Ather Energy has officially completed the rollout of its much-anticipated Voice on Ather feature for all eligible Gen 3 and newer scooters. The announcement was confirmed by Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta, marking a significant step forward in connected two-wheeler technology in India.
Initially unveiled during Ather Community Day 2025 as part of the company’s AtherStack 7 software platform, the new feature enables riders to interact with their scooter using natural voice commands, creating a more intuitive and safer riding experience.
What Is Voice on Ather?
Voice on Ather is an AI-powered voice assistant integrated directly into compatible Ather scooters. The system is designed to understand natural speech patterns, allowing riders to communicate with their scooter much like they would with popular virtual assistants.
Unlike traditional command-based systems that require specific phrases, Voice on Ather uses a Large Language Model (LLM) optimized for Indian speech patterns, accents and regional dialects.
This enables riders to speak naturally without memorizing predefined commands.
What Can Riders Do With Voice Commands?
The new feature supports a wide range of everyday functions, reducing the need to interact with the touchscreen while riding.
Navigation Commands
Riders can ask questions such as:
- “How far is the nearest charging station?”
- “Navigate to home.”
- “What’s my ETA to work?”
- “Show nearby restaurants.”
The system processes requests in real time and provides relevant navigation information.
Vehicle Controls
Users can adjust various scooter settings through voice interaction.
Examples include:
- “Switch traction control to Rain mode.”
- “Increase screen brightness.”
- “Turn on navigation.”
- “Check battery percentage.”
This hands-free operation improves convenience and minimizes rider distraction.
Calls and Notifications
Voice on Ather can also handle communication-related functions.
Supported actions include:
- Accepting incoming calls
- Rejecting calls
- Reading notifications
- Managing connected smartphone functions
Media Controls
Riders can control audio playback through simple voice instructions.
Functions include:
- Play music
- Pause audio
- Skip tracks
- Adjust volume
Works With Ather Halo Helmet and Third-Party Headsets
Ather has ensured broad compatibility for the feature.
Voice on Ather supports:
- Ather Halo Smart Helmet
- Bluetooth communication systems
- Third-party Bluetooth headsets
- Popular intercom brands such as Sena and Cardo
This flexibility allows existing riders to access the feature without purchasing additional hardware.
Future Updates: Scooter-to-Rider Communication
According to Tarun Mehta, the current rollout represents only the first phase of the technology.
Future updates are expected to introduce two-way communication, enabling the scooter to proactively provide alerts and information to riders.
Potential features include:
- Pothole warnings
- ParkSafe security notifications
- Tyre pressure alerts
- Vehicle health updates
- Battery-related notifications
These additions are part of Ather’s broader connected mobility roadmap under the AtherStack platform.
Which Ather Scooters Support Voice on Ather?
The feature is available on:
Compatible Models
- Ather 450X (Gen 3 and newer)
- Ather 450 Apex
- Ather Rizta Z
Not Compatible
- Ather 450S
- Ather Rizta S
Owners of eligible scooters are receiving the feature through an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
Why This Matters
The rollout places Ather among the first two-wheeler manufacturers in India to offer advanced AI-driven voice interaction at scale. As electric scooters become increasingly connected, voice-based interfaces are expected to play a larger role in enhancing rider convenience, safety and personalization.
With support for natural language processing and Indian speech patterns, Voice on Ather aims to make everyday scooter interactions faster and more intuitive.
AutIQ Verdict
The introduction of Voice on Ather strengthens Ather Energy’s position as one of India’s most technology-focused EV manufacturers. By enabling hands-free control over navigation, vehicle settings, calls and media functions, the company is enhancing both convenience and rider safety.
As future updates unlock proactive scooter-to-rider communication, Ather’s connected ecosystem could become one of the most advanced in the Indian electric two-wheeler market.
