The scoreboard
Expert Verdict
The Ather Rizta S moves away from Ather’s intentional design attribution of a sporty electric scooter to a much more utilitarian silhouette. It delivers good torque without causing sudden wheel spins or jerky movement – it is predictable. It's perfect for riders who need different ride modes for adaptability. With 12-inch wheels, the scooter is designed for easy commutes, and the high ground clearance is a bonus on Indian roads. It also comes with a solid add-on warranty for peace of mind.
Expert Verdict
The Hero Vida VX2 is Vida's family electric scooter, and it now spans five variants across two sub-families: the Go 2.2 (also sold as the Go 2.2 RQ with a faster charger), Go FB 3.1, Go 3.4, Plus 3.4 and Plus 4.4. Every version uses the same 6kW swingarm-mounted motor. What separates them is battery capacity, top speed, braking hardware, display type and other features. Four of the five run removable battery packs that can be carried indoors for charging, and that remains the VX2's defining trait at a time when the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ather Rizta and the new Ather Konarc all use fixed batteries. On price, the range opens near the entry point of the family e-scooter segment and tops out above the Rizta Z 3.5 and Chetak 3501 and below the Konarc iQube S. The VX2 gets the fundamentals right. It's light, easy to ride and smoothly calibrated, and the Plus 4.4 claims more certified range than any similarly priced rival.
Based on SEV score and how each EV scores on price, range, battery, charging time, speed, power and boot space.
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Range reality check
Claimed range is the lab figure. Real-world range is what SearchEV expects in everyday Indian conditions.
Key Highlights
Pros & Cons
- Practicality is well balanced
- A clean, boxy and bulky design
- Impressive 7-inch touchscreen
- A total of 56 litres of storage space
- Seats are wide & comfortable
- Build quality is impressive
- Skid Control & Fall Safe features
- Removable batteries on most variants, charged on or off the scooter, plus DC fast-charging access
- The Plus 4.4 claims a more certified range than any similarly priced rival, with a 90 kmph top speed
- Smooth, predictable throttle response and a useful boost function on the Plus variants
- Light kerb weight, agile handling and a stable, planted feel at speed
- A wide, long seat and a low 777 mm seat height suit riders of most sizes
- Top speed is just 80 km/h
- Very slow charging (~8.5 hrs)
- Extra money for a lot of features
- Drum brakes at the rear
- 27.2-litre underseat storage on most variants trails behind rivals
- Firm front suspension sends sharp bumps through at low speed
- Small 4.3-inch display for even the top variant
- Flimsy battery and charging-port flaps
Dimensions & Capacity
Battery & Motor
Performance
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Tyres & Wheels
Charging
Warranty
Top Features
- 7" DeepView™ Display
- AtherStack 7
- Large Seat
- Wide Pillion Backrest
- Spacious Floorboard
- 56 L Storage Space
- Regenerative Braking
- LED Projector Headlamp
- Follow Me Home
- Two-way Throttle for Reverse & Regen Assist
- Geo-fencing
- Turn-by-turn Navigation
Exterior
- LED Headlamp
- LED Tail Lamp
- LED Turn Indicators
- 12-inch Alloy Wheels
- 90/90-12 Front Tubeless Tyre
- 100/80-12 Rear Tubeless Tyre
- Pillion Grab Handle
- Pillion Backrest
- Telescopic Front Suspension
- Rear Monoshock Suspension
- LED Projector Headlamp
- All-LED Lighting
- LED Position Lamp
- LED Tail/Stop Lamp
- LED Turn Indicators
- 12-inch Alloy Wheels
- Tubeless Tyres
- Single-piece Seat
- Integrated Grab Rail
Interior
- Under-seat Storage
- Front/Frunk Storage
- Removable Battery Packs
- USB Charging Port
- Comfortable Flat Floorboard
Performance
- 4.3 kW Peak Motor Power
- 22 Nm Peak Torque
- 80 km/h Top Speed
- 0–40 km/h in 4.7 seconds
- 15° Gradeability
- PMSM Motor
- Coasting Regeneration
- 123 km / 161 km IDC Range
- Zip™, Eco & SmartEco™ Riding Modes
- AutoHold™
- TrueRange™ Display
- 6 kW PMSM Motor
- Eco, Ride & Sport Modes*
- Regenerative Braking
- Two-way Throttle for Reverse & Regen Assist
- Boost Mode
Infotainment & Tech
- 7-inch DeepView™ Display
- Cortex Series Processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 8 GB Storage
- Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
- 4G LTE Connectivity
- GNSS with AGPS
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Call & Music Controls
- Ather App™ Connectivity
- Ride Stories
- Push Navigation
- Alexa Skills
- Savings Tracker
- OTA Updates
- 4.3-inch TFT Display
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Turn-by-turn Navigation
- VIDA Smartphone App
- Call & SMS Alerts
- OTA Updates
- Remote Vehicle Monitoring
- Geo-fencing
- Remote Immobilisation
- Ride Data / Vehicle Information
Convenience
- 34-litre Under-seat Storage
- 780 mm Seat Height
- Auto Indicator Cut-off
- Guide-me-home Lights
- Find My Scooter
- Ather Connect™ Features
- Side-stand Motor Cut-off
- Removable Batteries for Indoor Charging
- Fast Charging
- Follow Me Home
- Reverse Mode
- Phone Charging
- Smart Connectivity
- 27.2 L Under-seat Storage
- 6.1 L Front Storage
Safety
- Vehicle FallSafe™
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- ParkSafe™
- Tow & Theft Notifications
- 200 mm Front Disc Brake
- 130 mm Rear Drum Brake with CBS
- IP67 Motor Protection
- IPX7 Battery Water & Dust Resistance
- Combined Braking System (CBS)
- Front Disc Brake
- Rear Drum Brake
- Side-stand Motor Cut-off
- Crash/Fall Alerts
- IP67 Battery Rating
- LED Lighting
- Low Battery Indicator
- Stand Alarm
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