Ather Energy recorded a strong performance in May 2026, with total electric scooter dispatches standing at 26,857 units. This marked a robust 67% year-on-year growth compared to 16,103 units sold in May 2025. On a month-on-month basis, Ather volumes improved 18% over 22,832 units dispatched in April 2026.
The growth was primarily driven by the Ather Rizta, which has quickly emerged as the brand’s volume backbone. Meanwhile, the older 450S, 450X and 450 Apex nameplates reported zero dispatches in May 2026, suggesting a consolidation of the 450 lineup under the broader Ather 450 branding.
Ather Sales May 2026: Model-Wise Performance
Model
May
2026
May
2025
YoY
Growth
Apr
2026
MoM Growth
450S
0
1,028
-100%
0
0%
450X
0
3,420
-100%
0
0%
Rizta
20,800
11,534
80%
17,960
16%
450 Apex
0
121
-100%
0
0%
450
6,057
0
NA
4,872
24%
Total
26,857
16,103
67%
22,832
18%
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The Ather Rizta was the company’s best-selling model in May 2026 by a significant margin. The family-focused electric scooter recorded 20,800 units, growing 80% year-on-year from 11,534 units in May 2025. The Rizta posted healthy momentum, rising 16% month-on-month from 17,960 units in April 2026. The model alone contributed around 77% of Ather’s total volumes in May 2026
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The Ather 450 registered 6,057 units in May 2026. Since there were no dispatches recorded under this model name in May 2025, the year-on-year comparison is not directly applicable. On a month-on-month basis, however, the 450 saw a strong 24% growth over 4,872 units dispatched in April 2026.
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The 450S, 450X, and 450 Apex recorded zero dispatches in May 2026. In comparison, these models had contributed 1,028 units, 3,420 units, and 121 units, respectively, in May 2025.
Key Takeaways
Ather’s May 2026 performance was defined by three clear trends. First, the company delivered strong overall growth, with volumes rising 67% year-on-year and 18% month-on-month. Second, the Rizta has become Ather’s biggest sales engine, accounting for more than three-fourths of total dispatches. Third, the 450 portfolio appears to have been streamlined, with the earlier 450S, 450X and 450 Apex variants no longer contributing separately in the sales data.
With 26,857 units sold in May 2026, Ather continues to strengthen its position in India’s electric two-wheeler market. The Rizta’s growth shows that the brand’s family scooter strategy is gaining traction, while the 450 range remains relevant for buyers seeking a more performance-led EV scooter experience.
