Bajaj Chetak
C3501
VariantsBajaj Chetak: An Electric Icon, Reworked
The Chetak name carries over five decades of scooter history in India, and Bajaj's electric revival leans into that legacy rather than away from it — metal body panels, a rounded silhouette, and build quality that reviewers consistently call out as a step above most electric scooter rivals. It now comes as a four-variant line-up (C3001, C3503, C3502, C3501) spanning two battery sizes.
Range, Charging & Top Speed
The base C3001 runs a 3.0 kWh pack for a claimed 131 km per charge, capped at 70 km/h, and takes 2 hours 55 minutes to charge 0–80%. Stepping up to the 3.5 kWh pack (C3503/C3502/C3501) raises range to 151–153 km. Top speed rises further on the C3502 and C3501 — both capped at 80 km/h — while the C3503 stays at 70 km/h; 0–80% charging takes 3 hours 25 minutes on the C3503/C3502, and 3 hours flat on the C3501.
Variants & Features
All four variants share Eco and Sports ride modes, a hub motor with reverse assist, IP67 water resistance, and a colour display. The top two variants (C3502, C3501) step up to a 200mm front disc brake (from drum on the C3001/C3503), full app connectivity, remote immobilisation, over-speed alerts and trip analytics; the C3501 tops the range with sequential rear blinkers and on-cluster document storage.
Pricing
Ex-showroom pricing runs from roughly ₹1.14 lakh for the C3001 up to ₹1.52 lakh for the fully-loaded C3501, before the central PM E-DRIVE subsidy.
Who Should Buy the Bajaj Chetak
The Chetak is for daily commuters who want a polished, well-built electric scooter from a brand with a nationwide network — real range of 131-153 km per charge, Eco/Sports modes and a 35-litre boot. It is not the fastest or the most feature-dense scooter in the segment, and every variant charges via a standard charger only, with no DC fast charging, so it suits riders who charge at home overnight. The C3502 and C3501 are worth the step up for the 200 mm front disc brake and full app connectivity.
