Bajaj Chetak electric scooter
Bajaj Chetak with price starting from Rs. 99,998. Chetak [2020 – 2024] has a range of 137 km. It is available in 8 colours and 4 variants. It can achieve a maximum speed of 73 kmph. The bike gets disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear, apart from this it weighs 134 kg. Chetak [2020 – 2024] is a tough competitor to Ather 450X, Ather Rizta and Honda Activa 6G .
Powertrain & Performance Built on a new platform, the Bajaj Chetak is designed to accommodate more battery space. It is powered by a new 3.5 kWh battery pack connected to a 4 kW motor that allows the scooter to reach speeds up to 73 kmph. This setup claims to deliver over 150 km range per charge, with a real-world range of approximately 125 km. Charging efficiency has been enhanced with a 950-watt onboard charger capable of charging from zero to eighty percent in three hours. This makes it convenient for daily use while ensuring quick turnaround times for charging sessions.
Bajaj Chetak 3501 & 3502 Electric Scooters Launched In India – Prices Start At Rs 1.20 Lakh
Bajaj Auto has introduced the updated version of its electric scooter, Chetak, in India. The new model starts at Rs 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 3502 variant, while the 3501 variant is priced at Rs 1.27 lakh (ex-showroom). A 3503 variant will also be launched soon. The scooter, originally released in 2020, now boasts several enhancements in 2024, focusing on powertrain and features to make it “the best Chetak yet.”
Key Specs of Chetak
| Range | 153 km/charge |
| Top Speed | 73 km/Hr |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 3.5 Kwh |
| Brakes Front | Disc |
| Starting | Push Button Start |
| Wheels Type | Alloy |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless |
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 3 |
Features
| Frame | Steel Body |
| Body Type | Electric Bikes |
| Instrument Console | Digital |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Seat Type | Single |
| Starting | Push Button Start |
| Display | 5 inch TFT with Touch Screen Display |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Mobile Application | Yes |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes |
| Carry hook | Yes |
| Underseat storage | 35 L |
| Geo Fencing | Yes |
| Charger Output | 950 W |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Navigation | Yes |
Bajaj Chetak Premium design and ergonomics
In terms of aesthetics, not much has changed but then again, it really didn’t have to. Because the Chetak remains one of the best looking electric scooters out in the market. It still gets metal body panels, a lovely brown-and-black dual-tone seat, the same alloy wheels and metallic paint options on this premium version.
However, Bajaj has changed the colour of the accent trims around the headlight, indicators, tailight etc. Where they were a brushed aluminium, almost chrome-like finish on the earlier scooter, you now get a dark grey finish. Overall, the Chetak continues to exude a classy vibe with its timeless design. However, we did find some minor panel gaps on our test scooter. Since this was one of the first batches to roll out, it may be ironed out in later models.
The ergonomics of the Bajaj Chetak are also just spot on. There’s plenty of room on the footboard for me to move around my feet (US 10 footwear) and the seat is nice and contoured and well-padded as well. The handlebar is also set at an appropriate height and as such the rider’s triangle is on point.
Bajaj Chetak Premium features
Perhaps what is the biggest change on the Chetak Premium is the addition of a new 5-inch colour TFT screen. It replaces the circular, monochrome LCD unit of the outgoing scooter and it looks really nice and it presents you with a lot of information. However, unlike its rivals, the Ather 450X and the Ola S1 Pro, this is not a touchscreen unit. Bajaj says they have done this intentionally to keep costs in check and ensure the longevity of this unit. This new screen is bright and colourful and it helps in upping the Chetak’s premium quotient.
Standard features on the Chetak Premium include the new screen, an Eco riding mode, a reverse mode and an onboard 800W charger. But, Bajaj has also introduced a Tecpac on the Chetak Premium and this unlocks a whole host of additional features. It costs Rs 9,000 on top of the Chetak’s asking price and it brings in a Sport mode which provides stronger acceleration, sequential turn indicators, hill-hold assist, turn-by-turn navigation, music playback, notification alerts, call management and display themes.
The Tecpac is valid for a period of 5 years and it can even be retrofitted by customers within 1 year of their purchase. And like before, it continues to feature connected tech via the Chetak app, so owners can monitor the location of their scooter, the charge status and more.
Bajaj Chetak Premium battery, range and charging
Speaking on changes under the skin, there have been some crucial ones in this regard. The biggest of which is the battery pack. The battery capacity has been increased to 3.2kWh, up from 2.9 kWh on the older model. This is thanks to more energy dense cells in the pack.
And as a result, the claimed range has gone up as well. According to the IDC cycle, the Chetak Premium will now do 126km on a charge, in comparison to the 108km that it did previously. That should translate to a real-world range of about 115km. For reference, we managed to do 104km in Eco mode on the outgoing Chetak.
Thanks to the increased battery capacity, the charging times have gone up as well. So the Chetak Premium will now go from 0-100 percent charge in 4 hours 30 mins from its 800W onboard charger, which is 30 mins more than earlier.
Bajaj Chetak Premium top speed and ride experience
Bajaj has also addressed the issue of the top speed, or the lack thereof rather. When we tested it a few years ago, one of the complaints we had was that the top speed was just too low at 63kph. With the updated Chetak Premium, Bajaj has revised the gearing and this one now does 73kph. While it may not seem like a significant improvement, the higher top speed does help to keep up with fast-moving traffic on open roads in the city and out on the highway. What’s also nice is that the top speed isn’t capped in Eco mode, so you can reach the full 73kph just at a slower rate than you would in Sport mode.
The Chetak is continued to be powered by the same permanent magnet motor that has a peak output of 4.2kW and 20Nm, while the continuous output is set at 4kW and 10Nm. In our short time with the scooter, it didn’t feel too dissimilar to the older model in terms of performance but we’ll need to do a complete road test to confirm that. The Chetak accelerates in a linear manner and the throttle feels natural as well, if not a bit too sharp. The regen also works well but it isn’t too strong. The ride is firm yet absorbent and it feels quite composed going over bumps and similarly, it feels planted around bends too.
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