KATHMANDU: Indian two-wheeler producer Ather’s latest electric scooter, the Rizta, has been officially launched in Nepal.
Vaidya Energy, the official Ather distributor of Nepal, unveiled the scooter during the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
The company has unveiled the top variant of Ather Rizta at Rs 383,500. This variant is equipped with a 3.7 kWh battery, which, the company claims, delivers a range of up to 125 kilometers on a full charge. The scooter has a top speed of 80 km/h.
The Rizta is expected to compete directly with the Bajaj Chetak in the Nepali electric scooter market.
The Ather Rizta comes with traction control and boasts the largest seat in its segment. It offers two riding modes—Zip and Smart, and includes features like reverse mode and hill-hold assist.
The scooter supports turn-by-turn navigation via Google Maps and is equipped with an LED headlamp, slim wraparound taillight and a digital instrument console. It offers 34 liters of under-seat storage, a TFT display and disc brakes.
The Rizta is expected to compete directly with the Bajaj Chetak in the Nepali electric scooter market.
