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C12i Max
2/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.08–1.33L
On-road₹1.20L
C12i MaxvsRizta
2 electric two-wheelers compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Ather Energy
Rizta
2/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.10–1.40L
On-road₹1.22L
Get the C12i Max — best overall, leading on price. Pick the Rizta if range matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
Pick your use and we re-rank the differences that decide it between these electric two-wheelers.
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C12i Max
C12i Max leads on price. Rizta is the closest alternative, ahead on range.
On-road priceLower is better
C12i Max₹1.20LBest in this comparison
Rizta₹1.22L
Claimed range
C12i Max123 km
Rizta160 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
C12i Max2.2 kWh/100 km
Rizta2.3 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
C12i MaxNot published
RiztaNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Not ranked · Lower is better
C12i MaxNot published
Rizta30 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
C12i MaxNot rated
RiztaNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
C12i MaxRizta
Claimed range
C12i Max123km
RiztaBest in this comparison160km
On-road priceDelhi
C12i MaxBest in this comparison₹1.20L
Rizta₹1.22L
Battery
C12i Max2.7kWh
Rizta3.7kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
C12i MaxNot published
Rizta30min
0–100 km/hlower is better
C12i MaxNot published
RiztaNot published
Power
C12i MaxNot published
Rizta4.3kW
Boot space
C12i MaxNot published
RiztaNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
C12i MaxNot rated
RiztaNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
C12i Max 1Rizta 1Tie / no winner 6
Value · too close to call
C12i Max & Rizta
Within 2% of each other: C12i Max ₹1.20L vs Rizta ₹1.22L.
Range
Rizta
160 km — 37 km more claimed range than the C12i Max.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank acceleration.
DC fast charging
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank range added per charging stop.
Home charging
C12i Max
4.7 h — 0.8 h faster to a full AC charge than the Rizta.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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C12i Max
C12i Max 80%Rizta 20%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.20L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
C12i Max86–98km
RiztaBest in this comparison112–128km
Rizta should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
C12i MaxNot published
Rizta56km / 15 min
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
C12i Max26km / hour
RiztaBest in this comparison29km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Rizta soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
C12i Max₹0.21/km
Rizta₹0.22/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
C12i Max₹973
RiztaBest in this comparison₹761
You pay the least for each km of range with the Rizta.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
C12i MaxNot published
RiztaNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsC12i Max
₹1.29L
Rizta
₹1.32L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
C12i MaxBest in this comparison₹2,012Loan ₹95,792 · interest ₹24,917
Rizta₹2,046Loan ₹97,440 · interest ₹25,345
The C12i Max costs ₹35 less a month than the Rizta.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol scooter at ₹105/litre, 45 km/l
C12i Max₹155₹0.21/km
Rizta₹163₹0.22/km
Petrol scooter₹1,750per month
Any of these saves about ₹19,093 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | C12i Max | Rizta |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,08,000 | ₹1,10,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,240 | ₹3,300 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,19,740 | ₹1,21,800 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Every published dimension.
As published by the manufacturers. Longer bars are bigger figures.
C12i MaxRizta
Length
—
1,850 mm
Width
—
750 mm
Height
—
1,140 mm
Wheelbase
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1,285 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
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—
Full specifications
Every published number.
C12i MaxRizta
SpecificationC12i MaxRizta
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi2.7 kWh3.7 kWh
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei123 km160 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi2.2 kWh/100km2.3 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)iNot published30 min
AC Home Charging (full)4.7 hrBest in this comparison5.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 4 differ
PowerNot published4.3 kW
TorqueNot published22 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/hNot publishedNot published
Top Speed60 km/h80 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedPMSM
Drive LayoutNot publishedNot published
Dimensions & space11 specs · 6 differ
LengthNot published1850 mm
WidthNot published750 mm
HeightNot published1140 mm
WheelbaseNot published1285 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot published125 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / drum
Safety10 specs · 0 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
BGauss C12i Max
- +Pro: 123 km claimed range
- +Pro: 2.5 kW motor with 105 Nm torque
- +Pro: CAN-enabled battery management
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (123 km)
Ather Energy Rizta
- +Pro: Widest seat in the segment
- +Pro: Large under-seat storage
- +Pro: Magic Twist reverse assist
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.22L)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (5.5 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — C12i Max or Rizta?
The Rizta claims the most at 160 km, followed by the C12i Max (123 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The C12i Max has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.20L — ₹0.02L less than the Rizta.