The Chetak C2501 becomes the most affordable electric scooter which can be bought from the stables of Bajaj. However, there is stiff competition when it comes to the electric two-wheeler in the Indian market
Bajaj Chetak C2501
Battery and Range
The Bajaj Chetak C2501 is powered by a 2.5 kWH battery pack, powered by an electric motor, giving it a range of 113 km. In addition to that, the electric scooter boasts a top speed of 55 kmph. Notably, the Bajaj Chetak C25 charges from 0 to 80 per cent in 2 hours and 25 minutes, while charging it to 100 per cent takes 3 hours and 45 minutes.
The Ola S1 X boasts three different battery packs: a 2 kWH, a 3 kWH and a 4 kWH, powering an electric mid-drive motor producing a peak power output of 9.3 bhp. In addition to that, the Ola S1 X boasts a range of 108 km, 176 km and 242 km. The Ola S1 X charges from 0 to 80 per cent in 6 hours for the 2 and 4 kWH variants, while the 3 kWH variant takes 9 hours to charge fully.
Ather Rizta S The Ather Rizta S boasts three different battery packs, much like the Ola S1 X: a 2.7 kWH, a 2.9 kWH and a 3.7 kWH. The battery powers a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) electric motor producing a peak power output of 5.7 bhp. Additionally, the Rizta S boasts a range of up to 159 km. The former takes 6 hours and 30 minutes to charge, while the latter takes 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The TVS iQube gets three different battery packs: a 2.2 kWH, a 3.1 kWH and a 3.5 kWH. The battery packs power a hub-mounted traction electric motor producing 5.9 bhp. The iQube boasts a range of 94 km, 123 km and 145 km, respectively. The TVS iQube takes up to 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge to 100 per cent.
Ola S1 X
Features
The Bajaj Chetak C2501 gets multiple features, including a colour LCD display and offers features such as reverse mode and call accept/reject via the handlebar controls. Bajaj also offers optional connected features through a TecPac add-on, which includes functions such as hill hold and guide-me-home lights.
The Ola S1 X gets features, including a 4.3-inch segmented colour LCD-display, LED headlamps and tail lamps, 34L of boot space, side-stand alert, eco mode, reverse mode, OTA updates, advanced regen, remote boot unlock, Bluetooth, GPS connectivity, navigation and cruise control, among others.
The Ather Rizta S has multiple features, including a 7-inch LCD-display offering turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth for calls or music, parksafe alerts, anti-skid mode, ride modes, crash alerts, LED headlamps and taillamps and 34L of boot space, among others.
The TVS iQube gets multiple features, including a 5-inch TFT display, anti-theft alerts, crash alerts, turn-by-turn navigation, distance to empty, remote charge status, Alexa skillset, USB charger port and 32L boot space, among others.
TVS iQube
Price
The Bajaj Chetak C2501 gets a starting ex-showroom price of ₹91,399. The Ola S1 X gets a starting ex-showroom price of ₹82,999, with the range going up to ₹1.14 lakh. The Ather Rizta S has a starting ex-showroom price set at ₹1.04 lakh, with the range going up to ₹1.30 lakh. The TVS iQube is the most expensive electric scooter of the four with its starting ex-showroom price set at ₹1.11 lakh, with the range going all the way up to ₹1.32 lakh.
