Ather RiztaRizta S 2.9 kWh · ₹1.28 Lakh
Honda Activa eActiva e STD · ₹1.2 LakhWhat'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
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
1285 mm
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Dimensions
Length
1850 mm
1,840 mm
Width
750 mm
710 mm
Height
1140 mm
1,160 mm
Seat Height
780 mm (900 mm length)
765 mm
Kerb Weight
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
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 Rizta Z 2.9 kWh₹1.44 Lakh Activa e RoadSync Duo₹1.55 Lakh Activa e ₹11,187 more Rizta S 3.5 kWh₹1.51 Lakh Activa e RoadSync Duo₹1.55 Lakh Activa e ₹3,687 more Rizta Z 3.5 kWh₹1.64 Lakh Activa e RoadSync Duo₹1.55 Lakh Activa e ₹8,812 lessOn-road price by city
Rizta Rizta S 2.9 kWh against Activa e Activa e STD
| City | Rizta | Activa e | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹1.33 Lakh | ₹1.25 Lakh | Activa e ₹8,047 less |
| Pune | ₹1.33 Lakh | ₹1.25 Lakh | Activa e ₹8,047 less |
| New Delhi | ₹1.33 Lakh | ₹1.25 Lakh | Activa e ₹8,047 less |
| Bengaluru | ₹1.33 Lakh | ₹1.25 Lakh | Activa e ₹8,047 less |
| Chennai | ₹1.33 Lakh | ₹1.25 Lakh | Activa e ₹8,047 less |
| Hyderabad | ₹1.33 Lakh | ₹1.25 Lakh | Activa 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%.
