Real-world range
80–90 km
What the Ather Rizta Z realistically covers on one charge in mixed city riding. Brochure (IDC) figures are higher — speed, rider weight and traffic bring the real number down.
2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh
The Rizta Z 2.9 kWh is the value entry into Ather's family scooter — the same practical Rizta Z body and features with a smaller battery for a lower price. Best for buyers with short city commutes who want Ather's software and charging network and do not need the range of the 3.7 kWh pack.
At a glance₹1,35,046 reference price · Real-world range 80–90 km
Quick answers
2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh: range, charging and price at a glance
Full charge at home
About 8.5 hours
On a regular home charger. Faster top-ups: Ather Grid fast charging supported (about 15 km added in 10 minutes).
Cost of a full charge
About ₹26
At ₹8 per unit for the 2.9 kWh battery, including ~10% charging loss — roughly ₹0.31 per km. Your tariff changes this.
Calculate with your tariffEx-showroom price
₹1,35,046
Verified 2026-10-05. On-road price adds road tax (zero in many states) and insurance; PM E-DRIVE can take up to ₹5,000 off eligible scooters.
Subsidy and on-road costsOn-road price
2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh on-road price in your city
Ex-showroom ₹1,35,046 plus registration, road tax and insurance. Lowest to highest across India's largest cities, checked 2026-10-17. Dealer offers and accessories change the final figure.
| City | On-road price |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹1,42,958 |
| Jaipur | ₹1,45,282 |
| Bangalore | ₹1,45,995 |
| Chennai | ₹1,46,023 |
| Pune | ₹1,46,219 |
| Mumbai | ₹1,48,059 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹1,48,391 |
| Hyderabad | ₹1,49,245 |
| Kolkata | ₹1,53,026 |
| Patna | ₹1,55,502 |
How the price adds up
Delhi: ₹1,42,958
- Ex-showroom: ₹1,35,046
- Registration and other charges: ₹730
- Insurance: ₹7,182
Electric scooters pay little or no road tax in many states, so the gap between cities is mostly insurance and local charges. Eligible scooters also get up to ₹5,000 off through PM E-DRIVE, applied by the dealer.
Subsidy and road tax by stateKey specs
- Battery
- 2.9 kWh
- Real-world range
- 80–90 km
- Charge time
- ~8.5 hrs
- DC fast charging
- Ather Grid fast charging supported (about 15 km added in 10 minutes)
- Top speed
- 80 km/h
- Reference price
- ₹1,35,046
- Last verified
- 2026-10-05
Best for
- Buyers who want Ather's family scooter at the lowest entry — the 2.9 kWh Rizta Z from about ₹1.35 lakh
- Short daily city commutes — a 123 km IDC claim translates to roughly 80-90 km of real-world range
- Riders who value Ather's software and the Ather Grid fast-charging network
Caveats
- The 123 km figure is the IDC lab claim — expect roughly 80-90 km in real city use.
- A full 0-100% charge on the bundled 350 W home charger takes about 8.5 hours.
- The smaller 2.9 kWh pack trades range for price — the 3.7 kWh Rizta Z goes noticeably further.
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₹2,432/yr
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Home charging still takes ~8.5 hrs, and the fast-charge story depends on ather grid fast charging supported (about 15 km added in 10 minutes).
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Frequently asked about the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh
- Is the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh worth buying?
- The Rizta Z 2.9 kWh is the value entry into Ather's family scooter — the same practical Rizta Z body and features with a smaller battery for a lower price. Best for buyers with short city commutes who want Ather's software and charging network and do not need the range of the 3.7 kWh pack.
- What is the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh best for?
- Best for: Buyers who want Ather's family scooter at the lowest entry — the 2.9 kWh Rizta Z from about ₹1.35 lakh, Short daily city commutes — a 123 km IDC claim translates to roughly 80-90 km of real-world range, and Riders who value Ather's software and the Ather Grid fast-charging network.
- What are the caveats of the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh?
- Caveats: The 123 km figure is the IDC lab claim — expect roughly 80-90 km in real city use; A full 0-100% charge on the bundled 350 W home charger takes about 8.5 hours; and The smaller 2.9 kWh pack trades range for price — the 3.7 kWh Rizta Z goes noticeably further.
- What is the real-world range of the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh?
- Expect 80–90 km in real riding conditions. Official IDC figures run higher — speed, rider weight, and traffic bring the practical number down, so plan around this band.
- What is the top speed of the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh?
- The 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh has a top speed of 80 km/h.
- What is the price of the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh in India?
- The reference ex-showroom price is ₹1,35,046 (last verified 2026-10-05). On-road prices vary by city, insurance, and state EV incentives — verify the on-road price with a local dealer before booking.
- What is the on-road price of the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh?
- The 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh costs from ₹1,42,958 on-road, depending on the city: Delhi ₹1,42,958, Jaipur ₹1,45,282, Bangalore ₹1,45,995, Chennai ₹1,46,023, Pune ₹1,46,219, Mumbai ₹1,48,059, Ahmedabad ₹1,48,391, Hyderabad ₹1,49,245, Kolkata ₹1,53,026, Patna ₹1,55,502. That is the ex-showroom price of ₹1,35,046 plus registration, road tax and insurance (checked 2026-10-17).
- How long does the 2026 Ather Rizta Z 2.9 kWh take to charge?
- ~8.5 hrs on a regular home AC connection. Fast charging: Ather Grid fast charging supported (about 15 km added in 10 minutes).
