Ather Energy has further expanded its family scooter lineup with the addition of a new variant of the Rizta S, now offered with a larger 3.7kWh battery. The model has been priced at Rs 1.37 lakh, ex-showroom, and is Rs 13,000 cheaper than the top-end Rizta Z with the same battery. Bookings for the new variant are now open both online and across the company’s showroom network. Deliveries are scheduled to begin later this month. Here’s a quick look at everything that you need to know.
Ather Rizta S 3.7 kWh: All you need to know
The S trim, which was earlier available only with a 2.9kWh pack, now gets the same battery used in the Z 3.7kWh variant, offering a claimed IDC range of 159 km on a fully juiced battery. Despite the price difference, both models are powered by the same motor and deliver a top speed of 80 kmph.
Ather has made some feature cuts in the new S variant. It skips the TFT touchscreen found in the Z variant to make it more affordable. However, it gets a 7-inch DeepView LCD display, auto hold, turn-by-turn navigation, emergency stop signal, and other features.In terms of hardware, the new variant continues to employ a telescopic fork at the front and a single shock absorber at the back. For braking, it gets a 200mm disc at the front and a 130mm drum at the rear, along with a combined braking system.In terms of practicality, the Rizta S 3.7kWh continues to offer the same 34-litre underseat storage along with an additional 22-litre front frunk. The model is also covered under Ather’s 8-year or 80,000km battery warranty, which guarantees a minimum of 70% battery health during the ownership period. The scooter is compatible with Ather’s wide fast-charging network, Ather Grid, which now has over 3,900 locations across India.
