Ather Rizta is available in three variants: Rizta S priced at ₹1,09,999, Rizta Z at ₹1,24,999, and Rizta Z with an extended range priced at ₹1,44,999 in India.
Forget small seats and struggle for legroom in an electric scooter. Ather Energy, a rising star in the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market, has launched the Ather Rizta electric scooter. This is not an average electric scooter – it’s a comfort-focused, feature-packed electric two-wheeler made to fulfill the daily travel needs of Indians belonging to any age group.
Ather Rizta Key Highlights:
| Price | ₹ 1,09,000 |
| Battery Capcity | 2.9 kW |
| Range | 123 km |
| Top Speed | 80 Kmph |
| Battery Warranty | 5 Years |
| Front Brakes | Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
Ather Rizta electric scooter was launched on April 6, 2024, during Ather Community Day held in Bengaluru. It prioritizes comfort, convenience, practicality, and innovation, making it an ideal electric scooter for India. We got a chance to try out the electric scooter during its launch today. In this article, we have listed we have included everything about Ather Rizta prices, variants, features, performance, range, charging time, new smart features, and safety features.
Ather Rizta Price & Variants
The Ather Rizta electric scooter comes in three variants: Model S, Z, and Z with a bigger battery. The base variant Rizta Model S is priced at ₹1,09,999 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), while the Rizta Z is priced at ₹1,24,999 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The Rizta Z with a bigger battery and extended range has a slightly higher price tag of ₹1,44,999 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru).
Price and Range of Ather Rizta electric scooter:
| Model | Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Rizta S – 2.9 kW | ₹1,09,999 | 123 km |
| Rizta Z – 2.9 kW | ₹1,24,999 | 123 km |
| Rizta Z – 3.7 kW | ₹1,44,999 | 160 km |
The Ather Rizta is now available for booking via Ather Energy’s official website by paying an amount of ₹999. Deliveries are expected to begin on July 24th, 2024.
Here is a link to the booking window: BOOKING
Rizta Design
Ather made its latest electric scooter, Rizta family-friendly since comfort is of high priority for family travel. The scooter’s seat measures longer than Ather’s 450 series models and has ample space for both the rider and pillion, ensuring a comfortable journey.
A large, flat seat with a backrest provides great comfort during rides, eliminating the cramped feeling we experience while traveling in a two-wheeler. An elevated grab handle adds an extra touch of comfort and security for the pillion rider.
Ather Rista dimensions:
| Seat length | 900 mm |
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Weight | 119 kg |
Storage anxiety becomes a thing of the past with Rizta’s massive 56L overall storage space. In terms of storage, the Rizta offers 34L underseat storage perfect for groceries, bags, or even a helmet. An additional storage compartment near the seat hinge called ” Joy Box” offers space for smaller items like keys or cards. Furthermore, Ather offers a 22-liter frunk as an additional accessory to increase the storage.
The Rizta also gets a storage organizer with compartments for various items.
Furthermore, the underseat storage in Rizta has a completely detachable mechanism that converts it into a portable bag.
The all-new Rizta offers two distinct instrument cluster options – the base variant S features a 7-inch DeepView console with a basic Ather OS, while the Top variant Z and top-spec Z variants get a more advanced 7-inch TFT. All variants come with an IP65-rated screen for water and dust resistance.
Ather Rizta Color Options
The Rizta comes in several color options based on its three variants. Both offer Siachen White, Pangong Blue, and Deccan Grey, but the Z goes a step further with four additional dual-tone options.
Rizta Color options:
| Model | Color Options |
|---|---|
| Rizta S | Siachen White, Pangong Blue, Deccan Grey |
| Rizta Z | Pangong Blue, Siachen White, Alphonso Yellow, Deccan Grey, Cardamom Green, |
Ather Rizta Range and Battery
| Model | Batter capacity | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Rizta S | 2.9 kWh | 123 km |
| Rizta Z | 2.9 kWh | 123 km |
| Rizta Z with charger | 3.7 kWh | 160 km |
In terms of battery capacity and range, the Ather Rizta comes in three variants – the S, Z, and Z with a charger and a bigger battery. The Rizta S and Z variants have a battery capacity of 2.9 kW, offering an estimated range of around 123 km on a single charge under ideal conditions (IDC). While the third Z variant with a bigger 3.7 kW battery offers an extended range of 160 km.
It gets Ather’s proprietary new battery shell technology which maximizes the scooter’s ability in difficult terrains, and weather conditions. It gets the Duo fast charger for quick and convenient charging at home or on the go.
ALSO READ: Ather 450s electric scooter: a complete review
Ather Rizta Performance & Safety Features
Surprisingly, all three models of Ather Rizta offer similar performance, delivering a maximum output power of 4.3 kW and a peak torque of 22 Nm. The superior motor power lets the Rizta sprint from 0-40 kmph in 4.7 seconds while offering a top speed of 80 kmph.
Ather prioritizes safety in all its offerings, and the Rizta being a family scooter, is full of unique safety features. It inherits several safety features from the Ather 450 series such as the FallSafe, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), AutoHold, and Reverse Mode. Here are some additional safety features included in the new Ather Rizta:
- Ather Skid Control System: This is an advanced traction control system that helps prevent loss of control during acceleration on slippery surfaces using the new wheel speed sensor and Ather’s Drive Controller. This provides increased stability and control for riders of all experience levels.
- Magic Twist: We are used to twisting the scooter handle in one direction for one obvious reason i.e. acceleration. Meanwhile, Ather introduced the Industry’s first magic twist handle, when twisted in the opposite direction, it brings the scooter to a halt. This revolutionary system works with a regeneration-powered braking system.
- Live Location: The live location sharing features allow the sharing of the current location with just the click of an SOS button to your family.
- Ping my scooter: Forgot where you parked your scooter? Don’t worry, the new Ather Rizta has a ” ping my scooter ” option that, when turned on, flashes lights and activates sounds to quickly find your electric scooter.
New Smart Features
The Rizta comes with a lot of advanced and Industry-first technology. Ather introduced a new “Smart Eco Mode” that extends the riding range by an impressive 18%, allowing riders to travel further on a single charge.
New Ather Talkback lets the rider interact with the scooter hands-free using over 40 voice commands, keeping your focus on the road. It works with the integrated Alexa copilot AI to quickly answer your queries like ” Alexa, where is my Ather Rizta? “
Ather also introduced a new version of the mobile app starting with Rizta models with an improved user experience focusing on minimalism and efficiency. The all-new Ather mobile app comes with “WidgetX” which provides a customizable dashboard displaying important vehicle information like battery level, trip statistics, and live location sharing.
Live notification in the smartphone lock screen is a revolutionary feature in an electric scooter which provides real-time information about charging status providing low and full battery alerts.
The new Ather Rizta comes with a new multipurpose charger to quickly charge your phones, laptops, and other electronics. It also gets a wireless charger in the underseat storage for Ather’s new smart helmets – the Ather halo series.
Overall, the Ather Rizta electric scooter is a compelling option for families seeking a comfortable, convenient, and practical electric two-wheeler made for Indian conditions. With its focus on ample space, innovative features, impressive range options, and safety, the Rizta is likely to rival popular Indian electric scooters like Ola S1 pro, Hero Vida V1, and TVS iQube electric.
NOTE: The above information is our ground report on Ather Rizta, which we prepared by testing during the launch event at the Ather Community Day held in Bengaluru.