Bajaj Auto has further expanded its Chetak electric scooter model lineup with a new variant called the Bajaj Chetak 2901. Priced at Rs 95,998, it’s the most affordable variant of the e-scooter. One must note that the mentioned price is ex-showroom, Bengaluru, and it includes the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS).
Compared to the Chetak Urbane and Premium variants, the new Chetak 2901 is nearly Rs 27,321 and Rs 51,245 more affordable, respectively. Dealer dispatch of the new variant will begin on June 15 across over 500 Bajaj showrooms in India. Read: Upcoming Bajaj CNG Bike Could Be Named ‘Bajaj Fighter’
The new Bajaj Chetak 2901 is offered in four new color schemes: Lime Yellow, Racing Red, Azure Blue, and Ebony Black. Similar to the other two variants, the new one comes with a colored LCD instrument cluster and an Economy riding mode. Buyers can opt for additional features such as Sports riding mode, reverse mode, Bluetooth connectivity for call and music control, Follow Me Home lights, and hill hold assist with the TecPac, which costs an additional Rs 3,000.
Talking about its powertrain, the Bajaj Chetak 2901 uses a 2.88kWh battery pack and offers an ARAI-claimed range of 123km on a single charge. It’s capable of attaining a top speed of 63kmph. The battery can be charged from 0 to 100 percent in 6 hours. The suspension setup consists of a trailing link at the front and a monoshock unit at the rear. It features drum brakes at both the front and rear.
With the new Chetak 2901 variant, the Pune-based two-wheeler maker aims to compete with the Ola S1 X, Ather Rizta, Vida V1 Plus, and TVS iQube.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Eric Vas, President, President, Urbanite, Bajaj Auto Ltd., said, “We are pleased to announce the start of shipments of Chetak 2901 to Chetak dealerships. The Chetak 2901 is designed, specced and priced to attract customers who are currently purchasing a petrol scooter to a proper full size metal body electric scooter that can match and exceed a petrol scooter, without denting their wallet.
The Chetak 2901 can be had for an on-road price close to that of a petrol scooter and comes with more than 123 kms of ARAI certified range. Retails to consumers shall start from 15 June onwards. We believe Chetak 2901 shall dramatically expand the electric scooter market.”
