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Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter
Today we will discuss the best quality Electric Scooter model which is coming from a company that is very trusted and well known. We have seen quality products from Pulsar (launched in 2001) to Avenger (relaunched in 2015) Yes! You guessed it right, I am talking about Bajaj Auto Ltd.
The history of Chetak dates back to 1972 when it was first launched for the global markets and later, the Bajaj Chetak electric two-wheeler was launched in January 2020.
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The Chetak comes with a steel body with IP67 water protection, as the company claims. This will be addressed later in this article.
Price and Range
The Electric Scooter comes with a price tag of ₹ 1,41,440, offering 6 different colors and 2 variants – Premium and Urbane namely. The model can be charged from flat to full in 5 hours and the Range is 90 km per charge with a top speed of 70 km/hr.
It also offers 60 Minute Quick Charge, up to 25% of battery and the Chetak lithium-ion battery offers a warranty of 3 years or 50000 km (whichever comes earlier).
Specification
| Top Speed | 70 km/hr. |
| Range | 90 km/charge |
| Motor Power | 4080 W Max |
| Motor Warranty | 3 Years |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC Electric Motor (BLDC |
| Charging Time | 5 hours (60 minutes Quick charging – up to 25%) |
| Charger Type | Three-pin AC 220V, 5A grounded (earthed) wall socket |
| Max Torque | 16 Nm |
| Color Options Premium | Hazelnut, Brooklyn Black, Indigo Metallic, Velluto Russo |
Chetak is currently available in 4 States, namely – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana.
Reviews
Bajaj is known for the quality of its product and hence the quality of Bajaj Electric Chetak is also good. Chetak comes with welcome features but demands a good price.
Quick charging battery and its long range are some of the decisive aspects that can help to make a lasting impression on the mind of the potential buyer.
| PROS | CONS |
| Long Range | fewer charging stations of Bajaj |
| Quick Charging | A bit overpriced |
| Easy to plug in for charging | Available in limited cities |
| 3 years Motor Warranty |
in addition to all, the company offers an E-Showroom experience on their site so don’t forget to check it out
FAQs- Frequently Asked Question
The Chetak can be charged at any three-pin AC 220V, 5A grounded (earthed) wall socket. If you can charge your phone, you can charge your Chetak.
Q. What is the difference between the Premium and Urbane variants of Chetak?
Ans. The only difference between the two variants other than colors is in the braking setup. The Urbane model comes equipped with a drum brake upfront while the Premium model features a disc brake. However, both of them get drum brakes at the rear. Besides this, there is not much of any difference in their specifications.
Q.2 What is the warranty on Chetak?
Ans. Chetak offers a warranty of 50000 km or 3 years (whichever comes earlier).
Q.3 Are Chetak prices the same across cities?
Ans. Chetak prices may vary across cities and states. Please refer to the price breakup provided for your city/state during booking.
