Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India (HMSI) has become the first Japanese two-wheeler company to enter the electric segment in India. Will Honda’s late entry into the EV market be a disadvantage? We don’t think so, as this sector is still evolving and establishing itself. Can Honda recreate the Activa magic that made scooters popular even among young buyers? The Activa e will face a challenge when it officially reveals its price on January 1, 2025. We compare the new Activa e with the Ather Rizta to determine which offers better value.
Honda Activa e vs Ather Rizta: Battery specifications
The USP of Activa e is the two 1.5 kWh swappable lithium-ion batteries, which Honda believes will be the answer to the eternal question of range anxiety. According to Honda, the Activa e produces 8 bhp with 22 Nm of torque and a top speed of 80 kmph. The Honda electric scooter manages to do zero to 60 kmph in 7.3 seconds. Honda has stated that based on tests, the Activa e will return a range of 102 km in real-world conditions. It comes with three ride modes — Econ, Standard and Sport.
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The family scooter from Ather Energy, the Rizta, is available in two battery pack options, 2.9 kWh and 3.7 kWh. We will focus on the former trim. With a 2.9 kWh battery pack, the Rizta produces 5.7 bhp and a top speed of 80 kmph. With a claimed range of 123 km, the Ather e-scooter does from zero to 40 kmph in 4.7 seconds and has two ride modes — Zip and SmartEco.
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Honda Activa e vs Ather Rizta: Features
The Activa e sports a 7-inch TFT screen that has real-time connectivity with the Honda RoadSync Duo app, allowing riders to stay connected. The infotainment system supports navigation with day and night modes which adjust the screen’s brightness automatically. The TFT screen can be controlled by using toggle switches. The Activa e gets H-Smart key that has functions like Smart Find,
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