Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter launched today at Rs 1 lakh, Bookings are Open from 15 January.

Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter launched today at Rs 1 lakh(ex-showroom) and Bookings are Open from tomorrow i.e 15 January. You can book this electric scooter at Rs 2000 from tomorrow onwards.
It will be available in 13 dealerships in Bengaluru and four dealerships in Pune.

Chetak comes powered with a 4kW motor that gets its fuel from a 3KwH lithium ion battery pack. The management claims that the Chetak can run for a maximum of 95km

The Chetak offers two drive modes -- eco and sport -- and a reverse assist mode. There is also a regenerative braking system that converts braking heat into kinetic energy, thereby maximising its range. Chetak's top speed is around 80 km per hour.

Its battery will take five-to-six hours to get fully charged. There is no option of a fast charge. Moreover, the batteries are not swappable and cannot be removed for charging purposes. One hour of charging will provide a charge of 25 percent.
The scooter will be first sold in Pune and Bengaluru to check the response in connection with the charging ecosystem. The company is offering a three-year warranty, or 50,000 km, on the Chetak.