Ather Rizta is Ather Energy’s family-focused EV scooter, launched in April 2024. It’s built to combine comfort, practicality, and smart features for daily urban commuting. Rather than pushing for performance, it emphasises ride ease, storage space, and a feature-rich experience that appeals to riders looking for more than just basic transportation.

In terms of options, the Rizta comes in two main models (S and Z), with battery choices of 2.9 kWh and 3.7 kWh. The S-2.9kWh version offers a claimed IDC range of ~123 km, while the top-end Z-3.7kWh version boosts that to ~159-160 km. Top speed is around 80-82 km/h, enough for city and suburban roads.

The Rizta comes with a range of rider-friendly features: a long flat seat with pillion backrest, generous under-seat storage (~34 L) and even an optional “frunk” (front trunk) accessory adding ~22 L more space. Ride comfort is aided by telescopic front forks and a mono-shock rear, with a well-thought-out frame (underbone chassis) that offers good stability.

On the tech and safety side, Rizta includes features such as “SkidControl” (traction control), Emergency Stop Signal, Theft & Tow alerts, Auto-Hold, reverse mode, and connected services via Ather Stack 6 software. The display options differ by variant: more basic on the S, richer TFT touchscreen & navigation in Z variants.

Pricing for the Rizta starts around ₹1,10,000 (ex-showroom) for the base S-2.9kWh, and goes up to ~ ₹1,45,000 for the Z-3.7kWh variant, depending on city and variant specs.

In short, the Ather Rizta is designed for riders who want a spacious, feature-rich electric scooter that’s comfortable for family use, generous with storage, and decently ranged, rather than going for outright speed or sportiness. If you like, I can also pull together a bullet-list of strengths & drawbacks or compare it directly with its rivals like Chetak Electric or TVS iQube.