Ather Energy has rolled out its new voice command feature, called 'Voice on Ather', to customers using Gen 3 and newer scooters. The update allows riders to interact with their scooter using natural voice commands, making it easier to access key functions without taking their hands off the handlebar.
The feature was first showcased during Ather Community Day 2025 as part of the company's AtherStack 7 software update. It is now being made available to eligible users through an over-the-air (OTA) update.
Unlike traditional voice assistants that require specific commands, Ather's system is designed to understand natural conversations. Riders can ask questions such as the distance to the nearest charger, expected arrival time, or even change certain scooter settings using voice inputs.
The voice assistant can be used for navigation, vehicle settings, calls, notifications, and media controls. For example, riders can start navigation, adjust screen brightness, or switch riding-related settings without touching the display.
Ather says the system has been developed to better understand Indian accents and speaking styles, helping make voice interactions more natural and accurate.
The feature works with Ather's Halo smart helmet as well as regular Bluetooth headsets. This means riders using third-party communication systems and Bluetooth devices can also access the voice command functionality.
Currently, the feature is available on the Ather 450X, 450 Apex, and Rizta Z equipped with Gen 3 hardware or newer. It is not available on the 450S and Rizta S models.
Ather is also working on expanding the feature further. In the future, the scooter could proactively communicate important information to riders instead of only responding to commands. This may include alerts related to potholes, tyre pressure warnings, and security notifications.
With voice controls becoming increasingly common in cars and smartphones, Ather's latest update aims to bring a similar hands-free experience to electric scooter riders.
