Ather has announced CityCruise cruise control system, faster 6kW charging, AtherStack 7, Ather EL01, Ather Redux concept and more at the Ather Community Day 2025 on August 30th.
Infinite Cruise
Infinite Cruise is Ather Energy’s new advanced cruise control system, specifically designed to adapt to the diverse and often challenging road conditions in India. It is a smarter, more dynamic system than conventional cruise control found in cars.
Infinite Cruise includes three distinct modes to assist the rider:
- CityCruise: This mode is for city and highway use, working at speeds from 10 km/h up to 90 km/h. It’s designed to be “pause-and-resume,” meaning it will briefly disengage when you brake and then automatically re-engage at the new speed once you release the brake and accelerate, which is ideal for stop-and-go traffic.
- Hill Control: This feature helps the scooter maintain a consistent speed on both inclines and declines. It manages torque to climb uphill without losing momentum and uses regenerative braking to control speed on descents, so you don’t need to constantly adjust the throttle.
- Crawl Control: This mode is for low-speed, stop-and-go conditions or navigating rough, uneven roads. It holds a steady speed of around 10 km/h, making it easier to manage the scooter in congested traffic, narrow lanes, or for precise maneuvering.
The Infinite Cruise system has been introduced on the 2025 Ather 450 Apex and will be rolled out to existing owners via an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
6kW AtherGrid chargers
- Charging Speed: The new fast charger is a 6 kW unit that delivers double the charging speed of the current model.
- Range in 10 minutes: It can add up to 30 km of range in just 10 minutes for select Ather scooter variants.
- Size: The new charger is smaller, with a physical footprint that is half the size of the existing Ather fast charger.
- Integrated Features: The new fast chargers will also come equipped with a built-in tire inflator for added convenience.
- Compatibility: The new chargers are based on the LECCS (Light Electric Commercial Charging Standard) standard, which improves interoperability with electric vehicles from other manufacturers who have also adopted the standard.
The rollout of Ather’s new 6kW fast charging grids has begun in a phased manner. While a full-scale nationwide deployment is underway, the new chargers are currently being installed to supplement the existing Ather Grid network.
AtherStack 7
AtherStack 7 is the latest software update from Ather Energy. The major upgrade that introduces several new features, including:
- Voice commands: The new software introduces voice interaction powered by a large language model tuned for Indian dialects, allowing riders to communicate with their scooters naturally.
- Pothole alerts: Using an onboard Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), the system can warn riders of upcoming potholes and suggest alternative routes.
- Crash alerts: In the event of a crash, the system can differentiate between minor and major accidents and automatically send live location details to emergency contacts.
- Security features: The update includes new security features like ParkSafe, which notifies owners of unsafe parking spots, and LockSafe, which allows for remote immobilization of the scooter in case of theft.
- Remote controls: Users can now remotely stop charging and shut down their scooters through the app.
- Live cricket scores: The dashboard can now display real-time cricket scores.
The AtherStack 7 update will be rolled out to existing Ather Rizta Z and Ather 450X (up to Gen 3) models through an over-the-air (OTA) update in the coming months.
Ather EL01
The Ather EL01 is the first concept electric scooter built on the company’s new “EL platform,” which is designed to be a more cost-effective and scalable architecture for their future mass-market models.
Here are the key details about the Ather EL01 and the new EL platform:
Key Features & Design:
- Platform: The scooter is based on a new “EL platform” that utilizes a unibody steel frame, a significant change from the aluminum frame of their current models. This is intended to reduce manufacturing costs and assembly time.
- Battery: Can accommodate battery sizes ranging from 2 kWh to 5 kWh.
- Wheels: Designed to be compatible with a variety of wheel sizes, including both 12-inch and 14-inch wheels
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Charging: It introduces a new, patented AC-DC module that integrates the onboard charger with the motor controller, eliminating the need for a separate portable charger and freeing up storage space.
- Serice Intervals: Designed to have a service interval of 10,000 km, which is double the industry standard of 5,000 km for most electric two-wheelers.
- Target Market: The EL01 is designed as a family-oriented scooter, featuring a spacious floorboard and large under-seat storage capable of holding two helmets.
The Ather EL01 itself is a concept, but a production version based on this platform is expected to be launched in the second half of 2026, possibly around the festive season. It is produced at the new Ather Factory 3.0 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Ather Redux concept
Ather Redux is a futuristic “moto-scooter” concept. It is not a production model but a showcase of the company’s long-term vision for technology and performance, blending the agility of a scooter with the dynamics of a motorcycle.
Here are the key features and technologies demonstrated by the Ather Redux concept:
- Design & Materials: The Redux is built on a lightweight, cast aluminum frame. Its body panels are made from a sustainable composite material called AmplyTex, and it features a unique 3D-printed mesh seat.
- Adaptive Ergonomics: A standout feature is its “posture-based transformation.” The scooter can switch between an upright riding posture and a sportier, forward-leaning stance, with the handlebar and footpegs adjusting automatically.
- Advanced Features:
- Adaptive Ride Dynamics: The active suspension electronically adjusts based on the rider’s posture and riding style.
- Morph-UI: A next-generation user interface that changes dynamically to adapt to the rider’s intent and riding context.
- Haptic Throttle: The throttle provides physical vibrations to give the rider haptic feedback for various alerts and warnings.
- “Take-off” Mode: A feature designed for ultra-fast acceleration, similar to a launch control system.
New Ather Halo features
The Ather Halo is a smart, connected helmet line that was recently updated and re-introduced by Ather Energy at their Community Day 2025 event. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with their electric scooters, especially those running the new AtherStack 7 software.
In addition to wear detection technology, integrated audio, Helmet-to-Helmet Communication Ather ChitChat, and USB-C charging, this gets, pinlock-enabled visor, so the visor is now compatible with Pinlock inserts to prevent fogging and the emergency pull out padding allows first responders to easily remove the helmet after an accident without causing further injury. However, this loses wireless charging, which was introduced in the older model compatible with the Rizta.
Ather has significantly revised the pricing for the new models to make them more accessible. The Ather Halo Bit is priced at Rs. 2,999 and the Ather Halo is priced starting at Rs. 4,999.
At the event, the company also said that Ather Rizta Z model already had the necessary hardware for a touchscreen, and a free over-the-air (OTA) software update will now enable this functionality for both new and existing owners.