 hr5.5 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 3 differ
PowerNot published7 kW
TorqueNot published26 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/hNot publishedNot published
Top Speed105 km/h105 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedPMSM
Drive LayoutNot publishedNot published
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
LengthNot published1891 mm
WidthNot published739 mm
HeightNot published1114 mm
WheelbaseNot published1296 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot published111.6 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published90/90-12 front, 100/80-12 rear
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 0 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Matter Aera
- +Pro: 4-speed manual gearbox with slipper and assist clutch
- +Pro: Active liquid cooling for the battery pack
- +Pro: 168 kg kerb weight
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (6 h)
Ather Energy 450 Apex
- +Pro: 3.3s 0-40 km/h
- +Pro: 105 km/h top speed
- +Pro: Track mode with launch control
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹2.04L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (157 km)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Aera or 450 Apex?
The Aera claims the most at 172 km, followed by the 450 Apex (157 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Aera has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.97L — ₹0.07L less than the 450 Apex.