Imagine having a scooter with a boot (storage space) that you can remove completely along with your luggage and take inside your home. Now, there is an electric scooter in India priced under ₹1 lakh that offers this unique feature and has set a new sales record.
Popular Among Middle-Class Families for Its Spacious Boot
In India, middle-class families often prefer scooters with generous boot space. Back in the 90s, scooters like the LML Vespa, and in the 2000s, the Honda Activa became popular mainly because of their ample storage space. Today, electric scooters are also competing to offer more boot space.
Currently, the Ather Rizta is available in India for under ₹1 lakh. It provides 34 liters of under-seat boot space, and this space includes a detachable basket of the same size. The advantage? You can remove the entire boot basket and carry your belongings inside your home easily.
Additionally, the scooter offers 22 liters of storage space near the front footboard, making the total boot space a massive 56 liters, which comfortably meets the daily needs of an average middle-class family.
Record Sales and Popularity
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The Ather Rizta was launched about a year ago and has already sold over 1 lakh units.
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The company markets it as a ‘family scooter,’ and it has clearly resonated with buyers.
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Among Ather Energy’s three scooter models, the Rizta contributes about 60% of the company’s total sales.
Range and Pricing
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The scooter comes with a 2.9 kWh battery that offers a range of 123 km on a single charge.
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There is also an option for a 3.7 kWh battery which extends the range to 159 km.
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The Ather Rizta competes with the TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak in the market.
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It has a top speed of 80 km/h and can accelerate to 40 km/h in 3.7 seconds.
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The price starts at ₹1.04 lakh.