TVS Orbiter vs Bajaj Chetak 3001: Best Budget Electric Scooter Is…
We compare the features of TVS and Bajaj’s cheapest EVs
The recently launched TVS Orbiter, and the Bajaj Chetak 3001 are two most affordable electric scooters from their respective brands in India. Which one has a lot more to offer in terms of features, you wonder? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Starting off, here we have a detailed comparison of what each has to offer in terms of connected features and riding aids:
|
Feature |
TVS Orbiter |
Bajaj Chetak 3001 |
|
Console |
5-inch Colour LCD |
Round colour LCD |
|
Bluetooth-enabled Smartphone connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Call/SMS alerts |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Navigation |
Turn-by-turn |
Turn-by-turn |
|
Riding Modes |
Eco & City |
Eco & Sports |
|
Reverse Mode |
Yes |
Yes (TecPac) |
|
Hill Hold Assist |
Yes |
Yes (TecPac) |
|
Safety Features |
Geofencing, time-fence, crash/fall alerts and anti-theft alerts |
Geofencing and immobilizer. Both available with TecPac |
|
Accept/Reject Calls |
No |
Yes (TecPac) |
|
Music Control |
No |
Yes (TecPac) |
|
Cruise Control |
Yes |
No |
|
USB Charging Port |
Yes |
Yes |
Overall in terms of connected features and riding aids, the TVS Orbiter seems like a much better deal, especially considering the fact that they all come as standard. The console is also larger and easier to read compared to the cramped info in Chetak’s round console. With the Bajaj Chetak 3001, all the additional features can only be unlocked with the TecPac, which costs around Rs 8,000 for 5 years.
That said, the Chetak with the TecPac has quite a lot of convenience features on offer, such as the ability to accept/reject calls and music controls. We think these features will come in handy a lot more than something like a cruise control. That’s because using cruise control in Indian traffic will not be easy, as there will be very few instances where one gets uninterrupted stretches of road, especially in rush hours.
Other than these features, the scooters both offer spacious underseat storage options. Here’s a breakdown:
|
Model |
Storage Capacity |
|
TVS Orbiter |
34 litres |
|
Bajaj Chetak 3001 |
35 litres |
Both of the scooters offer similar levels of storage, and can easily handle most of your daily needs.
Price & Verdict
The TVS Orbiter is priced at Rs 99,999, whereas the Chetak 3001 costs Rs 99,990 (both prices are ex-showroom Bengaluru, including PM E-Drive subsidy).
From the comparison, it is clear that the TVS Orbiter offers better value for money than the Chetak, especially considering the fact that you’ll have to shell out extra every few years for the extra features in the Chetak. If features are a priority, then the new TVS Orbiter ticks all the right boxes. If you want a no-nonsense e-scooter with good underseat storage and don’t mind having fancy features, then the Chetak is the one to go for.
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