Ather Rizta S vs Honda Activa E
Ather Rizta SVSHonda Activa E
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Ather Rizta S
8.1/10 SEV score
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.
Honda Activa E
6/10 SEV score
Expert Verdict
The running cost is high because of the battery swapping costs offered by Honda and we cannot charge the scooter in home. It offers a decent performance, but lags in terms of range. The ride quality is good, but doesn’t feel as nimble as other competitors.
Based on SEV score and how each EV scores on price, range, battery, charging time, speed, power and boot space.
Key numbers
Rizta SActiva E
Starting Price
₹1.22 - 1.45 Lakh
₹1.18- 1.52 Lakh
Real-World Range
125 km
70 km
Battery
2.9/3.7
1.5 x 2
DC Charging Time
4 Hrs
N/A Mins
Top Speed
80 km/h
80 km/h
Peak Power
4.3 kW
6 kW
Boot Space
34 + 22
N/A
Range reality check
Ather Rizta S
Honda Activa E
Claimed range is the lab figure. Real-world range is what SearchEV expects in everyday Indian conditions.
Key Highlights
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
Price
₹1.22 - 1.45 Lakh
₹1.18- 1.52 Lakh
SEV Score
8.1/10
6/10
Claimed Range
159 km
102 km
True Range
125 km
70 km
Top Speed
80 km/h
80 km/h
Battery Capacity
2.9/3.7
1.5 x 2
Peak Power
4.3 kW
6 kW
Boot Space
34 + 22
N/A
DC Charging Time
4 Hrs
N/A Mins
AC Charging Time
8.5 Hrs
6.50 Hrs
Battery Warranty
3 years/30,000 km, whichever is earlier
3 years/50000 kms (whichever comes first)
Pros & Cons
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
What's good
- 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
- Swappable battery setup makes charging convenient
- Decent build quality and finish
- Riding experience is quite comfortable
- Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model is also on offer, which lowers upfront cost
What's not good
- 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
- No boot space or any kind of storage
- No home charging option at all
- Very limited availability
- Pretty expensive for what it offers
Dimensions & Capacity
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
L x W x H (mm)
1850 x 750 x 1140
1854 x 700 x 1125
Wheelbase
1285 mm
1310 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
171 mm
Frunk Space
22 L
–
Seating Capacity
2
2
Kerb Weight
125
118
Battery & Motor
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Detachable Battery
No
No
Motor Type
PMSM
PMSM
Motor Power
4.3 kW
6 kW
Max Torque
22 Nm
22 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Belt Drive
–
Drive Modes
Zip & Smart eco
Econ, Standard, Sport
Regenerative Braking
–
Single, integrated level of regenerative braking
Performance
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
Acceleration (0-100)
Acceleration (0-40) in 4.7
Acceleration (0-40) in 7.3
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Mono Shock
3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Front Brake
Disc
Disc-160 mm
Rear Brake
Drum with CBS
Drum-130 mm
Tyres & Wheels
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
Tyre & Wheel
90/90-12 tubeless tyres (Front) & 100/80-12 tubeless tyres (Rear)
90/90-12 & 110/80-12
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
No
No
Charging
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
AC Charger
15 A (3.3 kW)
330W
AC Charging Time
5 - 7.5 hours
6.50 hrs
DC Fast Charger
Ather Grid
–
DC Fast Charging Time
15 km in 10 min
–
Warranty
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
Battery Warranty
3 Year or 30,000 km
3 Yr/50,000 km
Motor Warranty
3 Year or 30,000 km
–
Vehicle Warranty
3 Year or 30,000 km
3 Yr/50,000 km
Top Features
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
Top Features
- 7" DeepView™ Display
- AtherStack 7
- Large Seat
- Wide Pillion Backrest
- Spacious Floorboard
- 56 L Storage Space
- Honda e: Swap Technology
- Activa e: Honda RoadSync Duo App
- Smart Key
- Disc brake with CBS
- Integrated frame and Power unit
- LED Taillights
- Braking Type Combi Brake System
- DRLs
- Keyless Ignition
Exterior
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
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
- Stylish LED lighting
- Smart rear design
- Diamond-cut alloys
- Integrated frame and power unit
Interior
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
Interior
- 675 mm long seat
- Flat footboard
- 0.5 L glove box
- Dual front utility pockets
- USB Type-C charging port
- H-Smart Key
- Reverse mode
Performance
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
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
- 22 Nm torque
- 102 km IDC range
- 80 km/h top speed
- 0–60 km/h in 7.3 sec
- Econ, Standard & Sport modes
- Dual 1.5 kWh swappable batteries
- Telescopic front suspension
- 3-step adjustable rear suspension
- 171 mm ground clearance
Infotainment & Tech
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
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
- 7-inch TFT display
- 5-inch TFT display on base variant
- Honda RoadSync Duo
- Smartphone connectivity
- Navigation
- Call controls
- Music controls
- Real-time vehicle location
- Battery swap station locator
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Maintenance reminders
- OTA updates
- Smart Find
- Smart Safe
- Smart Unlock
- Smart Start
Convenience
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
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
- Honda RoadSync Duo for seamless mobile integration
- All essential information at a glance.
- Day & Night modes for optimal clarity.
- Control everything with easy toggles
- Smart Find
- Smart Unlock
- Smart Safe
- Smart Start
- Navigation
- Initiate Calls
- Control Music
- Swapping Stations
- Reminders
- Reverse with ease
- OTA Updates
- Dual Pockets with 15W USB-C Port
Safety
Ather Rizta SHonda Activa E
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
- 160 mm front disc brake
- 130 mm rear drum brake
- LED headlamp
- LED tail lamp
- LED indicators
- LED DRLs
- Side-stand inhibitor
- Topple alert
- Tubeless tyres
- IP65-rated battery packs
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