The Ather Rizta is a family-focused electric scooter and accounts for a majority of the manufacturer’s sales. Here are answers to some of the questions you might have about the popular EV scooter.
What battery options does the Ather Rizta have?
The Ather Rizta is available with two battery options – a 2.9kWh battery pack and a 3.7kWh option. Both trim levels, S and Z, can be had with either battery option, allowing you to choose based on what features you prioritize.
What is the range of the Ather Rizta?
The 2.9kWh battery variants offer a claimed IDC range of 123km, while the 3.7kWh battery variants deliver 159km on a full charge. In real-world riding conditions, we found that the 105km true range figure was accurate from the smaller battery, and you can expect close to 125km from the larger battery pack.
How long does it take to charge the Ather Rizta?
Charging times vary depending on the battery capacity and the charger supplied with each variant. The 2.9kWh variants come with a slower Ather Portable charger that takes 6 hours 30 minutes for a 0-80 percent charge and 8 hours 30 minutes for a full charge. The 3.7kWh variants are equipped with a faster Ather Duo charger, which takes 4 hours 30 minutes for a 0-80 percent charge and 5 hours 45 minutes for a full charge.
What features does the Ather Rizta have?
The Ather Rizta comes in two trim levels, S and Z, with different feature sets. The S variants feature an LCD screen with basic connectivity, while the Z variants get a 7-inch colour TFT display with full touchscreen functionality, Google Maps navigation, WhatsApp message preview, document storage, and Bluetooth connectivity via the Ather app. The Z variants also include Magic Twist regenerative braking, traction control, a dual-tone seat, and a pillion backrest.
What is the top speed of the Ather Rizta?
The Ather Rizta has a claimed top speed of 80kmph across all variants, regardless of battery capacity or trim level. The top speed figure can be achieved in Zip mode, which enables the full performance potential with quicker acceleration versus the Eco mode that prioritizes efficiency.
What is the warranty on the Ather Rizta battery?
The Ather Rizta comes with a standard 3-year or 30,000km battery warranty. However, if you opt for the Pro Pack, the warranty extends to 5 years or 60,000km. Ather also offers an Eight70 Warranty as an optional extra for Rs 4,999, which covers the battery for 8 years or 80,000km.
What is the price of the Ather Rizta?
The Ather Rizta lineup starts at Rs 1.15 lakh for the base S 2.9 variant, and Rs 1.32 lakh for the Z 2.9. The larger battery pack S 3.7 will set you back Rs 1.38 lakh, while the top-spec Z 3.7 variant is priced at Rs 1.52 lakh. The add-on AtherStack Pro package, which includes Magic Twist, Google Maps, park assist, and more, costs between Rs 14,000 and Rs 20,000 depending on the variant.
All prices are ex-showroom, Bengaluru, and are inclusive of the PM e-Drive subsidy.
