Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Price Hiked: Now How Much More Will You Have to Pay! – times of India

After the recent price hike for Pulsar, Avenger and other popular models, Bajaj Auto has now hiked the price of its Chetak electric scooter. To be precise, the price for Bajaj Chetak The electric scooter has been increased by Rs 12,749. Which increases its retail price to Rs 1.54 lakh from the earlier Rs 1.41 lakh (ex-showroom Pune). Apart from the price hike, no changes have been made to the electric scooter or its features and design.

It will continue to be powered by a 4080W BLDC motor powered by a 50.4V Lithium Ion battery. The set up produces 16.2 Nm of torque and can charge the Ion a single charge for a range of up to 90 km. Bajaj Auto also offers a 3-year, 50,000 km warranty on the IP67 rated battery. Since its launch in 2019, the company has reportedly sold over 14,000 units of the Chetak Electric.

Bajaj Auto is currently setting up its new manufacturing plant at Akurdi, Pune. The plant is capable of producing up to 5 lakh EVs annually. Production for Chetak Electric and the company’s other brands such as KTM, Husqvarna and Gas Gas is expected to eventually take place at this plant. The facility is reportedly spread over half a million square feet and will generate employment for over 11,000 people.
After a massive price hike of Rs 1.54 lakh, does the Bajaj Chetak electric scooter still offer a valuable proposition? Tell us what you think in the comment section below.