Bajaj Chetak Premium

Bajaj Chetak Premium Overview

Bajaj Chetak Premium is a high-speed electric scooter. It has a youthful design with ample modern features like a Push button start, a Side stand sensor, a Pass light switch, and a Stylish alloy wheel with tubeless tyres.

Secondly, The braking hardware comprises a Disc brake at the front and a Drum brake at the rear end of the wheel with a combined braking system. Further, It rides on Leading-link Suspension at the front and Monoshock at the rear end of the wheel. For instance, the rear-view mirrors have been re-designed for better visibility.

This e-scooter comes up with a few more advantages like Bluetooth Connectivity, Geo-fencing, Tamper alert, Locate your chetak, Carry hook, and Underseat storage space. Moreover, It comprises an LED headlight, an LED taillight, an LED turn signal light, and DRLs (Daytime running light).

Overall, the scooter appears just as retro-styling with minor changes. Apart from that, It has some comfort features like a Pillon grabrail, pillion seat, Pillon footrest, and Reverses assist. The company also admits that many customers have asked for a side-step footrest for the pillion rider. Therefore, they've developed a neatly designed accessory that gels well with the scooter's design.

Additional features included:

• USB charging port
• Mobile application
• Internet connectivity
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Automatic transmission

Bajaj Chetak Premium Price      

Bajaj Chetak Premium electric scooter is available in India at a starting price of RS. 1.49 lakh. The bigger battery pack is going to drive up the cost quite significantly. Still, the FAME 2 and individual state subsidies have offset a good amount of that.

Colors available

Bajaj Chetak Premium is available in 4 attractive color options, which are :

1. Brooklyn Black
2. Hazelnut
3. Indigo Metallic
4. Velluto Russo ( Red).

Variants of Bajaj Chetak Premium

Bajaj Chetak electric scooter has been launched in India in Urbane and Premium. While Urbane, the entry-level model, costs ₹1 lakh, the top-end Premium model gets a price tag of ₹1.15 lakh.

Range and Speed of Bajaj Chetak Premium

The ARAI has claimed it can travel a riding range of around 95 km/ch in a single charge with a top speed of 63 km/h. This electric scooter accelerates in (0 - 40 kmph) 4.5 seconds quickly.

Battery and Charging details of Chetak Premium

However, the batteries are swappable and can be charged at home too. But their also an option of onboard charging in the scooter. The bajaj provides a charging board.

Bajaj Chetak Premium runs on a battery capacity of 50.4 V/60.4 Ah Portable. The IP67-rated lithium-ion rechargeable battery ensures that the scooter is long-lasting and can get easily charged. The scooter can quickly get fully charged within 5 Hours from any charging stations set up all over the country.

The company says that this means the scooter can offer even more performance consistency, whether you're riding in a hilly area or with a pillow.

Motor and Power 

Bajaj Chetak Premium generates a max power of 4080 Watt BLDC hub motor mounted in the Rear Wheel. Water and dust resistance allows you to ride in any weather and terrain. 

Display and Screen details of Bajaj Chetak Premium

Bajaj Chetak Premium has a digital display with a digital dashboard. It has a digital console. It gives you a digital clock to track the time. Also, it has a Speedometer, Odometer, and more useful function, which provides speed information. Apart from this, a Trip meter informs how many kilometers your scooter has covered.

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Available States

This scooter is available all over South India states like Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Northern states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab. Also, East India states like Kolkata. Besides Central India states like Madhya Pradesh and Western India states like Mumbai and Pune.

Subsidies and Tax exemption of Bajaj Chetak Premium

 Bajaj Chetak Premium Electric Scooter gets a FAME 2 subsidy of Rs 51000 from the central government, which is already included in the ex-showroom Price. You also get support from the state government, like Rs 11250 in Delhi, Rs 22,500 in Gujarat, and Rs 5,625 in Rajasthan. State subsidy varies from state to state. Ask your nearest dealer.

License, Registration, and Insurance

In this Vehicle, you get two modes, Eco and power mode, and its top speed, which the company claims is 63 km/h. Talking about its motor, you get a BLDC motor with a peak power of  4080 Watt and rated power of 4080 watts. In this sense, it becomes an RTO scooter in which you need a license, registration, and insurance.

After-sales Service and Support from Bajaj electricals Ltd

Battery warranty of Bajaj Chetak Premium

Bajaj Chetak Premium gives you a 3 years/unlimited km warranty on a Lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion battery pack charge takes 5 hours on a standard 3A charger. In comparison, a fast-charger option can quickly recharge it in 1.5 hours only on the optional smart Charger.

Motor warranty on Bajaj Chetak Premium

It also has a 3 years warranty on Hub Motor.  

Charger warranty Bajaj Chetak Premium

The scooter has an in-built charger, and the vehicle can be charged by plugging into a regular 5 ampere of the home power outlets. On Charger, you get a 3-years warranty.

Vehicle warranty

Bajaj Chetak Premium has a 3-years warranty on Vehicle.     

Servicing of Bajaj Chetak Premium

The company provides 3free servicing for a Bajaj Chetak Premium. But you will have to get the service done on time. You cannot skip that date given to you by the service center. If not received, do so on the given date, and some parts get damaged under warranty. Then you will not be able to claim the warranty. The company has so far appointed 30-40 dealers. Some issues may arise in terms of servicing n new company.

Buyer Guide Of Bajaj Chetak Premium

What are the criteria you need to check before buying a Bajaj Chetak Premium electric scooter, and what are the things to keep in mind to choose the right scooter?

Check the Price

Let's talk about the Price of a Chetak Premium electric scooter. It is slightly higher than a conventional scooter. Mostly it has been seen that the battery's price has increased somewhat at this time. But the government of India is allotting subsidies and tax benefits to electric scooters under the FAME-II scheme. So that its high Price does not change the mind of buyers, for checking the Subsidies on your vehicle. You should review the ex-showroom Price and check whether the central government has allotted any FAME-II subsidy.

Also, check whether the state government is giving any subsidy in your state, and you should check the road tax exemption. After all, you should check the on-road Price, which you should match for what things are being charged for the final Price.

Check Range and Top Speed:

You should check the Range of the Chetak Premium electric scooter. It means how many kilometers it can run in a single charge. The Range of electric scooters is one of the significant aspects to look out for. An excellent electric scooter should have a good range that suffices your daily commuting needs.

You should also check the speed of the electric scooter, which means how fast the scooter can go per hour. Many electric scooters have good speed, while many scooters do not have a reasonable rate.

Check Battery and Power:

Battery plays a significant role in your Bajaj Chetak Premium electric scooter. You should also check the type of battery of the electric two-wheelers. There are 2types of battery mainly used for an electric scooter lead-acid (VRLA) battery and lithium-ion battery, but the modern battery is lithium-ion. This battery provides a good range along with an excellent top speed. It can quickly provide a range of 95 km with a top speed of 63 kmph above that would satisfy your daily needs. You should also check the battery pack warranty the scooter has for how many years of Warranty.

Check Motor Power & Torque:

You should check the Motor Power rating and torque of the Chetak Premium scooter. All electric scooters have a motor power rating available in units of watts. The motor watts indicate how much power the motor is capable of consuming. The Motor also plays a significant role in your electric scooter. It decides top speed, acceleration, climbing ability, power consumption, and performance. All electric scooters have one Motor, while high-performance scooters have two.

The Torque force rotates your electric scooter's wheel and propels you forward. Also, Check how much torque it generates to get good acceleration. You should also check the motor warranty the scooter has for how many years.

Check Charging Option:

Charging the optima electric scooter is also one of the crucial parts. Most Electrical scooters take less time, while some scooters take much time to Charge the vehicle. If you buy an electric two-wheeler, the automaker provides a home charger. But there is one thing that you should check the location where you live is if there is any public charging station available. Thinking that you need a public or home charging station is enough for you.

Check Dust & Water Resistance:

Lastly, check the IP rating of the Bajaj Chetak Premium scooter to know its water resistance. All-electric scooters are not water and dust-resistant, and it is not advisable to ride them in the rain. The IP rating is called the "International Protection" (IP) code. The IP rating should be IP65 or IP67, and this type of IP rating is ideal. This rating is safe to drive during the rainy season, and you can save your vehicle from breakdown during riding during the rainy season.

How Does Bajaj Chetak Premium Electric Scooter work?

1. The power source of an electric scooter is the battery, and the Motor gives the drive

2. The Controller of an electric vehicle receives an electric pulse from the throttle (Switch/Sensor) and allows the electric current to flow from the battery to the Motor. The motor hub rotates at speed based on the Motor's current input.

3. The Electronic Controller draws power from the onboard battery to operate the hub-mounted motor during acceleration.

4. During deceleration or braking, the Motor converts the braking energy into electrical energy, thus charging the battery.

Final thoughts 

1. Firstly, check the build quality of the scooter. 
2. Secondly, Take a test drive of the vehicle.
3. Thirdly and most important, ask the showroom representative about the maintenance, when you need to do it, how to do it, and how much it will cost for servicing after verifying everything.
4. If you think you are comfortable with Bajaj Chetak Premium, only then decide to buy it.