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Available colours
- Brook Green
- Hazelnut
- Cerulean Blue
- Indigo Metallic
Swatches are indicative.
Bajaj Scooter
Bajaj Chetak
Bajaj’s steel-bodied electric retro — slower than the field, but far better made.
On sale ₹1.15 lakh – ₹1.22 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹1.15 lakh – ₹1.22 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Claimed range
- 108 km
- Battery
- 3 kWh
- Power
- 4.5 bhp
- Torque
- 16 Nm
- Top speed
- 73 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 115 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Seats
- 2
- Fuel
- Electric
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹1.15 lakh - ₹1.22 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched May 2025
Range spread ₹1.15 lakh – ₹1.22 lakh
Bajaj Chetak variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Chetak electric single-speed 3.0 kWh battery · Digital console | ₹1.15 lakh |
| Chetak Premium electric single-speed Dual-tone retro paint · Alloy wheels and connected features | ₹1.22 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Range and charging
Claimed range
108 km
Battery capacity
3 kWh
Charging
About four hours and forty minutes to a full charge from a home socket; the net-charging network takes it to 80 per cent in under two hours
Range depends on speed, temperature, load and route. Confirm the test cycle and charging conditions behind any quoted figure.
Performance and powertrain
- Maximum power
- 4.5 bhp
- Maximum torque
- 16 Nm
- Top speed
- 73 km/h
Specifications
Motor, battery and charging
| Motor | 4.5 bhp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 16 Nm |
| Battery | 3 kWh |
| Claimed range | 108 km |
| Charging | About four hours and forty minutes to a full charge from a home socket; the net-charging network takes it to 80 per cent in under two hours |
| Top speed | 73 kmph |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 115 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 2 persons |
| Suspension | Telescopic front fork, single rear shock absorber on a single-sided swingarm |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear drum, combined braking system |
| Tyres | Front and rear 90/90-12 on 12-inch alloys |
| Safety equipment | Front disc with combined braking and an app-based anti-theft tracker; no crash-test rating exists |
Dimensions
| Length | 2455 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1385 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Chetak
The modern Chetak makes its argument out of materials. Steel body panels, a single-sided rear swingarm and an exposed hinge on the saddle give it a solidity that nothing else at this price attempts; five years into ownership the panels still meet each other properly, which is not a sentence commonly available about Indian plastic. It is the scooter a buyer chooses after sitting on the alternatives.
The powertrain is chosen for economy rather than pace. 16 Nm and a 73 km/h ceiling mean the Chetak is the slowest electric here and needs deliberate planning to pass a bus on a state highway, but the trade produces a very predictable energy bill and a motor that never sounds worked at 55 km/h. In the mixed school-run-and-market duties it is actually sold into, the shortfall is rarely felt.
The costs are weight and reach of another kind. At 115 kg it is the heaviest scooter on this list while producing the least torque, which shows in how it carries a pillion up a ramp, and the real-world range with a passenger settles around 90 km from the claimed 108 km. Bajaj’s service network is the widest of any brand here, which is the practical counter-argument to choosing it over an Ather.
- Steel bodywork and a single-sided rear swingarm
- 108 km claimed range from a 3.0 kWh pack
- Backed by the widest service network of any electric here
Features
Instrumentation
- Digital console with a segment speedometer and range readout
- Battery state of charge and estimated time to full
- Bluetooth pairing with navigation on the phone
- Service-due and diagnostic alerts
Convenience
- Remote-operated seat release and keyless start
- Flat floorboard with a removable rubber mat
- Regeneration switch with two levels of intervention
- Reverse assist for a tight parking spot
Chassis
- Pressed-steel body panels over a tubular frame
- Single-sided rear swingarm for a clean wheel
- Telescopic front fork with a 145 mm clearance figure
- Front disc paired with a rear drum
Pros and cons
What we like
- Best build quality of any scooter in this catalogue
- Retro shaping carries more conviction than the plastic rivals
- Service and parts access beat every other brand here
What we would change
- 73 km/h is the lowest top speed listed
- Heaviest scooter here with the least torque to move it
- Range with a pillion falls toward 90 km
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.0/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4 out of 5
Lowest rated
Performance
3.4/5
Power, acceleration & riding dynamics
- Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 3.4/5 Average
- Features Equipment & rider features 3.9/5 Good
- Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 4.4/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 3.8/5 Good
- Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 4.1/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 4.2/5 Very strong
- Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.1/5 Very strong
Bajaj’s steel-bodied electric retro — slower than the field, but far better made.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the Bajaj Chetak?
Two trims are listed at ₹1.15 lakh and ₹1.22 lakh ex-showroom Delhi NCR, making it the more affordable of the three electric scooters here before incentives.
What real-world range does the Chetak deliver?
The official figure is 108 km. MotoSutra’s city estimate is 90-100 km on a single charge, with the number falling faster in summer when the lights and fan of a hotter climate are in use.
Is the Chetak fast enough for city traffic?
Below 55 km/h it is keen enough and the instant torque makes filtering easy. The limitation is above that, where 73 km/h leaves little margin for an overtake on a fast urban road.
How does running cost compare with a petrol scooter?
Charging at a domestic tariff works out at roughly a tenth of the fuel cost of an equivalent 110cc scooter per kilometre, before accounting for the higher purchase price and battery depreciation.
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