All-new Ather Rizta vs TVS iQube vs Bajaj Chetak vs Ola S1 Gen 2 compared
Ather Energy recently introduced its new Rizta electric scooter, focusing on wider audience with its family-friendly design and incredible practicality. It starts with a starting price of Rs. 1.09 Lakh where it competes with brands such as Bajaj, Ola Electric, and TVS. In this article, we’ll compare the new Ather Rizta with the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2, TVS iQube and the 2024 Bajaj Chetak Premium. We’ll dive into their specifications, features, price and more and help you choose the right electric scooter for yourself.
Design, Looks and Appeal
Ather Rizta
The new Ather Rizta presents a simple, boxy design with a rectangular LED headlamp and a sleek light bar on the rear. It also features the largest seat in its segment with plenty of under-seat storage and boot space. Ather has opted for softer contours and dual-tone colours for the Rizta making it appealing to the eyes.
TVS iQube
The TVS IQube features a sleek and stylish design with solid build quality and sturdiness. It packs modern LED lights to enhance its appeal and ensures clear visibility in any given road conditions. TVS’ history of making the best quality scooters comes in help when it comes to iQube’s attention to detail and precise construction.
Bajaj Chetak Premium
The Bajaj Chetak Premium is known for its all-metal construction and superior build quality. The Chetak’s sleek, contoured design offers smooth lines and curves that remind us of the classic scooters Bajaj used to make back in the day. It features a prominent LED headlamp with an LED DRL and offers a good road presence.
Ola S1 Gen 2
The new Ola S1 Gen 2 offers a redesigned look for its second generation, featuring a flat floorboard, dual suspensions, a redesigned chassis, and a battery with new taillamps. It also offers an updated swingarm, more range and performance with incredible efficiency.
Specifications
| Specifications | Battery | Range | Power | Acceleration | Top Speed | Charging Time |
| Ather Rizta | 3.7 kWh | 160 Km | 4.4 kW | 0-40 km/h in 4.7 s | 80 km/h | 4 hr 30 min |
| TVS IQube | 2.2 kWh, 3.4 kWh, 5.1 kWh | 100 Km | 4.4 kW | 0-40 km/h in 4.2 s | 78 km/h | 0-80% in < 5 hr |
| Bajaj Chetak Premium | 3.2 kWh | 126 Km | 4 kW | 0-40 km/h in 4.5 s | 73 km/h | 4 hr 30 min |
| Ola S1 Gen 2 | 4 kWh | 195 km | 11 kW | 0-40 km/h in 2.6 s | 120 km/h | 6.5 hr |
Features
Ather RIzta
The Ather Rizta features the longest and widest single seat, ample legroom, 56L boot space, wide pillion backrest, and spacious floorboard. It also includes new Magic Twist, AutoHold, Reverse Mode, SkidControl, Tow & Theft Alerts, Share Live Location, Emergency Stop Signal, and FallSafe mechanism. Connectivity features include Google Maps integration, WhatsApp, Alexa Skills support, call and music control, and Push Navigation. The new RIzta also comes with a smart helmet and Atherstack 6 software.
TVS iQube
The TVS iQube offers incredible safety features with live vehicle tracking, crash/fall alerts, geofencing, and anti-theft alerts. It includes vehicle health features such as service alerts, and proactive diagnosis. More features include a music player app, social media notifications, hands-free phone connectivity, navigation service, and more.
Bajaj Chetak Premium 2024
The 2024 Bajaj Chetak Premium electric scooter offers features such as a 5-inch colour TFT screen, eco-riding mode, reverse mode, and an onboard 800W charger. Bajaj has also offered an optional Tecpac function which includes a Sport mode, sequential turn indicators, hill-hold assist, turn-by-turn navigation, music playback, notification alerts, call management, and more.
Ola S1 Pro Gen 2
The Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 comes loaded with features such as App support, side Stand Alert, reverse Mode, multiple riding modes, integrated navigation system via Ola Maps, geofencing, vehicle tracking, hill-hold assist, music playback and speakers, concert mode, and more.
Pricing
| Pricing | Ather Rizta | TVS iQube | Bajaj Chetak Premium | Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 |
| Price (INR) | ₹1,44,999 | ₹1,46,628 | ₹1,47,243 | ₹1,47,499 |
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