By:Sutanu Guha Updated On: October 27, 2021 18:28 IST
As an auto enthusiast, Sutanu has always been captivated by the world of automobiles. From a young age, he developed a keen interest in cars, fascinated by their designs, performance, and engineering. His passion for automobiles only grew stronger over the years, as he delved into learning about different makes and models, their histories, and the latest technological advancements in the automotive industry.
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When it comes to electric two-wheelers, the automotive industry sees several new offerings. The Baja Chetak and Ola S1 are amongst the new pioneers in the electric scooter segment. While the former tugs at your nostalgic senses, with a familiar iconic design that will remind you of the Chetaks heydays. The Ola S1 on the other hand is easy on the eyes with a relatively simple design but comes loaded to the brim with modern technologies. Another factor that differentiates the both is their price tag. The Bajaj Chetak price in Delhi starts from around Rs. 1.00 lakh. This makes it costlier than the Ola S1 which starts from Rs.97,703. Both are available in two variants, and both come with several lucrative body colour options. But why is the Bajaj Chetak expensive than the Ola S1? Lets find that out
Bajaj Chetak vs Ola S1: Design and Dimension
The Bajaj Chetaks iconic design will rightfully remind you of the old Chetak scooters. This scooter is built around a steel frame and gets a metal body. The design has evolved and looks contemporary and fresh. The sheet metal body panels look premium, and the LED lighting and indicators with sequential blinking add to its modernity. The official dimension figures of the electric Chetak is not available as of yet but by the looks of it, the new scooter feels compact length-wise and also sits low on the ground because of the batteries that are placed near the floorboard. The Ola S1 on the other hand has a relatively simpler design. Both variants of the Ola scooter come with a twin-pod headlight with an LED DRL ring, ring-apron mounted sleek LED taillight and a split style pillion grab rail. The Ola gets its charging point at the back, whereas, the Bajaj Chetak has it placed beneath the seat.
The Bajaj Chetak is powered by a 3.8 kW continuous electric motor, and an IP67-rated Lithium-ion battery made by Bosch. With this setup, the Chetak produces 4 kW of peak power and 16 Nm of torque. There are two driving modes - Sport and Eco, which determine the range to 85 km and 95 km, respectively. Besides, Bajaj also equips the Chetak with a clever Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS) that controls the charge and discharge seamlessly. And lastly, the drive type is that of a hub motor.
The Ola S1 on the other hand gets two types of battery capacity for its two variants. The base Standard variant gets a 2.98 kW battery, whereas the Pro model gets a 3.97 kW battery. Both have their peak power at 8.5 kW, and the torque at the motor shaft for both stands at 58 Nm. When it comes to range, the base Ola S1 can do 121 km in a single charge, whereas, the S1 Pro can do 181 km in a single charge. As far as driving modes are concerned, the S1 gets two, Normal and Sports; whereas the S1 Pro gets an additional Hyper mode to tap the full potential of its bigger battery.
Bajaj Chetak
Ola S1
Motor Power
4080 W
8500 W
Max Torque
16 Nm
58 Nm
Motor Type
BLDC
Mid-drive IPM
Range
95 km/charge
121 km/charge
Bajaj Chetak vs Ola S1: Features
Being electric scooters, both are supposed to come loaded with features. With the Bajaj Chetak, the LED headlights with integrated DRLs, and turn signals with sequential blinking do make it modern. But the new fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity seals the deal for modernity with the electric Chetak. The cluster is a full LCD unit with a black and white theme. Furthermore, Bajaj has given a clever soft-open feature. This is available with the compartment and seat cover that doesnt drop in a jiffy as it used to in the old models. Instead, it comes down slowly, and the only way to shut down quickly would be by using your hands. Besides, the Chetak also gets a GPS navigation system and an additional locator that helps locate your scooter in a crowded parking space. The Ola S1 on the other hand comes loaded with features. To start off, it gets a keyless start function, alongside a 7-inch touchscreen instrument cluster that doubles up as an infotainment system as well. With this set up you can receive and make calls. Theres a voice recognition AI on board, with the help of which you can send messages as well. It also comes with integrated navigation with maps that make navigating unknown roads much easier. You can also create multiple profiles to customise your Ola S1 scooter as per the driving behaviours of different people. Besides, there are also different mood display settings available with the S1 that further amps up the experience.
Bajaj Chetak vs Ola S1: Price
The Bajaj Chetak is available in two variants. The base Premium model starts from Rs. 1,31, 598 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The top model Urbane starts from Rs. 1,38,992 (ex-showroom, Delhi).Similarly, the Ola S1 is also available in two variants. The base Standard variant starts from Rs. 97,703 (ex-showroom, Delhi), whereas, the top Pro model starts from Rs. 1,27, 667.
From the above comparison, the Ola S1 definitely makes more sense. Not only does it have a reasonable starting price, but it also comes loaded with features. Besides, both the variants of the Ola S1 have can travel a minimum of 100 km/ charge, compared to the Bajaj Chetak that can do 80-95 km. So, the Ola S1 is not just an attractive product, its equally practical as well. But which one would you go for, Nostalgia or Modern mode of transport? Let us know by joining our 91Wheels Telegram and 91Wheels Whatsapp. There you can also know more about vehicles, conduct discussions on your favourite ride and much more! Also, you can subscribe to our Youtube channel for video content on the latest from the world of cars and motorcycles. Also, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more about vehicles!
