Featured photo: Ather Konarc scooters. This representative photograph shows one model family discussed in the comparison.
Ather Konarc S vs iQube comparisons need exact variants to be useful. Abhishek Moto’s 4 October scooter comparison showed 93,337 views when checked on 10 October 2026. Its description identifies the Konarc S with 161 km claimed range, TVS iQube 3.5 kWh and Bajaj Chetak C3502. This guide checks those specifications and explains what to evaluate on a test ride.
Official range and storage: match the versions
Ather’s Konarc FAQ lists S variants with 125 km and 161 km IDC range currently on sale in select cities, and 31 litres of under-seat storage. We use S 161 here. TVS’s iQube 3.5 kWh page quotes 145 km IDC range and 32 litres of storage. Chetak’s C3502 page lists a 3.5 kWh battery, 153 km IDC range and 35-litre boot.
What the IDC numbers do and do not establish
The published order is 161, 153 and 145 km. It is not our real-world range ranking. IDC figures come from a test procedure; they do not establish what each scooter will deliver on the same loaded commute. Ask for a demonstration on your route and discuss the margin you need before recharging. Do not mix a manufacturer’s separate practical-range estimate with an IDC figure in one leaderboard.
Storage: test your own helmet
The boot numbers are a useful screening tool, but shape and access matter. Carry the helmet you actually wear and check whether it fits comfortably with your normal bag. Try opening the seat while parked in your usual position. For family use, assess the floorboard, pillion comfort and ease of getting on and off. These checks can expose differences that a one-litre specification gap does not explain.
Charging: compare the equipment in the quote
Ask which charger is included, what power it needs, and whether the quoted charging time uses extra equipment. Ather’s FAQ describes combined charging using an additional off-board charger; do not assume that equipment is included in every price. When comparing times across brands, use the same starting and ending battery percentage. A 10–80% time and a 0–80% time are not identical measurements.
Features and ownership: read the variant sheet
Chetak’s C3502 page makes some performance and connected features dependent on TecPac. Ask the dealer to itemise optional packs and subscriptions. Do the same for Ather’s packages and the precise TVS trim. Check the nearest service point, written warranty limits and what happens if a charger needs repair. Save those answers with the quotation, rather than comparing a fully equipped demonstration scooter with a base-price headline.
How to choose between the three
Shortlist the Konarc S 161 if its local availability and the demonstrated version suit you; check the iQube 3.5 against your route and family needs; inspect the C3502 if its boot and equipment fit your priorities. These are reasons to test each, not a claim that we have road-tested a winner. For a broader family-scooter comparison, read our iQube, Chetak and Ather Rizta guide.
Sources and method
This original article uses the linked video’s public description to identify variants and the linked manufacturer pages for specifications, checked on 10 October 2026. Local pricing, packages and stock can change. We have not conducted an independent three-scooter range or charging test.
FAQs
Which has the highest official IDC range in this comparison?
The Konarc S 161 is listed at 161 km IDC, ahead of C3502 at 153 km and iQube 3.5 at 145 km. This is not a real-world test ranking.
Which scooter has the largest published boot?
The C3502 page lists 35 litres, compared with 32 litres for iQube 3.5 and 31 litres under the Konarc seat. Test your own helmet for fit.
Can I compare charging times without checking the charger?
No. Match the battery-percentage window, included equipment and charging conditions before comparing the times.
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