We noticed the growing market in the electric two-wheeler space in India and realised that a simple spec comparision would help potential buyers make a better, more informed decision. We chose these three as our contenders as they fall in similar price brackets and come from well-known and established brands in our country
[Read more…]Ather Announce Expansion of ‘The Juggernaut’
Ather have announced the expansion of their product testing and validation centre – The Juggernaut, in Begur, Bengaluru. Covering an area of 38,692 sq ft, the expansion of this facility should ensure the quality, reliability and performance of their scooters while also accelerating product development, testing and validation.
[Read more…]Spec Comparo: Simple One vs Ather 450X vs TVS iQube ST
The Simple One electric scooter has been updated and not only does it get a powerful motor but also ample range. Considering that the Simple One will take on the Ather 450X 3.7 kWh and the TVS iQube ST 5.1 kWh, we decided to do a comparison among the three scooters to find out what sets the Simple One apart.
[Read more…]The Ather 450X Updated
The Ather 450X is almost 12 years old now and it was in need of some changes. Are the ones brought about sufficient? We went to Bengaluru to find out.
Ather Rizta Test Review – Pay to Win
The Ather Rizta is a little bit different from the competition. Ather already have the 450 series in their line-up for outright performance, so they did not try to make the Rizta a jack of all trades; instead focusing on specific areas relevant to family scooter buyers. We lived with it for a few days to find out how much it delivers on that promise
[Read more…]Ather Rizta First Ride Review – Hamara Ather?
The Ather Rizta promises to be a family scooter while retaining the fun-to-ride aspect that is synonymous with the Ather brand. We take a closer look.
Story: Sayantan De
Photography: Sanjay Raikar
The founders of Ather Energy set out to create a performance scooter with handling to match and this they achieved with the 450 series. It packed a bunch of thoughtful features to make life easier on a day-to-day basis. However, “performance” is a niche market in India, so Ather decided to apply their know-how to creating their version of the ultimate family scooter and they called it the Rizta. We think this is a stylised version of the Urdu word rishta, which means “relation”. Can the family scooter become a family member? We went to Nandi Hills in Bengaluru to find out.
[Read more…]Spec Comparo: Ather Rizta S, TVS iQube 2.2 kWh, Ola S1 Air, Bajaj Chetak Urbane, Vida V1 Plus
Ather’s first electric scooter, the Ather 450S, was aimed squarely at the enthusiasts, but that is always a small slice of the pie. The volume market in scooters is in the family scooter segment. So, Ather’s newest model, the Ather Rizta is targeted for this customer demographic. Here’s how it stacks up against its rivals in the market:
[Read more…]New Ather Rizta Launched from Rs 1.10 Lakh
The Ather Rizta, the Bengaluru-based EV startup’s newest offering, is targeted at families rather than performance enthusiasts unlike their previous 450 series. To that effect, Ather have imbued it with an array of thoughtful features and accessories to make it a compelling offering in the family scooter market, regardless of the powertrain (electric or petrol). The prices start at Rs 1.10 lakh for the Rizta S, going up to Rs 1.25 lakh for the Rizta Z (2.9 kWh) and Rs 30,000 more for the larger 3.7-kWh battery version of the Rizta Z (all ex-showroom).
[Read more…]Mobility On Two Wheels – Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
Two-wheeler stalls at the first-ever Bharat Mobility Global Expo were abuzz with bike displays ranging from the super cool Hero 450 Rally to the new Suzuki GSX-8R. There was a lot that caught our eye.
[Read more…]Ather 450S First Ride Review
The Ather 450S is a more affordable variant of the popular EV scooter that has been launched to appeal to a wider audience. We recently got to swing a leg over and here are our first impressions.
Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Apurva Ambep
