New Delhi, August 21, 2025: Ather Energy has made significant progress in the field of electric vehicles. In order to make electric scooters even more cheap for consumers, the firm has introduced a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program. With this plan, users will simply need to purchase the scooter’s shell and will have the choice of a flexible monthly battery plan. Additionally, for a year, consumers will receive complimentary fast charging at 3,300 public charging stations.
Ather’s new BaaS model and its impact
In order to ease the challenges associated with EV adoption, Ather has introduced this concept. With a monthly contract that starts at just ₹ 1 per kilometer to use the battery, buyers can now take the scooter home for just the base price. This plan has a 48-month duration and a 1,000-kilometer minimum usage requirement. In addition, the business has improved its Assured Buyback program, which allows clients to receive up to 50% of the scooter’s worth after four years and 60% after three. Because of this, Ather Rizta 450S is currently become more competitive in the Indian EV industry.
Performance and features of Ather Rizta 450S
Electric scooter enthusiasts in India talk a lot about the features of the Ather Rizta 450S. It is powered by a 5.4 kW PMSM motor that produces 22 Nm of torque. With a top speed of 90 km/h, this scooter can sprint from 0 to 40 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. In roughly 5.3 hours, its 2.9 kWh battery pack charges from 0% to 80%. When it comes to range, it can go up to 122 kilometers between charges. With features like Side-Stand Motor Cut-Off, Coasting Region, Park Assist, Reverse Assist, 7-inch DeepView Display, and 22 liters of underseat storage, it’s even more useful for consumers.
Price and Availability
Ather Rizta 450S’s price ranges from ₹84,341 in Delhi to ₹1.48 lakh (ex-showroom). At the same time, it costs ₹89,091 on the road in places like Lucknow. Four versions have been introduced by the company: BaaS, IDC 122 KM, IDC 122 KM Stack Pro, and IDC 161 KM. Models such as the Ola S1 Air and Vida V1 Pro are direct competitors of this scooter in the market. With its quick charging network, app-based features, and battery warranty, Ather Rizta provides customers with a dependable bundle. For this reason, the Ather Rizta 450S is growing in popularity in the Indian market for electric two-wheelers.
Disclaimer: This article is based on available news reports and official data. Before making any purchase, please confirm the price and features from the nearest Ather dealership.
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