Bajaj Chetak C25

Key Features

Variants & Prices

Specifications & Features

• Daily Commuter

  84/100

  Score breakdown

  Real-world range (eco mode)86%

  Under-seat boot storage78%

  Connected app & navigation80%

  Eco & ride modes82%

  Running cost vs petrol92%

  The Bajaj Chetak C25 is an excellent daily commuter that pairs generous real-world range with the premium metal build quality the Chetak name is known for. The connected app is functional and reliable, ride modes adapt well to city traffic, and the running economics are compelling. Boot space is adequate for daily essentials. For commuters who value build durability and a refined ride over cutting-edge tech features, the C25 is among the best choices in the segment.

• Enthusiast

  62/100

  Score breakdown

  Acceleration (sport/warp mode)64%

  Top speed ceiling60%

  OTA updates & features68%

  Sporty riding character58%

  Theme & personalisation72%

  The Chetak C25 was not designed with the enthusiast in mind and the scores reflect that honestly. There is no high-performance mode and the top speed ceiling keeps it firmly in city-use territory. What it offers enthusiasts is a polished, premium ownership experience and a retro-modern design that draws consistent attention. OTA updates have been incremental rather than transformative. Riders seeking performance thrills should look at the Ather or Ola lineup; riders who appreciate craftsmanship and design will find the C25 deeply satisfying.

• Family Rider

  86/100

  Score breakdown

  Boot space (dual helmets)72%

  Pillion ride & suspension84%

  Smooth power delivery88%

  Safety & build quality94%

  Geofencing & alerts82%

  The Chetak C25 is arguably the best electric scooter for family use in its price range. The all-metal body construction inspires genuine safety confidence, pillion comfort is among the best in the segment thanks to a well-tuned suspension, and the smooth power delivery is ideal with children aboard. Boot space is practical for daily family errands. The geofencing and connected app work reliably. For families prioritising safety, comfort, and build durability above all, the C25 is the standout recommendation.

• Long-distance Rider

  50/100

  Score breakdown

  Real-world highway range56%

  Top speed comfort52%

  Charging infra outside metro36%

  Highway stability & comfort58%

  Fast charge speed (0-80%)48%

  The C25 is not suited to long-distance riding and makes no attempt to be. Highway range at sustained speeds drops to 70-80 km, the top speed of around 73 kmph is insufficient for comfortable expressway use, and the charging network outside major cities is thin. The ride quality and build mean it handles the occasional extended city-adjacent trip gracefully, but for riders with regular intercity needs the C25 will frustrate. It is a city scooter built to exceptional standards -- those standards do not extend to covering its long-distance limitations.

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

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  Amrita Desai

  May 17, 2026

  4.4

  Not for speed but for style -- and it delivers completely

  I am an enthusiast in the design and ownership experience sense rather than the outright performance sense, and the Chetak C25 is the most satisfying electric scooter I have owned on both counts. The retro-modern design draws compliments every week and the premium feel of the metal body is unlike anything else in the segment. Performance is more than sufficient for Mumbai city riding -- the acceleration is smooth and confident, never embarrassing in traffic. The app and connected features work reliably. Build quality gives the sense of a product that has been engineered to age well rather than sell well in a showroom. For riders who appreciate the ownership experience as much as the riding, the C25 is exceptional.

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  Vikas Bishnoi

  May 10, 2026

  4.6

  The most refined electric scooter I have ridden

  I test-rode six electric scooters before buying the Chetak C25 and the difference in build quality is immediately apparent. The metal body panels do not flex, nothing rattles, and the overall fit and finish is a full level above the competition at this price. Range in eco mode has been consistently around 105-110 km across my 22 km daily commute in varying Pune traffic. The connected app is simple but does everything I need -- charge monitoring, navigation, and geofencing. Power delivery is smooth and predictable in traffic. Running costs are a significant reduction from my previous petrol scooter. The C25 feels like it was built to last rather than built to impress on a spec sheet.

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  Sneha Patel

  Jan 24, 2026

  4.7

  The safest electric scooter choice for a family

  We spent two months evaluating electric scooters before choosing the Chetak C25 for our family and the metal body construction was the deciding factor. The safety confidence it provides is genuinely different from plastic-bodied alternatives -- the scooter absorbs minor knocks and kerb contacts without any visible damage after six months of family use. Pillion comfort for my elderly mother is the best I have experienced on any scooter. Power delivery is smooth and predictable even with a heavy pillion. Boot space fits a medium bag comfortably. The geofencing works reliably and the app gives me real-time peace of mind. Range covers all our family errands with days to spare. The C25 is the electric scooter I would recommend to any family without hesitation.

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  Deepika Varma

  Jan 22, 2026

  3.6

  Superb city scooter that hits a wall beyond city limits

  I bought the Chetak C25 on the strength of its build quality and daily riding experience -- both of which are excellent. My issue is that I occasionally need to cover the Jaipur-Ajmer route and the C25 struggles on this purpose. Real-world range at 70 kmph drops to around 75 km, the top speed feels strained for comfortable highway use, and the charging options outside Jaipur are almost nonexistent. The scooter itself is outstanding for city use -- smooth, premium, confidence-inspiring. But the gap between city capability and intercity capability is sharper here than with rivals that offer higher top speeds. If your riding is entirely urban the C25 earns a strong recommendation. Add any highway requirement and the limitations emerge quickly.