The Bajaj Chetak 2901 has recently been launched as the most affordable variant in the Chetak’s lineup. With this, the Chetak electric scooter is available in a total of three variants, including the Urbane and Premium. Here’s a simplified breakdown of all three variants of the Bajaj Chetak to help you make an informed decision: –
Bajaj Chetak Variant Breakdown: 2901 vs. Urbane vs. Premium
Battery, Range and Specifications
| Bajaj Chetak | Chetak 2901 | Chetak Urbane | Chetak Premium |
| Battery | 2.88 kWh | 2.9 kWh | 3.2 kWh |
| Power | – | Peak: 4.2kW Continuous: 4kW | Peak: 4.2kW Continuous: 4kW |
| Range | 123 km | 113 km | 127 km |
| Top Speed | 63 kmph | 63 kmph (standard), 73 kmph (with TecPac) | 73 kmph |
| Charging Time | 6 hrs | 4 hrs 50 mins | 4 hrs 30 mins |
- Despite having a slightly smaller battery pack, the new Chetak 2901 offers slightly more range than the Chetak Urbane.
- Compared to other variants, the Chetak 2901 takes roughly 1.5 hrs more to charge the scooter fully.
- The Chetak 2901 has a top speed of 63 km/h, which is on par with the standard version of the Chetak Urbane. However, the Urbane TecPac and Premium variants have a higher top speed of 73 km/h.
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Dimension and Underpinnings
| Bajaj Chetak | Chetak 2901 | Chetak Urbane | Chetak Premium |
| Front Suspension | Single-sided link type | Single-sided link type | Single-sided link type |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Front Brake | Drum | Drum | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| Underseat Storage | – | 21 litres | 21 litres |
| Ground Clearance | – | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Seat Height | – | 760 mm | 760 mm |
All Bajaj Chetak variants feature the same suspension setup, but when it comes to braking setup, the front disc brake is exclusive to the top-spec Chetak Premium variant.
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Features
| Key Features | Chetak 2901 | Chetak Urbane | Chetak Premium |
| Body Type | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Key Fob | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Riding Modes | Eco | Eco | Eco |
| Instrument Console | Digital | Digital | 5-inch coloured TFT cluster |
| App Connectivity | ❌ | Limited Access | Limited Access |
| Reverse Assist | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| TecPac | Rs 3,000: Sport riding mode, hill hold, reverse assist, and limited app connectivity access. | Rs 8,000 – Sport riding mode, hill hold, reverse assist, and full app connectivity access. | Rs 9,000 – All features of Urbane TecPac + Sequential Blinkers. |
- The standard Chetak 2901 lacks features such as a key fob, app connectivity, and a reverse assist function. However, the latter two are available with the optional TecPac, priced reasonably at ₹3,000. However, the TecPac for the Chetak Urbane, priced at ₹8,000, seems quite overpriced.
- The top-spec Chetak Premium variant offers a 5-inch coloured TFT cluster as standard. Its TecPac also includes sequential blinkers, adding a modern touch to its design.
Price
| Chetak Variants | Standard | With TecPac |
| Bajaj Chetak 2901 | Rs 95,998 | Rs 98,998 |
| Bajaj Chetak Urbane | Rs 1,23,319 | Rs 1,31,319 |
| Bajaj Chetak Premium | Rs 1,47,243 | Rs 1,56,243 |
