Bajaj Chetak 35 Series: Variants Explained
With the launch of 35 series, the Bajaj Chetak range is now available in 4 variants in total
Bajaj Auto has recently launched the Chetak 35 series in India. The 35 series scooters are now the top-of-the-line products under the Chetak range. Available in two variants, the Chetak 3501 is the more premium one which is priced at Rs 1,27,243, whereas the Chetak 3502 is cheaper and costs Rs 1,20,000 (both prices ex-showroom, Bengaluru).
Here’s how they are different from each other:
While the 3.5kWh battery pack is shared by the Bajaj Chetak 3501 and Bajaj Chetak 3502, the chargers on both scooters are different. The top-end 3501 variant gets a 950kW on-board charger which charges the battery pack from 0 to 80 percent in just 3 hours. Whereas, the 3502 comes with an external charger which charges it from 0 to 80 percent in 3 hours 25 minutes.
In terms of features, the Chetak 3501 gets a new touchscreen TFT display. It comes with a Google map navigation, limited smartphone connectivity features, a fob key and only a single Eco ride mode. There are more features available, but those will only be unlocked after the purchase of TecPac. The TecPac on the Chetak 3501 brings Sports mode, full smartphone connectivity along with geo-fencing, sequential indicators, guide me home lights, trip and data reports and over-speed alert with speed limit settings.
The Bajaj Chetak 3502 also has a TFT instrument console but it is not touch-enabled like the 3501. The 3502 has turn-by-turn navigation, a physical key and a single Eco ride mode as standard. It misses out on a full Google Maps navigation and a fob key. The Chetak 3502 electric scooter also gets additional features with the TecPac, but on this, TecPac lacks sequential indicators and in-console document storage features. However, the price of TecPac for both scooters hasn’t been revealed yet.
What’s the same on both scooters
The Bajaj Chetak 35 Series scooters also have the same design as the other Chetak scooters. It is available in five colour schemes: Brooklyn Black, Pista Green, Hazel Nut, Indigo Metallic Blue and Matte Red.
Both 3501 and 3502 scooters get the same 3.5kWh battery pack, which is claimed to deliver a real-world range of 120-125km. The scooters also get a new side-mounted electric motor that provides a top speed of 73kmph.
The scooters get a new frame, in which the battery pack is located under the floorboard. Hence, the Chetak 35 series scooters get a generous 35-litre underseat storage. Both the scooters in Chetak’s 35 series ride on 12-inch alloy wheels. The braking setup includes a front disc brake and a rear drum brake, with combined braking system (CBS) as standard.
Both scooters rival the likes of Ola S1 Pro, Ather Rizta, Vida V2 and the TVS iQube in the Indian electric scooter market.
Bajaj Chetak User Reviews
Because mileage, looks cool and performance is better in same price if we compare with others, trust by our old brand with bajaj. Looks really cool and in 3kw battery range is very good. Overall in below 1.5 lakh price it's very effective. I have not ride in highway but I used in city for a couple of months, it is really cool to handle and service is very easy to maintain, it is very smooth ride as much I did. And performance is also very good. I would recommend to purchase not for young people, all type of age can use this scooter in ev segment. After using my friend scooter i am planing to purchase for my brother this Diwali. I m satisfied with this scooter. Read More
I had purchased it when ev was new in market, I am very much satisfied. I had drove it for more than 50000 kms with no expense. I had to change only tyres and regular service only one auxiliary battery of Rs. 800 had been changed. I am quiet impressed me and my son both have purchased but there is very less front space between handle and seat to carry extra luggage vegetables or ration need to improve in this area good service staff in patni and Nagpur. I will recommend everyone to go for this ev only. Positive, Very good for local commute, I had recovered all the money spend for purchase, me and my son had not spend a single penny for petrol, very pleasant ride for city and highway also but with limitation of distance. mid age person college boys with huge space in seat box for helmet and laptop girls working women also it's value for money, I had already 2 chetak with me and both vehicle had been run for 50000 and 23000 kms planning to purchase one more for my wife.Read More
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I choose this bike because, I heard from someone electric bike is more value for money, first I thought there will not so much difference then I search, I saw it so value for money and I adviced to buy a chetak. My ride was so far because this EV is the most value for money fuel, first I was using a bike of 160 cc it's average for me was very less in 1 litre petrol it goes nearly 25 to 27 km but, I have taken EV so no need to go for petrol thanks. Yes because it's mileage is very good, I like this bike personally we should don't waste money on petrol because EV is the most value for money fuel from my side advice is we should not use petrol diesel thanks my review after taking chetak was so best.Read More
I chose this bike because it looks premium and offers smooth riding experience with strong performance. The mileage and battery backup are very good for daily city travel. Bajaj is also a trusted brand so, maintenance and reliability were important reasons for choosing this scooter. The ride quality is very smooth and comfortable for daily city travel. Pickup is good and battery performance is also impressive. The scooter feels stable even on rough roads and braking system works well. Overall riding experience is excellent till now. Yes definitely I would recommend this scooter for daily use. It is best for city riding with good mileage low maintenance and smooth performance. Anyone looking for a reliable electric scooter can go for Bajaj Chetak.Read More