- Bajaj Chetak premium electric scooter gets a 20 percent increment in its claimed range figures
- The Bajaj Chetak electric scooter now gets 108km of certified range on a single charge
- Bajaj seems to have achieved it without increasing the battery or changing the power output
According to a new homologation document, the claimed range on the Bajaj Chetak premium electric scooter is expected to see a boost of 18km. The Bajaj Chetak currently claims a range of 90km on a single charge. Interestingly, Bajaj seems to have kept the battery capacity the same and is likely to have achieved this by tinkering with the Battery Management System on the Chetak electric scooter.
Bajaj Chetak electric scooter gets more range
The new homologation document of the Bajaj Chetak electric scooter states that EV will get an improved range of 108km per charge which is an 18km boost from the previously claimed range. The Bajaj Chetak gets the lowest claimed range when compared to its competitors. The Bajaj Chetak competes with the likes of the Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro and TVS iQube which report a claimed range of 146km, 181km, and 100km respectively.
The 20 percent increment in the claimed range figure brings the Bajaj Chetak up to speed with its rivals. The document does not report any battery upgrades or power output, which indicates that Bajaj could’ve achieved it by reworking the Battery Management Software (BMS) on the EV.
Bajaj Chetak electric scooter price
The Bajaj Chetak premium electric scooter is one of the more expensive scooters in India and commands a price tag of Rs 1.52 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi, excluding all subsidies). The company has not yet announced any change to the EV’s pricing post the boost in range. The Bajaj Chetak comes in four colour options – Hazel Nut, Indigo Metallic, Velutto Rosso, and Brooklyn Black. The electric scooter also gets 3 year / 50,000-kilometre warranty on the battery and the vehicle.
