Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter: Bajaj is planning to increase the model of its Chetak electric scooter. According to new reports, the company may add some new variants and models while expanding its range in the coming few years. These will be cheaper than the existing models. The company’s focus is now on electric scooters in the low and mid-speed segment. For this, electric vehicle company Yulu is investing in Bajaj. This company has invested in Bajaj in the past as well. It is believed that Chetak will make a low-cost model using the architecture of the electric scooter. Let us tell you that Bajaj’s Chetak Electric is produced in Pune.
Up to 40% of electric two-wheelers to be sold in 5 years
Chetak Electric is currently available in only a few cities. The company has not yet started its sale across the country. Bajaj is also facing chip shortage for the production of this scooter. However, the company believes that in the next 5-7 years, 30-40 per cent of the overall two-wheeler sales will come from electric vehicles. ICE will continue to dominate the rest. Currently, the ex-showroom price of Bajaj Chetak Electric is close to Rs 1.42 lakh. Due to shortage of chip and costly raw material, its prices are also increasing continuously.
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Chetak is equipped with many advanced features
The scooter also gets regenerative braking with all-LED lights (headlamps, DRLs, turn indicators, taillights), front disc brake and digital instrument cluster (with smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth). The Chetak gets 12-inch alloy wheels at both ends, 90/90 tires at the front and 90/100 tires (both tubeless) at the rear. The front-wheel gets a leading-link-type suspension, while the rear wheel gets a monoshock suspension. The scooter also gets a reverse gear. It gives a maximum range of 95Km in Eco mode and 85Km in Sport mode. It takes around 5 hours for the battery to charge up to 100% via a 5Amp outlet.