Ather Rizta vs Simple Wave

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Ather Rizta
Simple Wave

Ather Energy

Rizta

From ₹1.28 Lakh

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Simple Energy

Wave

From ₹1.1 Lakh

Full Wave page Change
Ather RiztaRizta S 2.9 kWh · ₹1.28 Lakh
Simple WaveWave S 2.2 · ₹1.1 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Rizta: ₹1.28 Lakh Wave: ₹1.1 Lakh (ahead) Wave ₹18,047 cheaper
Braking Rizta: Combined braking (CBS) Wave: Not listed
Range Rizta: 123 km (ahead) Wave: 110 km IDC claim
Power Rizta: Not published Wave: 4.5 kW
Weight Rizta: 125 kg Wave: 125 kg Seat height 780 vs 775 mm
Versions Rizta: 4 Wave: 6 (ahead)

Pick the Rizta for more range.

Pick the Wave for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.28 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.33 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,243 a month
₹1,935 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
Not listed
4.5 kW
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
123 km
110 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
Simple Energy
Model Line
Not listed
Wave (Family Electric Scooter)
India Launch Date
Not listed
2 September 2026
Deliveries Start
Not listed
Late September 2026

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM, IP66, Belt Drive)
Not listed
Battery Capacity (kWh)
3.5 kWh / 2.9 kWh installed (IP67, High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminium)
Not listed
Charging Time
Home 0-80%: 4h 30m (3.5 kWh Duo) / 6h 30m (2.9 kWh) | Fast Charge: 15 km in 10 min
Not listed

Performance

Top Speed
80 km/h (0-40 km/h in 4.7s, 15° gradeability)
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 200 mm
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum Brake, 130 mm
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Electronic Regen
Not listed
Wheel Type
12-inch Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-12 Tubeless (or 90/90-12)
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
30 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Progressive Linkage
Not listed
Frame Type
High-Strength Tubular Steel Underbone Chassis
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
1285 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1850 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
750 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1140 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
780 mm (900 mm length)
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
125 kg (3.5 kWh) / 119 kg (2.9 kWh)
Not listed

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (Rizta Z) / 7-inch DeepView LCD (Rizta S)
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Full Music / Call & WhatsApp alerts on Rizta Z)
Not listed
Navigation
Full On-Board Google Maps (Rizta Z) / Turn-by-Turn (Rizta S)
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional Multi-Purpose Charger (18W)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
2 Modes (SmartEco, Zip)
Not listed
Traction Control
SkidControl (Standard Traction Control on Rizta Z, Pro Pack on S)
Not listed
Cruise Control
AutoHold (Hill Hold Assist) & Coasting Regen
Not listed
Reverse Assist
Yes (Reverse Mode)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
MagicTwist (Throttle counter-twist brake-to-stop) + Coasting Regen
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Horizontal Lightbar Headlamp
Not listed
Taillight
Full LED Integrated Lightbar Taillamp
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED with Auto-Cancelling & Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Extra-large 900 mm family bench seat with Pillion Backrest (Rizta Z)
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
34L under-seat (+ optional 22L Frunk = 56L total)
Not listed

Motor Battery & Performance

Battery Chemistry
Not listed
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Battery Options
Not listed
2.2 kWh / 2.7 kWh / 3.7 kWh / 5 kWh
Top Speed
Not listed
75 km/h (2.2 and 2.7 kWh variants), 90 km/h (3.7 and 5 kWh variants)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Range & Charging

Home Charger
Not listed
750 W
Charging Time, 0 to 80 percent (2.2 kWh)
Not listed
2 hours 15 minutes

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type
Not listed
220 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum, with CBS
Front Suspension
Not listed
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twin Shock Absorbers
Wheel Size (Front/Rear)
Not listed
12-inch / 12-inch
Tyre Section
Not listed
90-section

Dimensions & Storage

Seat Length
Not listed
920 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
775 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
175 mm
Kerb Weight, Wave S
Not listed
124.5 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave
Not listed
121 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave+
Not listed
128 kg
Total Storage
Not listed
70 Litres (63L underseat, 3L front apron cubby, 4L side Pill Storage pocket)

Safety & ADAS

Traction Control
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Hill Hold Assist
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Anti-theft Tracking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Reverse Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Crawl Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Interior & Cockpit

USB Charging
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight
Not listed
Full LED, horizontal LED light bar design
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Tail Light
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED

Colours Charging & Warranty

Charger Included
Not listed
750 W home charger, standard

Choice

Versions
4 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹1.28 Lakh – ₹1.64 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh
Colours
9 colours
6 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 Wave S 2.7 EBN₹1.4 Lakh Wave ₹11,953 more

On-road price in six cities

Rizta Rizta S 2.9 kWh against Wave Wave S 2.2

CityRiztaWaveGap
Mumbai₹1.33 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹18,354 less
Pune₹1.33 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹18,354 less
New Delhi₹1.33 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹18,354 less
Bengaluru₹1.33 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹18,354 less
Chennai₹1.33 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹18,354 less
Hyderabad₹1.33 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹18,354 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 Wave?

The Wave, by ₹18,047 on the versions compared here: Rizta Rizta S 2.9 kWh at ₹1.28 Lakh against Wave Wave S 2.2 at ₹1.1 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.33 Lakh against ₹1.15 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Rizta claims 123 km against 110 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 ₹1,935 for the Wave, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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