The Iconic Bajaj Chetak Makes a Comeback as an Electric Scooter

Bajaj Urbanite Chetak Electric Scooter website

After being phased out in the first few years of this millenium among dwindling sales in an increasingly competitive two-wheeler market, the legendary Bajaj Chetak has made a comeback, admitting, in an electric avatar. Confirming recent rumors, Bajaj Automobile on Midweek launched the all-new Chetak under the visitor's Urbanite EV sub-brand, equally part of the company'south plans to enter the EV (electrical vehicles) space in the country.

The Chetak Electric is currently being manufactured at the company's factory at Chakan, near Pune, Maharashtra, with production said to have begun September 25, 2019. In a nod to the cult archetype, the new model comes with a retro-chichi design, merely with modern touches, like the geometric LED turn indicators on the front end apron.

The new Chetak comes with an electric powertrain that contains a Li-ion battery with NCA cells. According to Bajaj, it comprises of an Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS) that controls charging and discharging seamlessly. It tin can be charged using standard 5-15Amp household chargers, said the company. The powertrain is also rated IP67 that denotes dust and water resistance.

The scooter likewise comes with a regenerative braking system that will accuse the batteries every time the passenger applies the brakes. While that will increase the range to some extent, the vehicle itself offers but up to 95km per charge, and that too, on the 'Eco' fashion. The range dips to just 85km when the 'Sport' fashion is switched on.

Bajaj is withal to officially announce the pricing, just auto blog GaadiWaadi speculates that it might be around the Rs. 1.25 lakh (around $1,800) mark. The scooter will be sold from Bajaj's ProBiking showrooms, with the first batch prepare to be delivered in January, 2020.

Featured Prototype Courtesy: GaadiWaadi