Bajaj Chetak Urbane e-scooter launched at Rs 1.15 lakh

The Chetak Urbane is powered by a 2.9 kWh battery pack that offers a slightly higher range of 113 km (IDC)

Bajaj Auto has launched the Chetak Urbane, a new variant of the e-scooter priced at Rs 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Chetak Urbane is powered by a 2.9 kWh battery pack that offers a slightly higher range of 113 km (IDC) compared to the 108 km range offered by the current model. However, 113 km range is IDC certified, while the 108 km is the real-world range claimed by the company.

Another difference between the Urbane and Premium variants is the on-board charger. While the latter comes with an 800-watt charger, the Urbane gets a 650-watt charger, which takes 4 hours 50 minutes to charge the battery.

The Chetak Urbane comes with an LCD instrument console as standard. It has an Eco mode and a 63 km/h top speed. However, customers can opt for the 'Tecpac', priced at Rs 1.21 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with a Sports mode, smartphone connectivity, a reverse mode, a hill hold and an increased top speed of 73 km/h.