Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter is here! PICS, prices, bookings, sale, mileage, range, battery backup and all you need to know

Remember that Bajaj Auto's iconic scooter Chetak? It is now back with a bang and that too in an all-new avatar!  Bajaj Auto on Wednesday unveiled the all-new Chetak! The EV was launched in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Government of India, and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. "The Chetak is a legend that symbolises individual freedom and empowers human ambition. The new Chetak is once again poised to lead Electric Vehicle adoption and transformation in India and across the world for a better ‘Hamara Kal’," Bajaj said.

Praising the Bajaj Auto and its management for launching Chetak in an altogether new avatar, Nitin Gadkari said, "I am confident that this product will get lots of success."

Also, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of  NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant said that he is a great admirer of Bajaj Auto because of the products they create.

Here is all you need to know about Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter:-

PRICES: Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter is expected to be launched at Rs 1.1-Rs 1.4 lakhs (ex-showroom).

MILEAGE/RANGE/BATTERY and its BACKUP: Chetak has an IP67 rated high-tech Lithium Ion battery with NCA cells. The battery is easily charged using a standard household 5-15 amp electrical outlet. The on-board Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS) controls charge and discharge seamlessly. Additionally, an elegant home-charging station is available at a nominal cost.

DRIVING MODES: The Chetak offers 2 drive modes (Eco, Sport) and a reverse assist mode to ensure that all the demands of a rider are satisfied. Regenerative braking via an intelligent braking system that converts braking heat into kinetic energy helps maximise its range.

The Chetak offers 2 drive modes (Eco, Sport) and a reverse assist mode to ensure that all the demands of a rider are satisfied. Regenerative braking via an intelligent braking system that converts braking heat into kinetic energy helps maximise its range.

The Eco and Sport mode is expected to deliver range/mileage of 95 kms and 85 kms respectively.

MOBILE APP: The Chetak mobile app gives the rider a comprehensive overview of all aspects of his / her vehicle and its ride history, says Bajaj.

BOOKINGS/SALE: The bookings and sales are expected to start around Jan 2020.

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Moreover, to commemorate Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter launch the “Chetak Electric Yatra” was flagged off by Nitin Gadkari and Amitabh Kant, CEO Niti Aayog.

Riders on 20 Chetaks will traverse through North and Western India to travel approximately 3000 kms each to welcome at Pune in Maharashtra.