Other electric scooters in this comparison include Hero Vida V1 Pro, OLA S1 Pro and River Indie.
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Bajaj Chetak Electric Premium
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What you'll like:
- Solid build quality along with top-quality fit & finish. The electric Chetak is very well put together
- Looks and feels like and is a proper scooter, unlike some peers that have a toyish feel
- Well equipped. With the TecPac, it gets all the latest features and functions, including connectivity features
- Bajaj's widespread sales and support network. Additionally, dedicated facilities are being set up for servicing electric scooters
- Convenient and portable charging cable that can be plugged into a regular 15A plug
What you won't:
- Top speed of 73 km/h and maximum range of 126 km is significantly lower than similarly priced rivals
- No battery options. Only one capacity battery is available
- Missing features such as ABS, fast charging, etc.
- Suspension is on the firmer side. Lots of feedback through the handle can get annoying on bad roads
- Under-seat storage space is limited. A full-face/full size helmet doesn't fit
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Ather 450X
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TVS iQube S
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Hero Vida V1 Pro
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OLA S1 Pro
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What you'll like:
- India’s first mass-produced electric vehicle. A market disruptor with solid potential
- Looks futuristic, sleek, yet classy enough to appeal to all and offend none. Build quality, colour options on offer and the feel of materials is good for the segment too
- Well priced for the best-in-class specs on offer. Better performance than any mass-market scooter on sale in India
- Worry-free range for daily runs - ARAI-certified range of 121 km for the S1 and 181 km for the S1 Pro as per IDC
- Loaded with technology and features - large touchscreen and connected features, keyless access, reverse assist, onboard navigation, hill hold (Pro), cruise control (Pro) and more
What you won't:
- Some major misses (ABS, flat floorboard, removable battery pack, pillion side footrest, etc) could be a deterrent in achieving the ambitious sales targets
- Despite being priced well, the S1 Pro is still significantly more expensive than the ubiquitous volume-seller, the Honda Activa (without state subsidies, where applicable)
- Concerns over the effectiveness of the new dealerless support model, especially in semi-urban and rural areas. The first point of contact for customers is the OLA Electric App / customer care call centre
- Concerns over initial niggles and longevity of a brand new, mass-manufactured product from a startup company
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River Indie
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What you'll like:
- Very distinct styling that makes the Indie immediately stand out in a vast sea of two-wheelers
- Lots of customization possible through accessories, making the scooter very versatile in terms of applications and user profile
- 3 Riding Modes with varying power delivery and range allow for flexibility of use
- Motor produces 9 BHP and 26 Nm of torque. Riding in Rush mode is tremendous fun!
- 4 kWh battery gives the e-scooter a realistic range of ~120 km in Eco mode which is generous for bumper-to-bumper traffic
- Ample storage space and then some more! 43 litres of under-seat storage capacity, 12 litres of glovebox space, and more on the floorboard / storage hook
- The bike feels sturdy and easy to maneuver. Wide seat, extended front footrests and ample leg / knee room make for comfortable ergonomics
What you won't:
- We expected more aggressive pricing, relative to the entrenched players. Furthermore, the pre-launch price tag of 1.25 lakhs will be increased soon
- Missing features like phone pairing (music, calls), turn-by-turn navigation, ABS. Also, a very basic MID display
- Fit and finish could be better. A few plastic panels and body parts feel extremely flimsy
- Several features such as fast charging, connectivity features, and Accessories are still under development
- With a dealer and service centre network yet to be set up, buying and servicing experience are unknown
- This being a new product from a new company, the long-term ownership experience is unknown
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