Almost ten years after deciding to exit the scooter segment, Bajaj Auto has brought in the good old Chetak, albeit in an electric avatar. The swanky looking Chetak electric scooter was unveiled in New Delhi. The iconic Chetak that ran on internal combustion engine had sold more than 13 million units. The price of the new Chetak electric scooter will be announced early 2020.
The new electric Chetak is powered by an IP67 rated high tech lithium ion battery with NCA cells. It can be charged using a standard household 5-15 amp electrical outlet. It has an onboard Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS) which controls the charge and discharge seamlessly. The company is also offering a home charging station at a nominal cost.
The electric scooter will not only be sold in India but will also find its way into the European markets sometime in 2020. To commemorate this launch, the “Chetak Electric Yatra” was flagged by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways along with Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Ayog in New Delhi. Riders of 20 Chetak scooters will traverse through north and western India, covering 3000kms each to reach Pune in Maharashtra.
The electric Chetak comes with two drive modes, Eco and Sport and a reverse assist mode. Regenerative braking via an intelligent braking system converts braking heat into kinetic energy, helps maximize the range.
As for the looks, the new Chetak electric scooter is designed in a classic style and a lot of premium materials have been used. It features a horseshoe shaped LED headlight with DRLs, a feather touch activated electronic switches and sequential scrolling LED blinkers. A large digital console displays vehicle information.
The scooter comes with class leading handlebar grips, levers and mirrors and a glove box that opens softly. It has damped seat closure mechanism. Through an app, the electric Chetak can be enabled for security and user authentication. The Chetak mobile app gives the rider a comprehensive overview of all aspects of his or her vehicle and its ride history.
The electric scooter has a rigid frame clad with sheet metal body panels and a tubular single sided suspension. It has a unique singled sided cast aluminium swing arm which houses the traction motor that drives the wheel through an automated gear box. The electric scooter is being manufactured at the Bajaj Auto plant in Chakan in Maharashtra.
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