Obnews Automobile Desk: Bajaj has launched its new Chetak 35 series electric scooter in India. Its starting ex-showroom price in Bengaluru has been kept at ₹ 1.20 lakh. The new series has made some cosmetic changes compared to the old model, but the real improvements have been in battery, range and technology. There are three variants available in this series: 3501, 3502 and 3503, although the price of 3503 has not been announced yet.
| model | Price (ex-showroom, Bengaluru) |
|---|---|
| 3501 | ₹1.27 lakh |
| 3502 | ₹1.20 lakh |
Technical and design changes
The biggest change in the Chetak 35 series is its redesigned frame and battery positioning. The battery pack has now been removed from under the seat and placed on the floor, increasing under-seat storage from 21 liters to 35 litres. The seat has also been increased by 80 mm to 725 mm, which will provide more space to the rider and pillion.
Powertrain and range improvements
The Chetak 35 Series now has a larger 3.5 kWh battery pack, which is more powerful than the 3.2 kWh battery pack of the 32 Series. Due to this, the range of the scooter has increased from 137 km to 153 km. Additionally, the efficiency of the powertrain has also been improved with the new generation electric motor and motor controller.
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Charging and features
- 3501 Model: Comes with a 950W on-board charger, which charges the battery from 0-80% in 3 hours.
- 3502 Model: This is the basic variant, which does not have on-board charger and touchscreen display.
- 3503 Model: Lacks disc brakes and some other features for lower cost.
The 3501 model has a new TFT touchscreen display, which comes with smart features like navigation, music control, and call management. The scooter also includes features like digital document storage, remote immobilization, overspeed alert and accident detection.
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