New Bajaj Chetak Variant Launch Confirmed
Could be an affordable Chetak variant, likely to come at a price tag of under Rs 1 lakh
(Update: Bajaj Auto has launched the most affordable Chetak, called the Bajaj Chetak 2901. Check out the details here.)
Bajaj is working on expanding their Chetak portfolio according to Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto. In an interview he said that Bajaj is currently focusing on expanding the Chetak e-scooter portfolio to cover more and more segments. The brand is planning on launching a new product in the next couple of months.
With the subsidies on EVs going away, we expect the upcoming product to be a new variant of the Chetak, one that is more affordable than what is currently offered in the Chetak lineup. The new variant could come at an ex-showroom price that is under the Rs 1 lakh mark and this trend is quite evident as players like Ather and Ola are also bringing their own affordable e-scooters to the market.
To keep costs in check, the upcoming Chetak variant could come with a less powerful motor and smaller battery pack. Features wise, Bajaj might decide to go with a monochrome LCD console and a simpler set of features to go with it.
In the same interview Rakesh Sharma added that while the diminishing subsidies may hurt the EV market’s rate in the short run, it is beneficial in the long run, as only serious players and serious buyers will stick around in the market. The FAME 2 subsidy is being replaced by the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) subsidy which will be available from April 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024.
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The new variant of the Chetak is expected to be launched either in April or May. It will be priced just under Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom including EMPS). The new Chetak will go up against other affordable e-scooters currently in the market like the TVS iQube, Ather 450S and the Ola S1 X.
Lastly, Rakesh Sharma also added that the brand will be working on expanding their dealership network from the current 200 dealerships to over 500 in the coming three-odd months. Currently the Bajaj Chetak is the third best selling e-scooter in the market and with this expansion, Bajaj could have a greater chance of gaining a bigger market share in the future.
User Reviews
- Hamara bajaj is now hamara chetakevI 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