Bajaj has updated the Chetak range in India, having introduced a new base variant, called the Chetak 3001, the Bajaj Chetak EV range now consists of four variants — 3001, 3503, 3502, and 3501. For those looking to buy a Bajaj Chetak and confused about which variant to choose, here’s a simple guide.
2005 Bajaj Chetak variants — Battery specifications
The Bajaj Chetak 3001 is the entry-level variant of the Chetak range, priced at Rs 99,900. The Chetak 3001 variant comes with a 3kWh battery pack which offers a claimed range of 127km from a full charge. And speaking about charge, the 3001 takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes to charge from 0–80%.
The Chetak 35 series (3503, 3502, and 3501) come with a slightly larger 3.5kWh battery pack. The Chetak 3501 and 3502 have a claimed range of 153km, while the 3503 gets a claimed range of 151km with a full charge. Top speed also varies, as the 3503 is limited to 63kmph while the other two models can reach a top speed of 73kmph.
In terms of charging, there are slight differences as well with the 35 series. The 3502 and 3503 take 3 hours and 25 minutes to fully charge with a 900w charger, while the range-topping 3501 variant takes 3 hours to charge fully, owing to the 950w onboard charger.
2005 Bajaj Chetak variants — Features
Speaking about features, the Chetak 3001 and the 3503 feature an LCD instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity with call and message alerts. They also get a music function, along with a reverse option and hill-hold assist. Both variants of the Bajaj Chetak get drum brakes for the front and rear.
The two higher variants of the Chetak – 3502, and 3501 – get a TFT instrument panel with the latter getting a touchscreen dash. When opted for the TecPac, the scooters get overspeed alerts, guide-me-home lights, vehicle immobilisation and music controls, while they also get a disc brake at the front. That said, the range-topping Bajaj Chetak 3501 variant gets keyless ignition and sequential indicators.
| Variant | Price |
| Chetak 3001 | Rs 99,900 |
| Chetak 3503 | Rs 1.02 lakh |
| Chetak 3502 | Rs 1.22 lakh |
| Chetak 3501 | Rs 1.35 lakh |
