Ather 450S 3.7 kWh vs Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh

Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify

On running cost, the Ather 450S 3.7 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.

Our verdict

Pick the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh for a higher top speed and more power; choose the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh for a lower price and a lower on-road cost. Leads 3-3 of 9 tracked specs.

Head-to-head 9 specs compared Ather 450S 3.7 kWh Ather 450S 3.7 kWh ₹1,45,999 Wins 3 of 9 Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh ₹1,14,999 Wins 3 of 9
Price (ex-showroom) ₹1,45,999 ₹1,14,999Best
On-road (Delhi, est.) ₹1,18,919 ₹87,299Best
Range 161 km ARAI 123 km ARAI
Battery 3.7 kWhBest 2.9 kWh
Charging Bundled portable AC home charger: approx 4 hr 30 min (0-80%) / 5 hr 45 min (0-100%) on the 3.7 kWh pack. 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) ₹2,920 ₹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: Ather 450S 3.7 kWh · Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh

FAQ

Which is better, the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh or the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh?

Pick the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh for a higher top speed and more power; choose the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh for a lower price and a lower on-road cost.

Is the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh or the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh cheaper?

The Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,14,999 versus ₹1,45,999. On-road in Delhi, the Ather Rizta S 2.9 kWh is cheaper (₹87,299).

Which has more real-world range, the Ather 450S 3.7 kWh 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.