Ather Teases New 'EL' Electric Scooter Platform, To Debut On August 30

Ather, the Indian electric two-wheeler maker, is setting up the stage to launch its new affordable 'EL' electric scooter platform in the country. The brand's CEO, Tarun Mehta, has now teased the platform via an X (formerly Twitter) post. The teaser offers a glimpse into what the brand's new line of scooters will look like, inspired by the Ather Rizta and the Ather 450's silhouette. According to the X post, the Ather EL platform is scheduled to debut at the upcoming Ather Community Day on August 30th.

Super excited to unveil our next generation scooter platform ‘EL' in the upcoming Ather Community Day on 30th August.

Building up on the decade long learnings from the 450 and Rizta platform, this one is extremely versatile, lower cost and highly scalable.

And this time, we… pic.twitter.com/qTtaiF0alW

— Tarun Mehta (@tarunsmehta) August 19, 2025

The brand's EL platform is designed to support the introduction of new electric scooters. It incorporates an updated powertrain and electronics, along with components from the current Ather 450 platform's battery and Atherstack. This platform will be utilized for new models intended for both domestic and international markets while managing costs effectively.

The new concept models to be unveiled will likely be based on this platform. However, the brand has yet to disclose any details on this matter. Currently, the brand's lineup consists of models built on the 450 platform.

The new affordable models based on the EL platform will likely help the manufacturer create its space in the sub-Rs 1 lakh category against competitors like TVS Motors, Hero MotoCorp's Vida, Ola Electric, and Bajaj Auto.

Moreover, the Ather Community Day will feature the launch of the brand's next generation of fast chargers. This initiative aims to enhance the convenience and efficiency of charging. An updated version of its software stack, Ather Stack 7.0, will also be introduced. This new software is anticipated to deliver substantial tech advancements and enhancements for the company's electric scooters.