Ather Energy officially launched the Rizta electric scooter on April 6 this year. The Rizta is available in two choices for battery packs – 2.9 kWh and 3.7 kWh.
The two-wheeler manufacturer started the delivery of the 2.9 kWh version last month. However, there has been a delay in the delivery of the 3.7 kWh version up until now. According to media reports, Ather will start delivering the Rizta 3.7 kWh by the end of July.
Power, Range and Battery
Ather claims that the 3.7 kWh battery pack offers a range of up to 159 km on a full charge. Moreover, it has IP67 certification, ensuring dust and water resistance for the battery pack.
The electric scooter uses the same electric motor as the one in the 450X. This motor delivers a maximum power output of 4.3 kW and reaches a peak torque of 22 Nm. Moreover, the acceleration from 0 to 40 kph takes only 4.7 seconds. With an IP66 rating, the electric motor is water and dust resistance.
It includes Ather’s Duo 700W charger, capable of charging the scooter from 0-80 percent in 4 hours. Also, it takes 6 hours and 10 minutes for a full charge. When connected to Ather Grid, it can recharge 15 km range in 10 minutes.
Features
The 3.7 kWh variant has an impressive feature called Magic Twist. This enables riders to increase brake regeneration by twisting the throttle in the opposite direction. Also, there is another feature called Skid Control, which functions as a traction control system.
The Rizta S base model has a DeepView LCD instrument console, which offers turn-by-turn navigation. Meanwhile, the Z variant features a TFT screen and uses Google Maps for navigation.
The Z trim features a standard pillion backrest and a premium seat, whereas the S trim includes a standard seat without a pillion backrest. Moreover, the spacious floorboard offers 56L storage space.
Wrapping Up
Ather priced the Rizta Z 2.9 kWh battery at ₹1.27 lakh (ex-showroom) and is available for deliveries. Meanwhile, the ex-showroom price for the Ather Rizta Z with a 3.7 kWh battery is ₹1.47 lakh. The delivery of the 3.7 kWh battery will begin soon, at the end of July.
