Bajaj Chetak C2501 vs TVS Orbiter: Which One Offers Better Features?
Both are affordable electric scooters from legacy brands, find out which one offers more tech here:
The just launched Bajaj Chetak C2501 is the newest entrant into the premium affordable electric scooter space – priced at Rs 91,399. It directly rivals the TVS Orbiter priced at Rs 1,04,900 (all prices ex-showroom Bengaluru). Here’s how they compare purely based on features:
|
Feature |
Bajaj Chetak C2501 |
TVS Orbiter |
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Instrument console |
Colour LCD |
Colour LCD |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Yes (optional TecPac) |
Yes |
|
Call alerts |
Yes (TecPac) |
Yes |
|
Turn-by-turn navigation |
No |
Yes |
|
Music controls |
Yes (TecPac) |
Yes |
|
Cruise control |
No |
Yes |
|
Ride modes |
Eco, Sports |
Eco, City |
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Hill-hold assist |
Yes |
|
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Reverse mode |
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USB charging port |
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Combi braking system (CBS) |
No |
Yes |
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Underseat storage |
25L |
34L |
Instrument Console & Connectivity
Both these electric scooters come with a colour LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. The TVS Orbiter offers a more connected experience, including turn-by-turn navigation, vehicle health monitoring, geo-fencing, crash alerts, and OTA (Over-The-Air) updates. The TVS scooter goes a step further by also offering cruise control.
The Bajaj Chetak C2501 keeps things simpler, offering call alerts and music control via the optional TecPac accessory (Rs 3,000). While it lacks navigation and app features, the display covers all essential ride information clearly.
Safety Features & Practicality
Neither scooter offers ABS, but the Orbiter gets CBS (Combined Braking System), although it has drum brakes at both ends. The Bajaj scooter meanwhile gets a front disc brake. Both come equipped with hill-hold assist, reverse mode, and an apron-mounted USB charging port. The Orbiter also has a larger underseat boot space at 34 litres compared to the Bajaj’s 25 litres.
BikeDekho Says
If you’re looking for an affordable scooter for short city commutes that also has good build quality and covers the basics well, the Bajaj Chetak C2501 is the one for you. Although its 55kmph top speed and 113km claimed range from its 2.5kWh battery pack might not be enough for some.
The TVS Orbiter meanwhile, makes more sense for buyers who want more features and have slightly longer daily commutes or have to use highway stretches for short durations. The cruise control, turn-by-turn come handy along with the higher claimed top speed and range of 68kmph and 158km (from a larger 3.1kWh battery), respectively.
User Reviews
I bought tvs orbiter but this scooter didn't give good speed and range is low and its charging is also slow after some time. It will give low range after some time but It has many good things low maintenance cost and first service is also very lower at price. I like this scooter. Overall it is a good scooter.Read More
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
Affordable price of chetak and get many colour options with a durable frame and comfortable ride and cities with a good posture for average height people it might look a little bit different from other Chetak. It gives a mileage of 80 to 100 according to your driving style and with I catching looks and a good design and is easily handle because its weight is very less and have a balanced riding poster and have a special thing which is the word Chetak means reliable. I will recommend this for the people who ride it only in cities and want to ride a little bit for office and all and have a daily running of 20 to 50 km and get a 55 top speed which is slightly less for many people.Read More