Bajaj Chetak [2020 - 2024]

Bajaj has launched the Chetak 35 Series in India and it gets major changes.

How much does the Bajaj Chetak cost?

The Bajaj Chetak is priced from Rs 95,999 to Rs 1,56,243, depending on the variant. (both prices ex-showroom Bengaluru, including EMPS subsidy)

How many variants does the Bajaj Chetak have?

The Bajaj Chetak is available in four variants: 2901, 3202, Premium, and 3201 Special Edition.

All prices are ex-showroom Bengaluru, including the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) subsidy.

How many colours does the Bajaj Chetak get?

The four variants of the Bajaj Chetak are multiple colourways.  

• The base 2901 variant is available in 5 colour options: Ebony Black Met, Racing Red, Cyber White, Azure Blue, and Lime Yellow.
  
  

• The 3202 Variant is available in 4 colours: Cyber White, Matte Coarse Grey, Indigo Metallic, and Brooklyn Black.
  
  

• The Premium variant is offered in 3 colours: HazelNut, Indigo Blue, and Brooklyn Black.
  
  

• The 3201 Special Edition variant is available in Brooklyn Black colour with special graphics.
  
  

What is the range of the Bajaj Chetak?

The four variants are equipped with different battery capacities which provide different ranges.

• The Chetak 2901 variant has a 2. 88kWh lithium-ion battery with a claimed range of 123km.
  
  

• The 3202 variant gets a 3. 2kwh lithium-ion battery and offers a claimed range of 137km.
  
  

• The Premium variant is equipped with a 3. 2kwh lithium-ion battery with a claimed range of 126km.
  
  

• The 3201 Special Edition variant is based on the Premium variant. Like that one, this also gets a 3. 2kwh lithium-ion battery with a claimed range of 126km.
  
  

What is the charging time of the Bajaj Chetak?

The Chetak’s 2901 variant takes around 6 hours to charge from 0 to 100 percent. Charging the 3202 variant takes about 5 hours and 50 minutes with a 650W charger. The Premium takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, whereas the 3201 Special Edition charges in about 5 hours and 30 minutes.  

Is the Bajaj Chetak practical for everyday commutes?

The Bajaj Chetak is a fun scooter to zip around through traffic. With its availability in four variants, one can choose an option that is most suitable for their use. The power delivery of the scooter stays consistent even after the battery percentage drops, which makes the riding experience more enjoyable.

What features does the Bajaj Chetak have?

The Bajaj Chetak is equipped with all LED lighting across all variants. The 2901 and the 3202 Standard variants have a colour LCD display. While the 3202 variant with the TecPac features a colour TFT display. Both the Premium Standard variant and 3201 Special Edition come with a monochrome TFT display and with the TecPac they get a colour TFT display.

The TFT display offers a smartphone connection with turn-by-turn navigation. The TecPac comes with additional features like hill-hold assist and Sports Mode in all the variants. The 2901, 3202 and 3201 Special Edition variants get an optional Reverse mode that is included in the TecPac, while the Premium variant gets it as a standard feature. The Premium variant also gets sequential turn signals in the TecPac.

Should you buy the Bajaj Chetak?

The Bajaj Chetak is a very attractive option for someone looking for a thoroughly modern electric scooter with some old-school charm. This scooter almost feels like going back in time with its retro design however its motor and performance have a more sporty and modern feel. It is a good option for daily commutes and weekend getaways. And when you factor in the top notch build quality, the Chetak certainly seems worth it.  A new generation of the Bajaj Chetak will be launching soon, on 20 December 2024. We think you should wait for that to launch, as the new one will be an improvement over the existing one.

What are the rivals to the Bajaj Chetak?

In the electric scooter segment, the Bajaj Chetak rivals the likes of the Ampere Nexus, Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, Ola S1 Range, Simple One, and Hero Vida V1.

The Bajaj Chetak is available in four variants: 2901, Urbane, Premium, and 3201 Special Edition.

All prices are ex-showroom Bengaluru, including the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) subsidy.

How many colours does the Bajaj Chetak get?

The four variants of the Bajaj Chetak are multiple colourways.  

• The base 2901 variant is available in 5 colour options: Ebony Black Met, Racing Red, Cyber White, Azure Blue, and Lime Yellow.  

• The Urbane Variant is available in 4 colours: Cyber White, Matte Coarse Grey, Indigo Metallic, and Brooklyn Black.

• The Premium variant is offered in 3 colours: HazelNut, Indigo Blue, and Brooklyn Black.

• The 3201 Special Edition variant is available in Brooklyn Black colour with special graphics.

What is the range of the Bajaj Chetak?

The four variants are equipped with different battery capacities which provide different ranges.

• The Chetak 2901 variant has a 2. 88kWh lithium-ion battery with a claimed range of 123km.  

• The Urbane variant gets a 3. 2kwh lithium-ion battery and offers a claimed range of 113km.

• The Premium variant is equipped with a 3. 2kwh lithium-ion battery with a claimed range of 126km.

• The 3201 Special Edition variant is based on the Premium variant. Like that one, this also gets a 3. 2kwh lithium-ion battery with a claimed range of 126km.

What is the charging time of the Bajaj Chetak?

The Chetak’s 2901 variant takes around 6 hours to charge from 0 to 100 percent. Charging the Urbane variant takes about 4 hours and 50 minutes with a 650W charger. The Premium takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, whereas the 3201 Special Edition charges in about 5 hours and 30 minutes.  

Is the Bajaj Chetak practical for everyday commutes?

The Bajaj Chetak is a fun scooter to zip around through traffic. With its availability in four variants, one can choose an option that is most suitable for their use. The power delivery of the scooter stays consistent even after the battery percentage drops, which makes the riding experience more enjoyable.

What features does the Bajaj Chetak have?

The Bajaj Chetak is equipped with all LED lighting across all variants. The 2901 and the Urbane Standard variants have a colour LCD display. While the Urbane variant with the TecPac features a colour TFT display. Both the Premium Standard variant and 3201 Special Edition come with a monochrome TFT display and with the TecPac they get a colour TFT display.

The TFT display offers a smartphone connection with turn-by-turn navigation. The TecPac comes with additional features like hill-hold assist and Sports Mode in all the variants. The 2901, Urbane and 3201 Special Edition variants get an optional Reverse mode that is included in the TecPac, while the Premium variant gets it as a standard feature. Premium variant also gets sequential turn signals in the TecPac.

Should you buy the Bajaj Chetak?

The Bajaj Chetak is a very attractive option for someone looking for a thoroughly modern electric scooter with some old-school charm. This scooter almost feels like going back in time with its retro design however its motor and performance have a more sporty and modern feel. It is a good option for daily commutes and weekend getaways. And when you factor in the top notch build quality, the Chetak certainly seems worth it. A new generation of the Bajaj Chetak will be launching soon, on 20 Decemeber 2024. The new one should be an improvement over the current one in terms of range and boot space.

What are the rivals to the Bajaj Chetak?

In the electric scooter segment, the Bajaj Chetak rivals the likes of the Ampere Nexus, Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, Ola S1 Range, Simple One, and Hero Vida V1.