Bajaj Chetak e-scooter prices hiked by up to Rs. 27,620

The Premium variant now costs Rs. 1,44,620, while the Urbane variant is priced at Rs. 1,42,620 (ex-showroom, Pune).

Bajaj Auto has increased the prices of the Chetak electric scooter by up to Rs. 27,620. The Premium variant now costs Rs. 1,44,620, while the Urbane variant is priced at Rs. 1,42,620 (ex-showroom, Pune).

Last week, Bajaj had re-opened online bookings for the Chetak e-scooter. The bookings were accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The Chetak e-scooter is powered by a 4.1 kW electric motor paired with an automated transmission. The motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery that has a claimed range of up to 95 km on a single charge. The battery can be recharged to 100% of its capacity in 5 hours. In 1 hour, the battery can be charged to 25% of its capacity.

At present, the Bajaj Chetak e-scooter is only available in Pune and Bangalore. The scooter will be launched in Hyderabad and Chennai soon. The company also plans to launch the Chetak in 24 other cities across India by 2022.