Pune (Voice news service):- Ather Energy, one of India’s electric two-wheeler manufacturers, today delivered 501 Ather Rizta family scooters at its ‘Meet Rizta’ event in Pune at Orchid Hotel. This is the largest single day delivery by Ather till date. The event was attended by community members, electric vehicle enthusiasts and new Rizta owners. Attendees had the opportunity to explore Ather’s experience zones, which provided them with an immersive experience and in-depth understanding of the brand’s advanced technology and design philosophy.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy, said, “We are thrilled to deliver 501 Rizta scooters in Pune, an important market for us, and one of the largest two-wheeler markets in India. Over the years we built a strong community with the 450 series. Now, we’ve introduced Rizta that prioritises comfort, convenience and safety and caters to consumers seeking a scooter that is perfect for family needs. It is built for those who need a practical, reliable and technologically advanced scooter that is ideal for daily use. We are confident that the consumer demand for Rizta will continue to grow in the coming months.”
The Rizta has been designed and engineered keeping families in mind, prioritizing comfort, convenience, and safety. The Rizta has a large and comfortable seat and offers a storage space of 56L – including a 34L underseat capacity and an optional 22L frunk accessory. It also has a large floorboard that provides the rider with ample leg space. Additionally, the Rizta has several safety features like SkidControl™, as well as features that were previously available on Ather’s 450 series of scooters such as FallSafe™, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Theft & Tow Detect, and Ping My Scooter. The Rizta is available in two models and three variants: Rizta S and Rizta Z with a 2.9 kWh battery, and a top-end model Rizta Z with a 3.7 kWh battery. The 2.9 kWh variants are expected to have a range of 123 km, while the 3.7 kWh variant will offer a range of 159 km.
Ather Energy, as an electric scooter manufacturer, is also committed to expanding charging infrastructure as a crucial component of the EV ecosystem, to ensure a seamless and hassle-free experience for riders. Its network of fast-charging stations for two-wheelers, known as the Ather Grid, provides access to 1900 fast-charging points across the country. The company currently has 200 Experience Centers across the country, where customers can test ride and purchase Ather scooters. Ather has 2 manufacturing plants in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, one each for vehicle assembly and battery manufacturing and an upcoming third manufacturing facility in Bidkin, AURIC, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra.
The Ather Rizta S with 2.9 kWh will be priced at INR 1,10,156 (ex-showroom Pune). The Ather Rizta Z with 2.9 kWh and Rizta with 3.7 kWh will be available at INR 1,25,156 and INR 1,45,157 (ex-showroom Pune).
