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      New TVS Metro Plus 110cc Launch Price BDT 1.25 L – 86 Kmpl Mileage

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      TVS Metro Plus 110cc is sold in India as Star City Plus – with identical looks and even graphicsTVS Metro Plus 110India’s TVS Motor, is one of the most prominent 2W and 3W manufacturers in the world. With an extensive product portfolio, TVS operates in many countries worldwide. One of those countries is Bangladesh.In Bangladesh, TVS has launched a new motorcycle today, called Metro Plus 110 with upgraded features and new additions. This is not an entirely new motorcycle and is also sold in India as well. If you scoured TVS’ entire lineup and didn’t find a Metro Plus, you will find it under the Star City Plus name. Yes, both motorcycles are almost similar. Let’s take a look.2023 TVS Metro Plus 110 LaunchedThe upgrades that Metro Plus 110 brings to the table are termed customer needs within this segment. Renewed styling and safety aspects of Metro Plus are expected to cater to a new generation of riders and satisfy growing customer demand in Bangladesh.This is said to be just a refresh of what used to already be on offer. Main highlights are LED Headlamps, USB charging port, New Dual-Tone colours, and Synchronized Braking Technology.TVS Metro Plus 110 SpecsApart from LED Headlamps, USB charging port, New Dual-Tone colours, and Synchronized Braking, there are not a lot of additions. Aluminium grab rail, chrome muffler guard and a sporty instrument cluster are some of the additions.New TVS Metro Plus 110 Specs, PricesMetro Plus 110 comes with a 110 cc single-cylinder mill that is coupled to a 4-speed gearbox. The company has sold 1.2 lakhs units of TVS Metro Plus 110 in Bangladesh since its first launch. Along with all these, an electric start feature that works in all gears and two new dual-tone colour schemes. The Blue Silver dual-tone shade with front disc brake is offered in India as well.TVS promises a best-in-class mileage of 86 kmpl. A standard two-year warranty and six free services are offered with TVS Metro Plus 110 like every other product from the company in Bangladesh. In India, Star City Plus prices start from Rs. 73,500 (ex-sh). 2023 TVS Metro Plus 110cc prices in Bangladesh start from BDT 1.25 lakh (INR 1 lakh) for the drum brake variant and BDT 1.3 lakh (INR 1.05 lakh) for the disc brake variant.TVS Motor Bangladesh said, “We are excited to launch the New TVS Metro Plus in Bangladesh which is one of our key international markets. The motorcycle will be sold across our 335 sales outlets and will be serviced at 328 service touchpoints making it the widest service network across Bangladesh.” More

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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Dec 2022 – TVS, Bajaj, RE, Yamaha, Hero Electric

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      Two wheeler retail sales were at their lowest ever in December 2022 suffering a de-growth over sales in 2021, 2020 and 2019Yamaha R15Year 2022 was not so great for the two wheeler segment. In the earlier post, we took a look at the two wheeler wholesales (sales from company to dealers) for Dec 2022. In this post, we will take a look at the retail sales (sales from dealers to customers) in Dec 2022.Retail sales were down to 11,33,138 units in Dec 2022. This was the lowest Dec 2022 2W retail sales since 2019. Sales in Dec 2021 had stood at 12,75,894 units relating to a 11.19 percent YoY decline while sales were also lower by 29.07 percent and 20.54 percent when compared to sales of 15,97,554 units and 14,25,994 units sold in December of 2020 and 2019. What brought about this de-growth? Could it be a rise in inflation, rising cost of ownership or a clear migration to electric vehicles?However, taking sales during the calendar year of 2022 into account, sales increased to 1,53,88,062 units during the period Jan-Dec 2022 which was a 13.37 percent growth over 1,35,73,682 units sold in the same period of 2021. There was also a 10.50 percent improvement over 1,39,26,085 units sold in Dec 2020 but a decline of 15.47 percent from 1,82,04,593 units sold in Dec 2019, a pre-covid period.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Dec 2022Hero MotoCorp, the No. 1 two wheeler OEM has seen sales volumes dip by 1,13,634 units to 3,30,175 units in Dec 2022, down from 4,43,809 units sold in Dec 2021. Market share fell to 29.14 percent from 34.78 percent YoY. Honda two wheeler sales increased to 2,94,011 units from 2,84,998 units sold in Dec 2021 taking market share up to 25.95 percent from 22.34 percent YoY. Honda is set to enter the electric two wheeler segment with at least 10 electric bikes planned for launch by 2025.Two wheeler retail sales Dec 2022 – FADATVS Motor was at No. 3 with retail sales of 1,76,072 units, down from 1,90,457 units sold in Dec 2021 while Bajaj Auto also suffered a YoY de-growth to 1,25,854 units in Dec 2022 from 1,64,133 unit retail sales in Dec 2021.RE sales improved to 56,028 units in the past month from 41,675 units sold in Dec 2021 while sales of Suzuki also increased to 53,043 units in Dec 2022 from 42,643 units sold in Dec 2021. India Yamaha Motors ended the past month with 39,860 unit sales, a marginal growth of 39,357 units sold in Dec 2021.Electric 2W Retail Sales Dec 2022Outstanding sales were reported for those two wheeler OEMs with an electric lineup. Ola saw its sales zoom to 17,280 units from just 240 units sold in Dec 2021 taking up market share to 1.52 percent from 0.02 percent YoY. CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has stated on social media that he expects the Ola S1 lineup to become the best-selling scooter in India by August 2023 overtaking the Honda Activa.Hero Electric also saw its sales increase to 8,091 units from 6,061 units on a YoY basis while Ather Energy sales increased to 7,646 units in Dec 2022 from 1,813 units sold in Dec 2021. The list also included Okinawa (5,279 units), Ampere (4,408 units), Piaggio (2,711 units), Classic Legends (2,681 units) and Okaya (1,449 units). Benling India sales dipped to 966 units last month from 1,094 units sold in Dec 2021 and PurEV sales fell to 780 units from 1685 units sold in Dec 2021. Kinetic Green (749 units), Jitendra (669 units) and Bgauss Auto (592 units) concluded this list while there were others in this segment that added 4,794 units to total retail sales. More

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      Ferarri Display Engine, Toy Land Rover, Unimog Workhorse Are Our BaT Picks to Start 2023

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      Bring a Trailer offers more than (sometimes unusual) used cars, and we’ve rounded up a few interesting examples of things that you don’t actually need a trailer for. Maybe.Nonfunctioning Ferrari display engines, a toy version of a 1958 Series II Land Rover, and some classic Ferrari service manuals can all be had on the site.There are also vehicles that kind of defy trailering, at least under normal circumstances, like the old U.S. military Unimog (pictured above), complete with a hydraulic front-end loader.Vehicle auction site Bring a Trailer sold more than 24,000 vehicles last year, but not everything on the site really needs a trailer. Sure, some of the vehicles for sale do need to be towed to a repair shop before they can move, but there are items available on Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos—that would fit into your pocket. They’re mainly items from across the broader automotive world, though, and we chose some of our favorites currently available on BaT, like these non-cars currently being auctioned off.Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer We’ll start with some pocketable items: four printed Ferrari manuals and catalogs from the mid-1960s. These now classic printed items relate to the beloved Ferrari 275 grand tourer, specifically the 275GTB, 275GTB4, and 275GTS versions. There’s an operation and service manual, two spare parts catalogs, and a 275GTS sales brochure. Printed in Italian, English, and French, these old manuals come with a fabric-covered pouch featuring the prancing-horse logo and a leather closure tab if you don’t want to actually put these pieces of automotive history in your pocket. The current bid is $275, with seven days left in the auction.Bring a TrailerMoving on to larger items, we’ve got a gorgeous 3.6-liter F131 V-8 engine, the kind used in another Ferrari, the 360 Modena. But this engine hasn’t yet powered any car. It can’t, actually, since it’s a display piece without any internal parts, the kind Ferrari must have used at some sort of promotional event. The display engine is fitted with red Ferrari-branded intakes, a non-functioning intake manifold and cylinder heads, and other components. Whether a trailer is required for this piece depends on the size of your vehicle, but it does come with a pedestal-style display stand when it comes time to show off your new purchase. With a week left until the auction ends on January 15, bidding currently stands at $1500.Bring a TrailerMoving away from things Italian, we also found this pint-sized 1958 Series II Land Rover toy replica that was made in 2020. The Toylander Series II kart actually moves thanks to two 24-volt electric motors on the rear axle with a direct-drive transmission. While commenters on BaT bemoan the lack of authentic details like an oil leak, the toy car does come with eight-inch steel wheels and working headlights, taillights, and turn signals. The fiberglass body is about 63 inches long and 29 inches wide, big enough for one adult and two children, the manufacturer said. The Toylander Series II has a top speed of just 5 mph. The current bid is $1200, and while there’s some room for higher bids, new Toylanders like this can be had for around $2000.Bring a TrailerFinally, in our non-car BaT roundup, we’ve got something from the other end of the size spectrum: a Freightliner Unimog workhorse with a detachable hydraulically operated front-end loader. Originally a U.S. military vehicle—it’s still painted in camouflage—this Unimog was overhauled in 2005 and had some maintenance done in 2022, including replacing a hydraulic boom cylinder. Work tools including a hydraulic chain saw, hammer drill, and pavement breaker are included in storage lockers on the right side of the vehicle. We’ll see where this one ends on January 15, but the current bid is $10,666.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

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      Renault Kiger Electric SUV Spied – Upcoming Tata Punch EV Rival

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      Renault Kiger electric SUV is likely to make debut in 2023Renault Kiger Electric SUV SpiedRenault India has not had a great year, where 2022 is concerned. Their annual sales were down by more than 9% to a little over 87k units. 2022 also saw Renault discontinue one of their iconic cars to be ever on sale in India, the Duster SUV. But that was 2022. It is now 2023, and it seems like Renault India is getting ready to have a great year ahead.At the 2020 Auto Expo, Renault India had showcased Kwid electric and had announced plans to launch the same within 2 years. It is 2023 now, and we have not seen the Kwid EV till now. That is likely because, instead of Kwid EV, Renault is getting ready to give us Kiger EV. The first spy shots of the Kiger Electric SUV are now out.Renault Kiger Electric SUV SpiedYes. Kiger EV. Most of us were expecting Renault to launch Kwid EV, as a version of the same, has been launched in many countries already. But with the Kiger electric spy shots now emerging on the internet, it seems like more or less certain which will be Renault’s first electric car in India.Kiger EV spy shots are credit to Talking Cars channel. Seen in a shade of blue, similar to the one which is already on offer with Kiger petrol, Kiger Electric is identical in design to its ICE counterpart. Charging socket is placed under the front logo.Renault Kiger Electric SUV SpiedRenault Kiger Electric interiors too have been spied. Layout is similar to the Kiger petrol, except for the missing gear lever. Instead Kiger EV gets buttons and a rotating knob for selecting drive mode.  Hand brake lever can also be seen. Door panels, steering wheel, seat fabric all are similar to petrol Kiger.Expected Specs, RangeRenault Kiger EV could get a similar battery and electric motor that is on offer with Kwid EV in China. It gets a 26.8 kWh battery pack which will power the motor to deliver 44 hp and 125 Nm torque. Claimed range could be about 300 kms. Considering Kiger is a bit bigger in size, it could accommodate a larger battery pack than the Kwid EV. This will help in delivering a higher range, of maybe 350 kms.Currently, Renault has Kwid, Kiger and Triber on sale. All powered by petrol engine option. Considering these three cars are built on the same platform, it is likely that Renault could launch a Kwid EV or Triber EV in the future. Kiger’s cousin, Magnite is also likely to benefit and we could see Nissan Magnite electric launch later this year.Renault Kiger Electric SUV SpiedWith the launch of their first electric car, 2023 seems to be the year Renault India could be looking forward to. Renault Kiger EV will take on the likes of upcoming Tata Punch EV and Citroen eC3. Renault could price the Kiger EV in the Rs 10-15 lakh range. More details will be revealed in the coming months.Source More

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      Hero Vida Electric Scooter Real World Range Test – 150 Km Possible?

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      With a large 3.94 kWh battery pack, will Hero Vida V1 Pro manage to clock a real-world range that is close to official claim?Hero Vida Electric Scooter Range Test Real WorldHero Vida V1 was launched recently and has been quite a mixed bag as far as appeal goes. It is a commendable effort for sure, from the country’s largest 2W manufacturer. But will it meet the success which is generally expected from a Hero MotoCorp product, well we will have to wait and see. Especially when this is among their most expensive offering, at Rs. 1.7 lakh (on road, Bangalore, without FAME II subsidies).Every single one of Hero MotoCorp’s rivals costs much less than Vida V1 Pro. That said, Vida V1 Pro offers a removable battery feature, which can very well be the deciding factor. None of the premium electric scooters from Ola, Ather, TVS and Bajaj offer a removable battery. This is a boon for people living in apartments or those who do not have access to charging facility in parking space.Hero Vida V1 Pro Range TestHero claims 165 km of range for Vida V1 Pro and 143 km of range for Vida V1 Plus. Both the IDC range and real-world range vary vastly. For example, real-world range for Ola S1 Pro crossed 200 km with some users and 300 km with some, while claimed range is 180 km only. Thanks to YouTuber Pradeep On Wheels, we now have the first real-world range for Vida V1 Pro.Pradeep ensured that both batteries on Hero Vida V1 Pro are charged to the max. He set off to test the range in Eco mode and maintained a top speed of 40 km/h. First 50 km of the ride was covered with just 38% of battery power with 62% left. At around 53% battery, Hero Vida V1 Pro covered 60 km of range.[embedded content][embedded content]At around 50% charge, Pradeep engaged cruise control and until then, manual throttle inputs were used. Cruise control was set to around 40 km/h top speed to extract maximum possible range from V1 Pro. By the time Pradeep covers 85 km, battery is at 36%. This is a strong indication that V1 Pro would cover over 100 km.At around 30% battery, the total distance covered was 94 km. By the time 100 km mark was touched, battery hovered around 24%. This means that Hero Vida V1 Pro would cover 100 km of range from a single charge with 24% of battery on reserve. At this point, the onboard computer was showing a range of 25 km left with 24% battery.At 110 km, one battery showed 13% charge and another battery showed 12% with 14 km DTE (Distance To Empty). Once battery is below 20%, V1 Pro switches to a conservative state where user can only choose between Eco and Ride modes. There is a low battery warning at 10% with both batteries.Hero Vida Electric Scooter Real World Range TestWhat Happens At 5% Charge?When Vida V1 Pro falls below 5% charge, it automatically goes into limp home mode where top speed is capped at 10 km/h. Pradeep extracted 120 km before going into this mode. From 5% to dead, Hero Vida V1 Pro covered 1.8 km. Pradeep’s effective real-world range of V1 Pro with a total of 3.94 kWh battery pack is 121.8 km. This is nowhere close to the official claim of 165 kms. Especially considering that speed was maintained below 40 km/h throughout the ride. With higher speeds, range would have dropped drastically.But that does not mean Hero electric scooter cannot do 165 kms or more on a single charge. Range depends on a lot of factors including weather, road condition, etc. In addition, with more users getting on road with the Hero Vida e-scooter, there will be more data available to Hero engineers. This will help Hero MotoCorp to optimise software and Battery Management System via future OTA software updates. That will not only increase range, but also the performance of Vida electric scooter. More

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      FIA Retires Ken Block's #43 in World Rally Championship for 2023

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      The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced Friday it is retiring the number 43 from the World Rally Championship in 2023 as a tribute to Ken Block, who was killed in a snowmobiling accident on Monday. Block used #43 throughout his racing career, which spanned the WRC, rallycross events, and stage rally in America. The Hoonigan co-founder also wore the number in his numerous Gymkhana appearances. The Legend”Given the enormous contribution our great friend Ken Block made to motorsport and the fact that he was held in such high regard by people the world over, it is entirely appropriate that his #43 will be withdrawn from use during the 2023 WRC season,” FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said in a statement. Block’s death has prompted a huge outpouring of emotion from the car community, with several big-name figures speaking out on what he meant to the world of motorsports, entertainment, and beyond. “While it’s a small gesture, we hope that it is one that will bring some comfort to his family and friends at this time,” Sulayem added. “Ken was a true legend and the memory of this true legend will live with us forever.”This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

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      2023 BMW 7 Series, i7 Electric – Launch Price Rs 1.7 Cr, Rs 1.95 Cr

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      BMW i7 is an all-electric version of 7 series which gets its power via a 544 hp dual electric motor and a range of up to 625 kmNew BMW i7 Electric – Launched in IndiaIt may be recalled that in December 2022, BMW India launched the S1000RR, M340i, XM Hybrid SUV at JoyTown 2022. Today, BMW India has launched the 2023 740i M Sport and i7 xDrive60 at the second instalment of the Joytown festival in Mumbai. Both these cars are opened for booking via company dealerships with deliveries set to commence from March.New Gen BMW 7 Series and Electric BMW i7 come in with a revamped exterior design, several new interior features and mechanical upgrades. The BMW i7 electric comes in as a CBU – Completely Built-up Unit while the 2023 BMW 740i M Sport will be assembled at the BMW Group’s Chennai plant.2023 BMW 7 Series India Launch Price Rs 1.7 CrBuilt on the symbol of ‘Forwardism’, the BMW 7 Series deviates from its earlier counterpart in terms of design. It sports split LED headlamps, a prominent front kidney grille, new 19 inch wheels, revised LED tail lamps and new bumpers. It also gets flush type door handles.Exterior colour options are in a wide palette with Oxide Grey, Mineral White, Carbon Black, Black Sapphire, Brooklyn Grey, BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue and BMW Individual Dravit Grey. Dual paint colour schemes are also on offer with Black Sapphire roof teamed with Oxide Grey, Aventurine Red, Tanzanite Blue or Dravit Grey exteriors. There is also the option of Oxide Grey roof with Black Sapphire, Aventurine Red, Tanzanite Blue or Dravit Grey.2023 BMW 7 SeriesThe interiors sport a curved screen display unit, a 14.9 inch touchscreen infotainment system along with a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster. There is also a roof mounted 31.3 inch 8K screen to play via Amazon Fire TV and a 5.5 inch touchscreen on door pads at the rear. Cabin highlights also include ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof. The cabin is done up in Merino leather with Amarone, Tartufo, Mocha, Black and Smoke White. Options also include BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents along with Leather Merino – Cashmere Wool combination.2023 BMW 7 SeriesIn terms of technology, the new 7 Series gets BMW ConnectedDrive technology that turns the car into an interconnected digital device. These include BMW ID, MyBMW App, Digital Key Plus, Emergency Call, Real-time Traffic Information, Remote Services, smartphone parking along with Amazon Fire TV.Overall dimensions have been increased and the new BMW 7 Series now stands 5,391 mm in length, 1,950mm in width and 1,544mm in height while it is offered with a single wheelbase of 3,215mm. Ride quality is further accentuated thanks to adaptive air suspension, electronically controlled damping system and active steering.2023 BMW 7 Series – Specs for IndiaEngine specs include BMW’s turbocharged 3 liter, inline 8 cyl engine combined with a 48V mild hybrid system offering 375 hp power and 519 Nm torque. This allows for acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. The engine gets mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission. It will rival the new Audi A8 L, Lexus LS 500h and Mercedes-Benz S-Class in its segment.BMW i7 Electric Launch Price Rs 1.95 CrWith a launch price of Rs 1.95 lakh (ex-showroom), the new BMW i7 comes in via the CBU route. It shares most of its exterior and interior features with its 7 Series counterpart but also sets itself apart with distinctive blue accents, new alloy wheels and a prominent ‘i’ badge on its front grille and at the rear.2023 BMW i7 electricThis electric sedan is driven by a 101.7 kWh Li-ion battery pack along with a dual electric motor setup offering 544 hp power and 745 Nm torque sending power to all 4 wheels. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is achieved in 4.7 seconds while top speed is pegged at 239 km/h.The BMW i7 xDrive60 offers a WLTP certified range of 625 kms while charging is possible from 10-80 percent via a DC fast charger in 34 minutes. The BMW i7 will compete with the Mercedes EQS.2023 BMW i7 electric – Specs for IndiaBMW India is offering the new BMW 7 Series and Electric BMW i7 with a 2 year / unlimited km warranty with an extended warranty from 3rd year to 5th year without mileage limits. The BMW i7 battery gets an 8 year/1,60,000 km warranty. More

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      2023 Ather Electric Scooter Updates – New Colours, Features & More

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      There was a lot to unpack from Ather Community Day 2023, which included new features, additions, design changes and new colours2023 Ather Electric Scooter Updates – New coloursAther community day was held today in Bangalore. The company embarked on how this community is special over the last one. At the last event, Ather only had around 6,000 users and today, it is around 80,000 owners. 40,000 of which were clocked in the past 6 months. Ather is optimistic that the next 40,000 users will be clocked in the next 3 months.With a cumulative 500 million kilometers covered, Ather is confident that the Billion Kilometer mark will be covered within the next three months. At this event, Ather stressed how software, or Firmware as they call it, is the most paramount on an electric vehicle. There have been multiple iterations of AtherStack software enabling multiple features along the way. On this platform, Ather announced AtherStack 5.0. There are new features enabled. Let’s take a look.2023 Ather Electric Scooter UpdatesWith AtherStack 5.0, there is a new user interface for users to navigate the system with. With better swipe recognition and touch recognition, there is a fluidic space to enhance user experience. This is a lot smarter than before. Ather is trying to push tapping functionality to gesture-based interactions which are easier to use.There is an attempt by Ather to transform the touchscreen interface to mimic that of a smartphone. Icons like Bluetooth and network lie where they would on a phone. Ather says that 450X is the first scooter in the world with Google Maps. Ather is now introducing vector maps that enable zooming, rotating, perspective change and even layering.2023 Ather Electric Scooter Updates – New UI450X and 450 Plus owners now get live traffic integrated as well. This is more in line with Google Maps on a phone. Along with these, Ather is introducing AutoHold feature which mimics mechanical brake locks on a conventional scooter. This had been under testing for 2 years. Ather intends to bring in Cruise control, Crawl control and advanced regen in the coming months.2023 Ather Electric Scooter Updates – Auto holdAther Battery Protect went live in December 2022. It is a 2-year additional warranty, extending warranty to 5 years or 60,000 km. It covers 100% coverage of any failures. Performance Guarantee is also in this package, which assures range and performance at 70% even at the end of 5 years, and even deep discharge protection. Or else, Ather will replace components free of charge. Ather Battery Protect is standard with new 450X and Gen 2 and Gen 3 owners can buy at a discounted price in January 2023.New Colours For 450XTrip Planner saw enhancements as well and now includes return journeys with multiple stops. Ather has installed up to 900 fast-charging grid points and by March 2023, there will be 1300 pan India. Ather has now developed a 3.3 kW universal AC charger that can charge cars, 2W and has a scan and pay system as well. This is a scalable install and can be of any number at your approved building.2023 Ather Electric Scooter Updates – New SeatAther has also revealed a new seat for 450x. It is plusher and is more comfortable than before. Everyone that attended Community day, will get a free seat upgrade. Further, Ather demonstrated new merchandise including t-shirts and more. Lastly, Ather announced new colours for 450X. There are 4 new colours, Lunar Grey with Red accents, Cosmic Black with Aqua Blue accents, True Red with White accents and Salt Green with Orange accents. Salt Green replaces Mint Green which is offered today. More