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Ather Energy Scooter
Ather Energy Rizta
The family-sized Ather: a longer saddle, deeper storage and a 123 km claimed range.
On sale ₹1.2 lakh – ₹1.36 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹1.2 lakh – ₹1.36 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Claimed range
- 123 km
- Battery
- 3.7 kWh
- Power
- 4.5 bhp
- Torque
- 22 Nm
- Top speed
- 80 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 110 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Seats
- 2
- Fuel
- Electric
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹1.2 lakh - ₹1.36 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched September 2025
Range spread ₹1.2 lakh – ₹1.36 lakh
Ather Energy Rizta variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Rizta electric single-speed 2.9 kWh battery option · Twin rear shock absorbers | ₹1.2 lakh |
| Rizta S electric single-speed 3.7 kWh battery option · Front disc and ABS | ₹1.28 lakh |
| Rizta S with High-Speed Charger electric single-speed Wall charger and installation · Extended warranty on the battery | ₹1.36 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Range and charging
Claimed range
123 km
Battery capacity
3.7 kWh
Charging
Roughly four and a half hours from empty on a home socket; the optional charger reaches 80 per cent in just under ninety minutes
Range depends on speed, temperature, load and route. Confirm the test cycle and charging conditions behind any quoted figure.
Performance and powertrain
- Maximum power
- 4.5 bhp
- Maximum torque
- 22 Nm
- Top speed
- 80 km/h
Specifications
Motor, battery and charging
| Motor | 4.5 bhp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 22 Nm |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh |
| Claimed range | 123 km |
| Charging | Roughly four and a half hours from empty on a home socket; the optional charger reaches 80 per cent in just under ninety minutes |
| Top speed | 80 kmph |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 110 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 2 persons |
| Suspension | Telescopic front fork, twin rear shock absorbers with preload setting |
| Brakes | Front disc on the higher trim, rear drum, combined braking system |
| Tyres | Front and rear 90/90-12, tubeless |
| Safety equipment | Combined braking with hazard lamps and an anti-theft alert; no official crash rating applies |
Dimensions
| Length | 2460 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Rizta
The Rizta is Ather’s admission that most Indian scooters carry more than one person. The saddle is long, flat and hinged so that the pillion has something to sit on, the footboard is wide enough for a passenger to place both feet rather than straddle, and the front of the bodywork opens into storage that takes a full-face helmet — the practical details that separate a family scooter from a sporty one priced within ₹30,000 of it.
The drivetrain is deliberately detuned against the 450X. 22 Nm still arrives instantly, so the scooter feels eager from a standstill and never sounds strained, but the 80 km/h ceiling means the rider is planning an overtake rather than executing one on a fast stretch. The longer range figure is a function of that lower peak demand as much as of the battery, and in a weekly recharge pattern it is the more useful trade.
What is given up is the sharpness that made the marque’s reputation. The chassis is softer than the 450X over broken surfaces, the plastic bodywork reports its age over expansion joints, and the front disc and the better braking package are reserved for the upper trim. As a replacement for a petrol family scooter it is a persuasive argument; as a machine to enjoy riding it is a diluted one.
- 123 km claimed range — the longest electric figure here
- Flat dual saddle and a full-face-helmet storage well
- Same connected console as the costlier 450X
Features
Instrumentation
- Touchscreen console shared with the 450X
- Turn-by-turn navigation and route-based range advice
- Battery temperature and charge-cycle health data
- Maintenance and tyre-pressure alerts
Convenience
- Long flat pillion panel with a grab rail
- Under-seat storage sized for a full-face helmet
- Parking assist and reverse mode
- Family accounts with shared ride history
Chassis
- Low-mounted battery under the floorboard for a flat foot area
- Telescopic fork with twin rear shock absorbers
- Front disc on the S trim, drum at the rear
- 12-inch wheels shod with tubeless tyres
Pros and cons
What we like
- The only electric here with a saddle and footboard sized for two
- Longest claimed range of the three EVs listed
- Storage swallows a full-face helmet without a hook
What we would change
- 80 km/h top speed makes a fast road overtake a plan rather than a reflex
- Front disc is reserved for the upper trim
- Bodywork rattles over joints more than the 450X does
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.2/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.2 out of 5
Lowest rated
Performance
3.8/5
Power, acceleration & riding dynamics
- Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 3.8/5 Good
- Features Equipment & rider features 4.5/5 Excellent
- Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 4.1/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 3.8/5 Good
- Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 4.2/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 4.5/5 Excellent
- Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.3/5 Very strong
The family-sized Ather: a longer saddle, deeper storage and a 123 km claimed range.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Ather Rizta cost?
Ex-showroom Delhi NCR the band is ₹1.20 lakh to ₹1.36 lakh with the charger pack, which places it between the petrol 125s and the costlier 450X.
What range should an owner expect from the Rizta?
The claim is 123 km. With two aboard and city traffic, 95-105 km is the realistic expectation, and the figure holds up better than most because the motor is rarely working hard.
Is the Rizta better than the 450X for a family?
For carrying a passenger and shopping it is clearly the more useful scooter, and it charges on the same hardware. The 450X remains the better machine to ride alone and faster.
Can the Rizta be charged from an ordinary socket?
Yes — the supplied home charger plugs into a standard 15 A outlet and takes the pack from empty in about four and a half hours. A dedicated wiring run is still advisable.
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