Introduction
Kolkata, July 6th, 2024 – Ather Energy, a leading electric scooter manufacturer in India, introduced its new family scooter, Rizta, at the ‘Meet Rizta’ event in Kolkata. The event offered attendees an immersive experience with the Rizta and Ather’s first smart helmet, Halo.
A New Era for Family Scooters
Rizta marks Ather’s entry into the family scooter segment, known for its performance-oriented 450 series. Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer at Ather Energy, highlighted the Rizta’s design catering to family needs with its spacious seat, ample storage, and various safety features.
Advanced Features and Design
Comfortable and Spacious
The Rizta offers one of the largest and most comfortable seats in its class, ideal for family rides. With 56 liters of storage space, including a 34-liter under-seat capacity and an optional 22-liter Frunk accessory, it provides ample room for daily essentials.
Safety First
Equipped with SkidControl™, Rizta ensures stable rides on low-friction surfaces like gravel and sand. Additional safety features include FallSafe™, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Theft and Tow Detect, and Ping My Scooter.
Performance and Convenience
The Rizta comes in two models with three variants: Rizta S and Rizta Z, featuring a 2.9 kWh battery and a top-end Rizta Z with a 3.7 kWh battery. The 2.9 kWh variants offer a range of 123 km, while the 3.7 kWh variant provides 159 km. All variants have a top speed of 80 kmph and include ride assist features like MagicTwist™, AutoHold™, and Reverse Mode.
The Halo Helmet
Ather also showcased the Halo helmet, featuring audio by Harman Kardon, auto WearDetect technology, wireless charging, and handlebar controls for music and calls. The helmet also supports Ather ChitChat™ for rider-to-pillion communication.
Warranty and Pricing
All Rizta variants come with an optional 5-year warranty program, ‘Ather Battery Protect,’ ensuring battery health and coverage for 60,000 km. Home charging solutions include the 350W Ather portable charger for the 2.9 kWh variants and the 700W Ather Duo charger for the 3.7 kWh variant.
Pricing
- Rizta S (2.9 kWh): INR 1,11,469
- Rizta Z (2.9 kWh): INR 1,26,469
- Rizta Z (3.7 kWh): INR 1,46,469
Conclusion
The introduction of Rizta signifies Ather’s commitment to expanding its range and catering to diverse customer needs. With its blend of comfort, safety, and advanced technology, the Rizta is set to become a favorite among Kolkata’s families.
