India, April 2 -- The countdown has begun for the Ather Rizta family electric scooter, which promises to be nothing like the 450. While the latter is a performance-focused e-scooter, the Rizta will cater to a wider audience as the quintessential family offering. Considering about 80 per cent of the scooter segment falls into the latter category, the Rizta will have a big role to play in Ather's future as the brand's volume model. So, was it difficult to build the Ather Rizta when compared to the 450? Swapnil Jain, CTO - Ather Energy, spills the details in a conversation with HT Auto as we learn more about the Rizta ahead of its launch on April 6, 2024.

Ather Rizta: Developed in 15-18 months

The Ather Rizta has been built on a completely...