Since Rizta’s battery capacity will be similar, it could have a similiar range figure to the corresponding model in the 450 lineup.
Ahead of its launch on April 6, Ather has confirmed that its upcoming Rizta electric scooter will use the same battery pack as the existing 450 range. However, the startup hasn’t specified which capacity specifically.
- Ather has two battery capacities currently – 2.9kWh, 3.7kWh
- Rizta will likely be heavier and thus, have lower range
Ather Rizta battery, range, boot size
Currently Ather has two battery packs that underpin its 450 range – 2.9kWh and 3.7kWh. It remains to be determined which one will find its way onto the Rizta. The closest rivals to the Ather Rizta will be the TVS iQube and the Bajaj Chetak Premium, which have battery capacities of 3.04kWh and 2.88kWh, respectively.
The 450X with the 2.9kWh battery has a claimed range of 111km, while the model with the 3.7kWh battery has a 150km claimed range (both IDC figures). Since the Rizta will be much larger and quite a bit heavier than the petite 450 line of e-scooters, its claimed range number will be a little bit lesser.
It is also possible that two battery capacities will be available on the Rizta, like on the 450X currently. Although it remains to be seen if both options are available right from the start. This is a decision that will be dictated by the future of the FAME subsidy.
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