On the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava, Ather Energy, India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is introducing Kannada language support on the dashboard of its family scooter, the Ather Rizta.
This new update enables Rizta Z owners to switch their dashboard interface language to Kannada, making the user experience for Kannada-speaking owners even more intuitive and seamless.
The rollout will be delivered as an over-the-air (OTA) update across the fleet in a phased manner, starting November 1st, 2025.
A Personalized Experience for Ather’s Home Market
Ather Energy’s move recognizes the growing consumer preference for engaging with digital content in their native languages, which feels more natural and personal.
Speaking on the announcement, Swapnil Jain, CTO & Co-founder, Ather Energy, said,
“Karnataka has been home for us since the beginning. It’s where much of Ather was built, our teams, and our early community. In a state where culture and language are deeply rooted, adding Kannada to the Rizta Z dashboard felt like a natural step to make the experience more personal and accessible for our riders here. As technology becomes part of daily life, it should also feel familiar and easy to use, that’s exactly what this update aims to do.”
Part of a Broader Multi-Language Strategy
This update is part of Ather’s previously announced multi-language dashboard interface for the Rizta, which will eventually support eight regional languages: Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The rollout began with Hindi, followed now by Kannada, with the remaining languages scheduled to be introduced in the coming months.
About the Ather Rizta
The Rizta, Ather’s first family scooter, has found a strong connection with riders across the country, crossing 1 lakh units in sales in June of this year. It is available in two models, Rizta S and Rizta Z, with variants offering an IDC range of 123 km and 159 km.
Designed for practicality, the Rizta features a large, comfortable seat and a massive 56L of total storage, which includes 34L of under-seat capacity and an optional 22L frunk accessory. It also boasts a spacious floorboard for ample legroom.
The Rizta Z is equipped with safety features like SkidControl™, Live Location Sharing, Ping My Scooter, Fall Safe™, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), and Tow & Theft Alerts. Ather also recently announced a major upgrade for the Rizta Z, which will add touchscreen functionality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which Ather scooter is getting the Kannada language update? The Kannada language update is being rolled out for the Ather Rizta Z model.
2. When will the Kannada update be available? The feature will be rolled out via a phased over-the-air (OTA) update starting on November 1st, 2025.
3. Why is Ather adding Kannada language support? Ather is introducing Kannada to celebrate Karnataka Rajyotsava and to make the user experience more personal, intuitive, and accessible for its riders in Karnataka, which the company considers its home.
4. Will the Ather Rizta support other regional languages? Yes, this is part of a larger plan for the Rizta to support eight regional languages, including Hindi (already rolled out), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, and Bengali.
5. What is the Ather Rizta? The Rizta is Ather Energy’s first family-focused electric scooter, offering features like a 56L storage capacity, a large seat, and an IDC range of up to 159 km.
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