Honda Activa electric vs Ather Energy Rizta
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Activa electric and Ather Energy Rizta are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹572 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Activa electric takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 5/10 for the Activa electric and 7.5/10 for the Rizta.
Category by category
Price
Activa electric
The Activa electric starts ₹572 lower (₹1,20,133 against ₹1,20,705), about ₹20 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Rizta
Rizta claims 123 km against 102 km. That is roughly ₹391 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
Activa electric
Activa electric has the better power-to-weight ratio: 68 against 46 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Rizta
Rizta gets rear monoshock, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and keyless start and 5 more items.
City manners
Activa electric
Activa electric is 7 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Activa electric if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
Buy the Rizta if
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is family daily use
- your priority is school and errand runs
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Activa electric | Rizta |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,20,133 | ₹1,20,705 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,26,700 | ₹1,27,200 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹11,525 | ₹9,570 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,080 | ₹6,104 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,54,305 | ₹1,52,874 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaActiva electric | Ather EnergyRizta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,20,133 | ₹1,20,705 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,810 | ₹3,830 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | 22 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6 kW | 4.3 kW |
| Battery | 3 kWh | 2.9 kWh |
| Claimed range | 102 km | 123 km |
| Charging time | — | 8.3 hrs |
| Top speed | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 118 kg | 125 kg |
| Seat height | — | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 171 mm | 150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1310 mm | 1285 mm |
| Length | 1854 mm | 1850 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 750 mm |
| Height | 1125 mm | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 160 mm | Disc, 200 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-12 | 100/80-12 |
Activa electric vs Rizta: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Activa electric or the Rizta?
- The Activa electric is cheaper by ₹572 at the base variant (₹1,20,133 against ₹1,20,705 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the Activa electric or the Rizta?
- The Rizta claims 123 km against 102 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Activa electric and Rizta in Delhi?
- About ₹500: roughly ₹1,26,700 for the Activa electric and ₹1,27,200 for the Rizta, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,54,305 for the Activa electric and ₹1,52,874 for the Rizta, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Rizta comes out ₹1,431 ahead.
