[TusharK]

According to a media report, Bajaj Auto is gearing up to launch the next generation Chetak this month. The latest iteration of the popular electric scooter could debut around mid-December.



The next-gen Chetak is said to be based on a new chassis. The new design incorporates the battery pack under the floorboard, which will liberate more space in the boot.

Reports also suggest that the new Chetak might get a higher capacity battery pack, offering more range than the outgoing version. Currently, the Chetak offers a range of 123-137 km depending on the variant.

Not much is known about the design of the new Chetak. However, reports do suggest that Bajaj might stick with the same neo-retro design.

The next-gen Chetak will compete with the TVS iQube, Ola S1 and Ather Rizta in the Indian market.

Source: Autocar India

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[TusharK]

New-gen Bajaj Chetak e-scooter to be launched on December 20

Bajaj Auto has announced the launch date for the next-gen Chetak. The new electric scooter will go on sale on December 20.



According to media reports, the next-gen Chetak will be based on a new chassis with a floorboard-mounted battery pack. The e-scooter is also said to have a larger underseat storage space compared to the current model.

Reports also suggest that the redesigned battery pack might have a larger capacity, thus increasing the overall range of the Chetak. The battery currently powering the Chetak gives it a range of 123-137 km depending on the variant.

It is said that the new Chetak could feature a similar neo-retro design to the outgoing version. It will compete with the Ather Rizta, Ola S1 and TVS iQube.

Link to Team-BHP News

[Senotrius]

Rather than any possible gimmicks, I hope they just work on increasing the real world range to above 150 at the minimum. The scooter is a utilitarian vehicle first and foremost. People will adjust to the lower 73kmph top speed provided it gives them substantial mileage gains.

[silverado]

This was much needed. Rizta is able to hold a full face helmet and some more.
This is the bare minimum a scooter must have as thats why people buy scooters for , its Utility.

[Venkatesh]

New Bajaj Chetak e-scooter teaser.



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[FlankerFury]

Bajaj Chetak 35 series launched at ₹1.2 lakhs.


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TFT touchscreen of 3501

- Available in three variants, 3501, 3502 & 3503.
- top spec 3501 is priced at ₹1.27 lakhs
- mid spec 3502 is priced at ₹1.20 lakhs
- pricing of the base 3503 hasn't been announced yet

- gets an all new frame, battery, motor and controller
- styling changes are limited to sleeker turn signals and tail light
- seat is longer by 80mm
- suspension duties handled by front and rear monoshock

- Battery:- 3.5kW located in the floorboard
- Range:- 153kms (claimed)
- Motor:- 4kW permanent magnet motor
- Top speed is limited to 73kph
- Bootspace:- 35litres

Chetak 3501 gets a new 5in touchscreen TFT with smartphone connectivity, music control, integrated maps and geo fencing. It also gets a 950W on board charger that takes 3 hours to charge from 0-80%

Chetak 3502 gets a 5in non touchscreen TFT display and off board charger.

Chetak 3503 is equipped with drum brakes, pricing for this hasn't been announced yet.
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