Key Highlights
- Ather Rizta e-scooter caters family-segment consumers
- Comes with a single battery pack option
- Price in India starts at Rs. 1.15 lakh (ex showroom)
- Competes with popular models from TVS, OLA, and others
The much awaited Ather Rizta electric scooter finally made its debut last week at the Ather Community Day 2024. Categorized as a family-centric scooter, the Rizta is launched with dual battery pack options in the country. At an asking price of Rs. 1.15 lakh (ex showroom), the Rizta comes as a strong contender in the mid-range E2W segment. But if you are looking for its alternates, we’ve listed the top rivals of the Ather’s first family e-scooter below. Take a look:
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TVS iQube E-Scooter
TVS iQube e-scooter range is amongst the primary contenders taking on the Rizta with its capable powertrain and features. This e-scooter is priced slightly higher compared to the Rizta but offers a bigger battery and better range dynamics overall.
- Is powered by a BLDC hub-mounted electric motor
- Motor output is rated at 4.4 kW (peak power), while torque produced is 33 Nm torque
- Is powered by a 3.4 kWh battery (base and mid variant), whereas the top model is packed with a 4.56 kWh battery
- IP67 certified battery
- Range delivery with the standard variant is up to 145 km per charge
- Standard battery charging time is around 4 hour 30 minutes
- Integrated with 12.7-inch TFT instrument cluster
- Price in India starts at Rs. 1.26 lakh
Hero Vida V1 Pro E-Scooter
Hero Electric’s first E2W, i.e., the Vida V1 Pro also stands out as one of the most powerful rival to the newly launched Ather Rizta. This e-scooter offering around 163 km per charge range handles the range anxiety while offering a premium ride experience below Rs. 1.50 lakh price range (ex showroom).
- Propelled by a PMSM hub electric motor
- Its electric motor produces a peak power of 6 kW and 25 Nm torque
- Backed by a 3.94 kWh battery
- Can offer a maximum range of up to 163 km on a full charge
- Standard battery charging time is around 5.5 hours
- Is capable of reaching up to 80 kmph top speed
- Flauts a 7-inch TFT touchscreen with turn by turn navigation and other features
- Decent under seat storage
- Price in India starts at Rs. 1.45 lakh
Also Read: Ather Rizta E-Scooter Variants Detailed
2024 Bajaj Chetak E-Scooter
Next up in the line is the Bajaj Chetak electric scooter which was refreshed earlier this year. The 2024 Bajaj Chetak takes the title for top Ather Rizta rival by offering up to 123 km range and several smart features with a starting price under Rs. 1.20 lakh.
- Is powered by a BLDC hub motor
- Offers a 4kW power output and 20 Nm torque
- Gets backed by a 3.2 kWh battery module
- Approx. 4.3 hours for a full battery charge using a standard charger
- Can deliver a riding range of 127 km per charge
- Reaches up to 73 kmph top speed
- Features a 5-inch TFT touch screen displaying important ride dynamics including turn by turn navigation
- Price in India starts at Rs. 1.15 lakh (same as the Ather Rizta)
