Ather 450 Apex Performance vs Garow DT-53 Comparison in Nepal 2026
The Ather 450 Apex starts at Rs 5 lakh and the Garow DT-53 at Rs 3.85 lakh in Nepal, so the Garow DT-53 costs Rs 1.15 lakh less (30%). On a single charge the Ather 450 Apex is rated for about 126 km (WLTP est., 157 km claimed on the IDC cycle) and the Garow DT-53 for about 255 km (WLTP est., 300 km claimed by the brand). Battery sizes are 3.7 kWh and 8 kWh. Figures on this page are for the Ather 450 Apex Performance and the Garow DT-53.
The Ather 450 Apex comes with a warranty of 3 years / Unlimited km, Battery: 5 years. Pick the Ather 450 Apex if you want more power. Pick the Garow DT-53 if you want to spend less or you want more range per charge.
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Ather 450 Apex vs Garow DT-53
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Overview
Price
↓ lower
Fuel Type
Range
↑ higher
Battery
↑ higher
Motor Power
↑ higher
0-100 km/h
↓ lower
Battery / Fuel
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
Range (WLTP)
↑ higher
Company Claimed Range
Range Standard
Normal Charging
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
Top Speed
↑ higher
Acceleration
↓ lower
Seating Capacity
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
↑ higher
Ground Clearance
↑ higher
Features
| Spec name |  Electric Ather 450 ApexPerformance Rs. 5,00,000 | Electric Garow DT-53 Rs. 3,85,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | Rs. 5,00,000 | Rs. 3,85,000 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 6,374/mo | Rs. 4,908/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 7 kW Best | 3 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 3.7 kWh | 8 kWh Best | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 26 Nm | 140 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 100 km/h Best | 90 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 2.9s (0-40 km/h)s | N/A | |
🔋Range & Efficiency8 specs | |||
Range (WLTP) ↑ higherWLTP range, or a WLTP-equivalent estimate when the company figure uses another test cycle | 126 km (est.) | 255 km (est.) Best | |
Company Claimed Range Range per charge as claimed by the manufacturer, on the test cycle shown below | 157 km | 300 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | IDC | ||
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | 750W Home Charger, 5 hours 45 mins | N/A | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 1837 mm | N/A | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 734 mm | N/A | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1115 mm | N/A | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 1295 mm | N/A | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | 170 mm | N/A | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 2 seats | 2 seats | |
Available Colors Available exterior color options | Indium Blue | Blue | |
Features Comparison
| Feature | Ather 450 Apex | Garow DT-53 |
|---|---|---|
Safety6 features | ||
| Airbags Number of airbags | 0 | 0 |
| ABS / Stability Anti-lock braking and stability control | CBS | , |
| TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | , | |
| ISOFIX Child seat anchor points | , | |
| Hill Hold Hill Hold / Hill Start Assist | , | |
| LED Headlight LED headlight (vs older halogen) | , | |
ADAS10 features | ||
| Cruise Control Standard or Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | , |
| Emergency Braking (AEB) Autonomous Emergency Braking | , | |
| Lane Assist Lane Departure Warning / Keeping Assist | , | |
| Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Monitoring | , | |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert Alerts to crossing traffic when reversing | , | |
| 360° Camera 360-degree surround-view camera | ||
| Parking Sensors Ultrasonic parking sensors | , | |
| Auto Hold Holds brake on incline / at lights without driver input | , | |
| Driver Attention Monitor Warns when driver inattention is detected | , | |
| Auto Headlamps Headlights switch on automatically in low light | , | |
Comfort8 features | ||
| Climate Control AC / climate control system | , | |
| Sunroof Sunroof / Panoramic roof | ||
| Heated/Ventilated Seats Seat heating and/or ventilation | ||
| Keyless Entry & Start Keyless entry with push-button start | , | |
| Drive Modes Selectable driving modes (Eco / Sport / Comfort / Off-road etc.) | Eco, Sport | , |
| Electronic Parking Brake EPB instead of a mechanical handbrake | , | |
| Riding Modes Selectable ride modes (Eco / City / Sport etc.) | , | |
| Reverse Assist Slow reverse mode for parking (EV scooters and bikes only) | , | |
Technology13 features | ||
| Infotainment Central touchscreen display | 7-inch TFT Touchscreen (Snapdragon 212) | , |
| Instrument Cluster Digital instrument display | 7-inch Digital | , |
| Connectivity Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Ather App + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi + 4G LTE + WhatsApp | , |
| Wireless Charging Wireless phone charging pad | , | |
| Connected Car Tech Connected vehicle telematics (e.g. Suzuki Connect, BlueLink, NIU App) | , | |
| Display Type Instrument display panel: LCD / Color LCD / TFT | 7-inch TFT | , |
| TFT Display Full-colour TFT instrument panel (vs. monochrome LCD) | , | |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing for music / call alerts / nav prompts | , | |
| Companion App Manufacturer mobile app for ride logs / nav / OTA | , | |
| Regenerative Braking Recaptures energy under deceleration | , | |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Powers external devices/appliances from the battery | , | |
| One-Pedal Driving Heavy regen lets the car coast-and-stop on accelerator release alone | , | |
| Swappable Battery Battery pack can be lifted out and charged separately, critical for renters / apartment dwellers | , | |
Prices and more comparisons
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