Bajaj Auto has launched the new Chetak C25 electric scooter in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 91,399 (ex-showroom). The latest electric scooter from the Chetak family comes with a few design elements that set it apart from its bigger sibling.
In terms of design, the electric scooter brings the same appeal as its predecessor with a neo-retro vibe. It continues with horseshoe LED headlamps and a simple apron with some shapes, which adds to its minimalistic appeal. The side panels follow the same pattern with new graphics added into the mix, while the rear now gets a new taillight.
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With all this, it is the only electric scooter in the Indian market that comes with a metallic body. It offers consumers 25 liters of boot space and 650 mm full-length seat. All this is complemented by the presence of six colors: Racing Red, Misty Yellow, Ocean Teal, Active Black, Opalescent Silver and Classic White.
The Chetak C25 is equipped with a color LCD display. The features list of the electric two-wheeler includes smartphone connectivity, providing call and SMS notifications, turn-by-turn navigation and music controls. The list of features also includes hill hold assist. Because of this, the scooter is claimed to climb a 19% slope with two people.
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The new Bajaj Chetak C25 is powered by a floorboard-mounted 2.5 kWh battery pack that powers a 2.2 kW electric motor, offering a range of 113 km on a single charge. Once finished, the battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
The scooter is equipped with a 750W off-board charger, which is said to charge it from 0 to 100 percent full charge in less than 4 hours. Under its skin, the scooter features a hub-mounted motor, as well as a telescopic front fork and dual rear shock absorbers.