Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter
The Bajaj Auto Chetak Electric is now a modern classic in India's rapidly growing electric two wheeler segment. It combines retro design from the past, solid engineering, good tech features, production quality and exceptional sales. Here, we give a complete, reader oriented breakdown of the Chetak Electric specifications, features, variants, market relevance, and total annual sales no piece of info is left untouched.
Timeless Design Meets Modern Build
As a scooterist, the Chetak Electric maintains the classic, charismatic image with clean body panels with a little modern twist, thanks to a steel unibody chassis. The Chetak Electric incorporates a brilliant LED headlamp with a signature circular DRL. It features:
- Alloy wheels with tubeless tires
- Fourteen different color options are available in the variants
- 35-litre underseat boot space (largest in the segment)
- Easy ergonomics for rider and pillion
High quality fit, finish, paint, and tactile functions give the Chetak an actual sense of luxury, but the body is the right dimensions for all age groups and family use.
Battery, Motor & Performance
Battery:
- 3.0 kWh & 3.5 kWh Lithium-ion batteries (varies depending on variant)
- Usually fixed, placed under the floorboard to get a low centre of gravity and better stability
- IP67 dust and water resistance make them extremely durable for Indian use
Motor:
- Hub mounted 4.1 kW and 4.8 kW electric motors (depending on the model/year)
- Smoother and completely silent operation, instant torque, perfect for zippy city riding.
- Top speed: 62-63 km/h (perfect speed for city and suburban chores)
Real world range:
- Older variants: 127 km/charge (IDC)
- Latest 35 Series: 151-155 km/charge (see IDC/simulated city test); top of segment
- Usage yields ~100–130km, even in mixed modes
Charging & Usability:
- Charging time (0–80%): ~3 hr 25 min at home socket, ~full charge ~5–6 hours on home socket
- Charger: on board 950W portable charger, boot friendly
- Fast charging can be supported on select variants
Feature Packed for Everyday India
- Touchscreen 5-inch TFT console: Navigation, Bluetooth calling, music, notifications, ride statistics, speed lock.
- Digital instrument cluster: Color LCD, real world range, battery conversion % display, tripmeter, clock
- Hill Hold Assist, Reverse Mode, Ride Modes (Eco, Sport): Practical and intuitive City Solution
- Smartphone App: Remote lock/unlock, tampering alerts, location tracking, ride history, OTA software updates
- Safety: Auto hazard lights, disc brake up front (on premium variants), drum brake rear, common braking system, side stand sensor, parking assist
- Connected via Bluetooth and GSM (in some variants), complete with auto call/SMS alerts
Suspension, Comfort & Practicality
- Front suspension: Leading link
- Rear suspension: Single shock absorber
- Ground clearance: 168mm—moves smoothly over commonly encountered speed breakers, potholes etc.
- Seat height: Positions rider comfortably regardless of height
- Kerb weight: Approx. 123–134kg depending on the variant
- Premium upholstery materials, squared cockpit creating ample legroom, ergonomic handlebar position
Variants, Pricing & Colors
- Chetak 3001 (2025 model): 3.0 kWh battery, Eco/Sport modes, new for 2025, price around ₹99,900–₹1.07 lakh, replacing 2903
- Chetak 3503 / 3501: 3.5 kWh battery, premium tech, km/charge, price around ₹1.2–1.46 lakh (ex-showroom)
- 4 core variants (entry to premium), all with segment leading boot capacity and multiple color options.
Yearly Sales Impact & Market Leadership
- FY2023: ~71,941 units sold
- FY2024: ~193,439 units sold—a 169% YoY increase
- FY2025: ~260,000 units sold (projected and summed for the year)
- In March 2025, Bajaj sold 34,863 units in a month, a record high and over 1,100 units/day
- Chetak market share was 26–29% in Q4 and monthly tops; annual share was 19–20%
- Bajaj beat the 2.5 lakh units annual sales for the first time, catching up on TVS iQube and stepping squarely into segment leader territory
Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Sales Growth from FY2023 to FY2025
Comparison with Segment Leaders
| Scooter |
Range |
Top Speed |
Battery (kWh) |
Price (₹, ex-showroom) |
Notable Features |
FY2025 Sales |
| Bajaj Chetak |
151–155km |
62–63km/h |
3.0 / 3.5 |
99,900–1.46 lakh |
Touch TFT, Smart App, Largest boot |
~260,000 |
| TVS iQube |
150km (ST) |
82km/h |
2.2–5.3 |
94,434–1.66 lakh |
TFT, connectivity, practical boot |
~273,000 |
| Ola S1 Pro Plus |
180km |
120km/h |
4.0 |
1.31–1.60 lakh |
TFT, Bluetooth, fast charging |
~210,000 |
User Experience & Living with Chetak
- Discrete, quiet ride - zero noise, immediate take off.
- Family comfort - roomy, safe, easy to ride.
- Feature rich - TFT, app, navigation and ride modes for everyday convenience.
- Legendary brand assurance - Bajaj service network, build, quality and customer care.
Conclusion
Bajaj Chetak Electric for 2025 stands alone as a unique once in a generation piece of Indian transport that seamlessly affixes itself to the past and propels you into the future: premium build, segment defining technology, practical experience daily, and sales that seem unstoppable. If you are selecting an electric scooter for India manufactured with India's future in mind, here style, safety, smart devices, and decades of trust exist the Chetak provides the fullest choice for today.
And more, the Chetak legend will continue with the research and development power Bajaj is putting behind its electric vehicle future.
