Ather 450S 2.9 kWh vs Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
On running cost, the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh 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.
The Ather 450S 2.9 kWh is the stronger all-round pick here, leading on a lower price, a higher top speed and more power. Look at the Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh mainly if styling or brand sway you. Leads 5-0 of 9 tracked specs.
| Head-to-head 9 specs compared |  Ather 450S 2.9 kWh ₹1,27,888 Wins 5 of 9 |  Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh ₹1,29,999 Wins 0 of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,27,888Best | ₹1,29,999 |
| On-road (Delhi, est.) | ₹1,00,446Best | ₹1,02,599 |
| Range | 122 km ARAI | 123 km ARAI |
| Battery | 2.9 kWh | 2.9 kWh |
| Charging | Bundled portable AC home charger: approx 6 hr 36 min (0-80%) / 8 hr 36 min (0-100%). Ather Grid DC fast charging (~1.5 km/min). | 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 | 5.4 kWBest | 4.3 kW |
| Top speed | 90 km/hBest | 80 km/h |
| Est. annual saving vs petrol | ₹30,174 | ₹30,174 |
| Est. insurance (year 1) | ₹2,558Best | ₹2,600 |
"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.
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FAQ
Which is better, the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh or the Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh?
The Ather 450S 2.9 kWh is the stronger all-round pick here, leading on a lower price, a higher top speed and more power. Look at the Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh mainly if styling or brand sway you.
Is the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh or the Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh cheaper?
The Ather 450S 2.9 kWh is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,27,888 versus ₹1,29,999. On-road in Delhi, the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh is cheaper (₹1,00,446).
Which has more real-world range, the Ather 450S 2.9 kWh or the Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh?
A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.