Bajaj Auto has expanded its Chetak electric scooter lineup with the new flagship 35 Series, which includes three variants. The new Chetak 3501 variant is priced at ₹1,27,243, while the Chetak 3502 costs ₹1,20,000 (all prices are ex-showroom, Bangalore). The indigenous two-wheeler manufacturer has not yet revealed the price of the TecPac for these two variants.
At this price point, the new Bajaj Chetak 35 Series competes with the Ather Rizta, Vida V2, Ola S1 Pro, and TVS iQube. Bookings for the electric scooter are open across all Bajaj dealerships and online.
New Battery & Range
Talking about its powertrain, the new Bajaj Chetak 35 Series features a 3.5kWh battery, positioned underneath the floorboard. It’s the largest battery pack ever offered on the Chetak electric scooter. This battery is paired with a new electric motor and delivers a claimed range of 153km on a single charge. Bajaj claims that the scooter offers a real-world range of 120–125km. It can achieve a top speed of 73kmph. Read: Bajaj Freedom CNG Bike – All Key Details
Charging Time
The battery can be charged from 0 to 80% in just 3 hours using a 950W onboard charger, although this charging option is not available with the top-end 3501 variant. The Chetak 3502 variant comes with an external charger that charges the battery from 0 to 80% in 3 hours 25 minutes, which is the shortest charging time in its segment. The scooter’s power and torque figures remain undisclosed.
Lots of Features!
The new Bajaj Chetak 35 Series boasts “the latest tech and safety features.” The 3502 variant comes with a TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation, but it is not touch-enabled. A touch-sensitive TFT display is exclusive to the top-end 3501 variant. Additionally, the 3501 variant is equipped with a key fob, while the 3502 uses a mechanical key. Both variants offer a single riding mode – Eco – and limited smartphone connectivity is available with the 3501 trim.
The TecPac variant of the Chetak 35 Series adds features such as full smartphone connectivity, sequential blinkers, geo-fencing, data analytics, guide-me-home lights, trip and over-speed alerts with speed limit settings, and a Sports mode.
Storage, Brakes, Wheels & Colours
The new Chetak 35 Series is built on a new frame and offers increased underseat storage of 35 liters. The scooter is equipped with 12-inch alloy wheels at both the front and rear. For braking, it features a disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear.
The Chetak 3501 is available in the following color options: Pista Green, Hazelnut, Indigo Metallic, Matte Scarlett Red, and Brooklyn Black. The Chetak 3502 comes in four colors: Matte Charcoal Grey, Indigo Metallic, Cyber White, and Brooklyn Black.
