Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs 1 Lakh: Catch The Live Launch Highlights Here!
Bajaj Auto has launched the Chetak electric scooter in the Indian market. The electric scooter will be offered in two variants: Urbane & Premium. The all-new Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is priced at Rs 1 lakh for the entry-level variant, while the top-spec 'Premium' variant is offered at Rs 1.15 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. The scooter will be available in just two cities initially: Pune & Bangalore.
The new Chetak electric is the first EV from the brand in the Indian market and will be sold exclusively through KTM's dealerships. There will also be a Customer Experience Centre in Pune as well. Sold in Pune & Bangalore, the Bajaj Chetak electric scooter will be available across 14 dealerships in Bangalore and 4 dealerships in Pune.
The Bajaj Chetak electric scooter comes powered by an IP67-certified 3kWh lithium-ion battery paired to a 4kW electric motor. The motor produces 16Nm of peak torque while offering a maximum range of 95km on a single charge. The Bajaj Chetak Electric comes with two riding modes: Eco and Sports, where Sports mode offers a slightly lower range of 85km.
The batteries also come with both standard and fast-charging technology. Bajaj claims that an hour of charging the batteries on the Chetak electric will offer 25km of range. Apart from the technical specifications, the Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is also offered with a host of modern features and equipment, well-integrated with its retro-design.
In terms of styling, as mentioned above the Bajaj Chetak electric scooter will be offered with a retro-theme. This includes minimalistic design elements, clean lines, smooth body panels with little to no graphics and single-tone paint schemes. The Chetak electric will, however, receive modern features such as LED headlamps, LED taillights, circular-shaped LED DRLs, fully-digital instrument cluster, disc brakes with ABS, regenerative braking and a reverse assist function as well.
Bookings for the electric scooter will begin from the 15th of January 2020 while deliveries of the Chetak electric will start from end-February. Booking amount for the Bajaj Chetak electric will be Rs 2000. The entry-level 'Urbane' will be offered in a range of two colour options: Citrus Rush & Cyber White. The 'Premium' variant will be offered in five colours: Hazelnut, Brooklyn Black, Citrus Rush, Velutto Rosso and Indigo Metallic.