Ather Energy has finally introduced its much-awaited Rizta electric scooter in the country. Promoted as a family two-wheeler, the e-scooter comes with a starting price tag of Rs 1.10 lakh for the Rizta S variant and the top-end Rizta Z variant costs Rs 1.45 lakh. One must note that the mentioned prices are introductory, ex-showroom. It’s the most affordable electric offering from the indigenous two-wheeler maker. The new Ather Rizta shares its lightweight aluminum frame with the 450 but is heavier and features different styling.
Talking about its design, the new Ather electric scooter, Rizta, has a more rounded stance and the longest seat in its category, defining its position as a ‘family scooter’. Upfront, it boasts a horizontally placed LED headlamp. Some of its other design elements include a flat seat with a pillion backrest, 12-inch alloy front wheel, and a slim wraparound taillight. Similar to the 450Xthe new Ather Rizta offers a digital instrument cluster. Both variants of the e-scooter offer a backrest and come in seven colour options.
Besides the platform and a few design elements, the new Ather family scooter shares its battery pack with the 450 range. It has a mid-drive motor, though its power figure is lower than its sibling. The Rizta also misses out on the ‘Wrap’ ride mode. As mentioned above, it’s being offered with two battery options – 2.9kWh and 3.7kWh – promising a claimed range of 123km and 160km, respectively. It’s important to note that the mentioned range figures are IDC (Indian Driving Cycle) certified.
The closest rivals to the Rizta electric scooter are the Bajaj Chetak Premium and TVS iQube, both equipped with battery capacities of 2.88 kWh and 3.04 kWh, respectively.
The new Ather Rizta is equipped with a conventional telescopic front and monoshock rear suspension setup. Its braking setup includes front disc and rear drum brakes. The e-scooter provides underseat storage of 34-litres, which is more than the 450. In fact, it gets a frunk of 22-litres. It’s claimed to have a water wading capacity of 400mm.
