Bajaj Auto was the first mainstream two-wheeler manufacturer in India to launch an electric vehicle. The company launched the all-new Bajaj Chetak Electric scooter in the Indian market in January 2020. Upon launch, it was an instant hit but then the pandemic happened and it affected its sales. In September 2020, the company stopped taking pre-bookings for the Chetak but now the bookings for the Bajaj Chetak EV are once again open in India.
The new Bajaj Chetak was the first electric offering from the house of this Pune-based Indian two-wheeler manufacturer. Last year in January, it was launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 1 lakh, Ex-showroom Delhi. The new Bajaj Chetak's retro appeal, good pricing and great electric powertrain made it an instant hit. Initially, it was launched in two Indian cities only and they are Pune and Bengaluru. Bajaj Auto was planning to expand its reach gradually in the near future but due to the pandemic, it didn't happen.
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In September 2020, the company had to stop taking bookings for the electric scooter due to supply chain issues. But now, the bookings for the new Bajaj Chetak are once again open in India for Pune and Bengaluru folks. People who are interested in purchasing the Chetak EV can now book it online by paying a token amount of Rs. 2,000 which is 50 per cent refundable. This means that the booking cancellation charges have been currently set at Rs. 1000. Also, Bajaj will now expand Chetak's footprint in other big cities too.
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The Bajaj Chetak EV gets a 3 kWh lithium-ion battery. The li-ion battery of the EV comes paired with an electric motor that churns out 6 PS of power and 16 Nm of peak torque. It gets two riding modes too. They are Eco and Sport. The Chetak can run up to 95 kilometres on a single charge. It is now priced between Rs. 1.15 lakhs - Rs. 1.20 lakhs, Ex-showroom. What are your thoughts on it? Do feel free to share with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
