Ather Rizta vs Ola S1 Air vs Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube vs others

The other three electric scooters in this comparison include the Hero Vida V1, River Indie and Ampere Nexus ST.

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Ather Rizta

What you'll like:

• Widest and longest seat of any contemporary scooter
• Neutral looks coupled with strong build quality
• 34-litre under-seat storage and an optional 22-litre frunk
• Features such as skid control, FallSafe, Google Maps, smartphone connectivity, ride modes, Twist regen, reverse gear, etc
• Two battery options with adequate range for most commuters. 2,500+ fast charging points available

What you won't:

• Performance is strictly commuter-oriented. Enthusiastic riders will be disappointed
• Quality of some of the plastics could be better
• Taller riders will find the handlebar fouling with their knees while turning
• Firm suspension may not be to everyone's liking

Review Link

OLA S1 Air

Ownership Review

Bajaj Chetak Urbane

Launch Discussion

TVS iQube

Ownership Review

Hero Vida V1

Ownership Review Link

River Indie

What you'll like:

• Very distinct styling that makes the Indie immediately stand out in a vast sea of two-wheelers
• Lots of customization possible through accessories, making the scooter very versatile in terms of applications and user profile
• 3 Riding Modes with varying power delivery and range allow for flexibility of use
• Motor produces 9 BHP and 26 Nm of torque. Riding in Rush mode is tremendous fun!
• 4 kWh battery gives the e-scooter a realistic range of ~120 km in Eco mode which is generous for bumper-to-bumper traffic
• Ample storage space and then some more! 43 litres of under-seat storage capacity, 12 litres of glovebox space, and more on the floorboard / storage hook
• The bike feels sturdy and easy to maneuver. Wide seat, extended front footrests and ample leg / knee room make for comfortable ergonomics

What you won't:

• We expected more aggressive pricing, relative to the entrenched players
• Missing features like phone pairing (music, calls), turn-by-turn navigation, ABS. Also, a very basic MID display
• Fit and finish could be better. A few plastic panels and body parts feel extremely flimsy
• With a dealer and service centre network yet to be set up, buying and servicing experience are unknown
• This being a new product from a new company, the long-term ownership experience is unknown

Review Link

Ampere Nexus ST

Launch Discussion

Here's what BHPian CentreOfGravity had to say about the matter:

In the family scooter segment, nothing appeals to me. If I have to get a scooter, it would be the Ather 450X eyes closed. It's been over five years since the thing came out, yet it is the sexiest thing out there! Warp mode 'wraps' the package into a whole.

But if you put a gun to my head and tell me to choose from this list, I'd get the Rizta for its well-roundedness or the Chetak for its looks. No Olas for me (I'm not willing to be one of their beta testers) and the iQube looks way too conventional for an EV. The Vida V1 looks too small and the River Indie too big. And I've never heard of the Ampere Nexus.

Here's what BHPian Sensible_Speed had to say about the matter:

I voted for Ather Rizta. It does everything well but doesn't awe you tbh. But, neither of these scooters does. I'd be fine with anything except the Ola. I'm vehemently against that company till they properly validate their products instead of chasing investments. Their culture feels more like a private equity firm than an actual vehicle OEM.

The TVS iQube would have been a strong contender if the recent recalls didn't scare me a little. Their service leaves a lot to be desired too. Icing on the cake is, being in Bangalore, I have an Ather dealership closer to my house than any of the others.

Here's what BHPian SoumenD had to say about the matter:

Not a fan of scooters except Aerox & 450X but strictly among the options in this list, Ritza would be my pick mostly because of its practicality. Huge seat & storage space make it the most practical electric scooter for its intended purpose(carrying a family and shopping bags).

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