Ather Rizta vs Honda Activa e

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Ather Rizta
Honda Activa e

Ather Energy

Rizta

From ₹1.28 Lakh

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Honda

Activa e

From ₹1.2 Lakh

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Ather RiztaRizta S 2.9 kWh · ₹1.28 Lakh
Honda Activa eActiva e STD · ₹1.2 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Rizta: ₹1.28 Lakh Activa e: ₹1.2 Lakh (ahead) Activa e ₹7,913 cheaper
Braking Rizta: Combined braking (CBS) Activa e: Combined braking (CBS)
Range Rizta: 123 km (ahead) Activa e: 102 km IDC claim
Weight Rizta: 125 kg Activa e: 115 kg Seat height 780 vs 765 mm
Versions Rizta: 4 (ahead) Activa e: 2

Pick the Rizta for more range and more versions.

Pick the Activa e for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.28 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.33 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,243 a month
₹2,108 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
Not listed
Not listed
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
123 km
102 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66, Belt Drive)
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Hub / Mid Motor
Battery Capacity (kWh)
3.5 kWh / 2.9 kWh installed (IP67, High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminium)
Dual Honda Mobile Power Pack e: Swappable Batteries (3.0 kWh Total Capacity: 2 x 1.5 kWh)
Charging Time
Home 0-80%: 4h 30m (3.5 kWh Duo) / 6h 30m (2.9 kWh) | Fast Charge: 15 km in 10 min
Battery Swapping Station: Instant Swap (< 1 min) / Home Off-Board Dock Charger: 0-100% in 5.5 hours

Performance

Top Speed
80 km/h (0-40 km/h in 4.7s, 15° gradeability)
80 km/h (Electronically Limited)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 200 mm
190 mm Disc (Front)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum Brake, 130 mm
130 mm Drum (Rear)
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Electronic Regen
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Wheel Type
12-inch Alloy Wheels
12-inch Front / 10-inch Rear Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
90/90-12 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (or 90/90-12)
90/100-10 (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
30 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks
Telescopic Front Fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Progressive Linkage
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Frame Type
High-Strength Tubular Steel Underbone Chassis
High-Rigidity Underbone Steel Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1285 mm
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1850 mm
1,840 mm
Width (mm)
750 mm
710 mm
Height (mm)
1140 mm
1,160 mm
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm (900 mm length)
765 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
125 kg (3.5 kWh) / 119 kg (2.9 kWh)
115 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (Rizta Z) / 7-inch DeepView LCD (Rizta S)
7.0-inch Full-Colour Touchscreen / TFT Instrument Display with Honda RoadSync DUO
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Full Music / Call & WhatsApp alerts on Rizta Z)
Yes (Bluetooth & 4G eSIM Telematics)
Navigation
Full On-Board Google Maps (Rizta Z) / Turn-by-Turn (Rizta S)
Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation with Live Battery Swapping Station Finder & Route Planning
USB Charging
Optional Multi-Purpose Charger (18W)
USB Type-C Fast Charging Port in Front Glovebox

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
2 Modes (SmartEco, Zip)
3 Riding Modes: Standard, Sport, and Econ Mode
Traction Control
SkidControl (Standard Traction Control on Rizta Z, Pro Pack on S)
No
Cruise Control
AutoHold (Hill Hold Assist) & Coasting Regen
No
Reverse Assist
Yes (Reverse Mode)
Yes (Electric Reverse Parking Assist Mode)
Regenerative Braking
MagicTwist (Throttle counter-twist brake-to-stop) + Coasting Regen
Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Energy Recuperation Indicator

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Horizontal Lightbar Headlamp
Full LED Headlamp with Signature Activa LED Wing DRLs
Taillight
Full LED Integrated Lightbar Taillamp
Sleek LED Tail Lamp with Horizontal Light Guide
Turn Indicators
LED with Auto-Cancelling & Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Integrated LED Winkers

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Extra-large 900 mm family bench seat with Pillion Backrest (Rizta Z)
Single Piece Contoured Comfort Seat
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
34L under-seat (+ optional 22L Frunk = 56L total)
Dedicated Under-Seat Compartment for Dual Mobile Power Pack e: Swappable Batteries + Front Storage Pockets

Choice

Versions
4 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.28 Lakh – ₹1.64 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh – ₹1.55 Lakh
Colours
9 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Rizta S 2.9 kWh₹1.28 Lakh Activa e STD₹1.2 Lakh Activa e ₹7,913 less

On-road price in six cities

Rizta Rizta S 2.9 kWh against Activa e Activa e STD

CityRiztaActiva eGap
Mumbai₹1.33 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹8,047 less
Pune₹1.33 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹8,047 less
New Delhi₹1.33 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹8,047 less
Bengaluru₹1.33 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹8,047 less
Chennai₹1.33 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹8,047 less
Hyderabad₹1.33 Lakh₹1.25 LakhActiva e ₹8,047 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Rizta or the Activa e?

The Activa e, by ₹7,913 on the versions compared here: Rizta Rizta S 2.9 kWh at ₹1.28 Lakh against Activa e Activa e STD at ₹1.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.33 Lakh against ₹1.25 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Rizta claims 123 km against 102 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,243 a month for the Rizta and ₹2,108 for the Activa e, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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