Bajaj Chetak

Key Features

Variants & Prices

Specifications & Features

• Daily Commuter

  82/100

  Score breakdown

  Real-world range (eco mode)84%

  Under-seat boot storage76%

  Connected app & navigation76%

  Eco & ride modes78%

  Running cost vs petrol92%

  The Bajaj Chetak is a thoughtfully made daily commuter that puts build quality and ride comfort ahead of headline specs. Real-world range in eco mode handles typical city commutes without anxiety and the metal body construction means it absorbs the knocks of daily use without showing its age. The app is functional rather than feature-rich. For commuters who want a trustworthy, refined scooter for city riding without chasing tech credentials, the Chetak delivers an ownership experience that feels considered and durable.

• Enthusiast

  48/100

  Score breakdown

  Acceleration (sport/warp mode)50%

  Top speed ceiling46%

  OTA updates & features60%

  Sporty riding character44%

  Theme & personalisation66%

  The Chetak makes no attempt to appeal to performance enthusiasts and the scores reflect that honestly. The top speed ceiling is modest even by city standards and there is no performance mode worth the name. What it offers is an exceptionally well-crafted scooter with a design that draws more attention than most performance machines. OTA updates have been conservative. Enthusiasts seeking performance should look at Ather or Ola -- those who value design pedigree and craftsmanship over outright performance may find the Chetak quietly compelling.

• Family Rider

  85/100

  Score breakdown

  Boot space (dual helmets)74%

  Pillion ride & suspension84%

  Smooth power delivery88%

  Safety & build quality92%

  Geofencing & alerts80%

  The Bajaj Chetak is among the best electric scooters for family use available today. The all-metal body construction delivers a level of safety confidence that plastic-bodied rivals cannot match. Pillion comfort is excellent -- the suspension is well-calibrated for two-up city riding. Power delivery is smooth and unthreatening, which is exactly right with children or elderly passengers aboard. Boot space handles daily family errands comfortably. For families placing safety and durability above performance and connected features, the Chetak is the easy recommendation.

• Long-distance Rider

  44/100

  Score breakdown

  Real-world highway range48%

  Top speed comfort44%

  Charging infra outside metro34%

  Highway stability & comfort52%

  Fast charge speed (0-80%)40%

  Long-distance riding is outside the Chetak's design brief entirely. Highway range at sustained speeds drops below 70 km, the top speed of around 63 kmph is unsafe for expressway use, and the charging network outside major cities is very limited. The slow home charger means recovery after a long run takes overnight. The Chetak's strengths -- build quality, comfort, smooth ride -- carry over to extended city-adjacent trips, but the moment the road opens up, its limitations are immediate and significant. It is an exceptional city scooter that knows its boundaries.

• Daily Commuter
• Enthusiast
• Family Rider
• Long-distance Rider

• HV

  Himanshu Verma

  Jun 03, 2026

  3.6

  Great build and comfort, app and charging need improvement

  The Bajaj Chetak earns high marks for the things you feel every day -- ride comfort, build solidity, and smooth power delivery -- but reveals gaps in the areas that matter more as ownership stretches. The app is the weakest link: navigation loses signal inconsistently, charge estimates have been off by 15 percent on several occasions, and the interface feels dated compared to Ather. Charging at home works but the slow charger means an overnight is mandatory after a long day; a faster charger option would help. Range in eco mode is honest and adequate for my commute. The scooter itself is excellent -- Bajaj just needs to invest in the software side to match the hardware quality it has clearly achieved.

• RK

  Ritika Kumar

  Apr 28, 2026

  4.1

  Handles city-plus runs well if you stay realistic

  I use the Chetak for Delhi commuting and occasional runs to Gurgaon and Noida, roughly 40-50 km each way, and it handles this usage profile comfortably. Range in eco mode is a genuine 90-95 km in Delhi winter conditions, which covers the outer-ring loop I do most weekends with charge to spare. Ride comfort on NH stretches at 60-65 kmph is smooth and the build quality means rough patches do not transmit harshly. I do not attempt expressways -- the top speed is not suited to that. For city-plus riders who stay within a realistic 70-80 km radius and avoid high-speed roads, the Chetak is an excellent, dependable choice that rewards the discipline of knowing your route.

• NP

  Nidhi Prasad

  Apr 26, 2026

  4.5

  Switched from petrol and will never go back

  Twelve months on the Bajaj Chetak after 15 years of petrol scooters and I can say the switch is permanent. The Chetak replaced a Honda Activa and betters it in every category that matters for daily commuting -- running cost, ride smoothness, build quality, and maintenance demands. Range in eco mode covers my 24 km round trip five days without a recharge. Home charging overnight is effortless and adds nothing noticeable to my electricity bill. The metal construction makes it feel substantial in a way plastic-bodied competitors do not. The app is simple which I prefer -- it does what it needs to without unnecessary complexity. A deeply dependable daily partner.

• AK

  Anjali Kumar

  Apr 20, 2026

  2.6

  Beautiful scooter that refuses to be ridden with any urgency

  I bought the Chetak drawn in by the design and Bajaj's brand reliability. The design remains gorgeous and the build quality is genuinely the best I have seen on any electric scooter. But the riding experience is a deep disappointment for anyone who enjoys riding rather than just travelling. The top speed of 63 kmph means any attempt to ride briskly on Mumbai's arterials is immediately frustrating -- cars pull away from you on every green light. There is no sport mode that meaningfully changes the character. The app offers nothing for an enthusiast. The Chetak is a premium commuter product that has been designed for a specific type of buyer who is not me. I respect what it is; I should not have bought it.