Ampere Nexus ST vs Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
On running cost, the Ampere Nexus ST saves more versus petrol (about ₹30,174/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.
Pick the Ampere Nexus ST for a higher top speed and a bigger battery; choose the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh for a lower price and more power. Leads 4-2 of 9 tracked specs.
| Head-to-head 9 specs compared |  Ampere Nexus ST ₹1,24,890 Wins 2 of 9 |  Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh ₹1,14,999 Wins 4 of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,24,890 | ₹1,14,999Best |
| On-road (Delhi, est.) | ₹97,388 | ₹87,299Best |
| Range | 136 km ARAI | 123 km ARAI |
| Battery | 3 kWhBest | 2.9 kWh |
| Charging | Bundled 15A AC home charger; ~3 hr 20 min for a full charge. No fast-charge option. | Bundled portable AC home charger: approx 6 hr 30 min (0-80%) / ~8.5 hr (0-100%). Ather Grid DC fast charging (~1.5 km/min). |
| Motor | 4 kW | 4.3 kWBest |
| Top speed | 93 km/hBest | 80 km/h |
| Est. annual saving vs petrol | ₹30,174 | ₹30,174 |
| Est. insurance (year 1) | ₹2,498 | ₹2,300Best |
"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.
Full details: Ampere Nexus ST · Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh
FAQ
Which is better, the Ampere Nexus ST or the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh?
Pick the Ampere Nexus ST for a higher top speed and a bigger battery; choose the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh for a lower price and more power.
Is the Ampere Nexus ST or the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh cheaper?
The Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,14,999 versus ₹1,24,890. On-road in Delhi, the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh is cheaper (₹87,299).
Which has more real-world range, the Ampere Nexus ST or the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh?
A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.