Bajaj Chetak 3001 vs Suzuki e-Access vs TVS iQube: Battery, range comparison
Bajaj Chetak 3001 vs competition.
Bajaj has expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of the new entry-level Chetak 3001, priced at Rs 99,990, ex-showroom. With growing competition in the affordable EV scooter space, the new Chetak competes as a direct rival to models like the
TVS iQube
,
Ather Rizta S
, and the upcoming
Suzuki e-Access
. Here's a look at how these e-scooters stack up against each other in terms of battery, prices, range and charging times.
Bajaj Chetak 3001 vs TVS iQube entry-level duo vs Ather Rizta S: Key details compared
The Chetak 3001 is equipped with a 3kWh battery pack, delivering a claimed range of 127 km on a single charge. Charging the scooter from 0 to 80% takes 3 hours and 50 minutes using a 750W charger.
In comparison, Ather's Rizta S comes with a slightly smaller 2.9kWh battery and claims a range of 123 km. However, it lags behind in charging speed: it takes 6 hours and 30 minutes to charge up to 80% with a portable charger. The Rizta S, though, demands a premium with a price tag of Rs 1.10 lakh, ex-showroom.
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The TVS iQube offers two variants in this pricing segment. The base version gets a 2.2kWh battery, good for 94 km of range, and takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to charge to 80% using a 650W charger. It's priced more affordably at Rs 94,434, ex-showroom. The higher-spec variant with a 3.5kWh battery offers a range of 145 km and charges to 80% in around 4.5 hours, but it costs a bit more at Rs 1.09 lakh, ex-showroom.
The upcoming Suzuki e-Access, meanwhile, features a 3.07kWh LFP battery and is expected to deliver a claimed range of 95 km. It offers flexibility in charging too: with a standard portable charger taking 6 hours 42 minutes, and DC fast charging reducing that to just 2 hours 12 minutes. Pricing for the Suzuki e-scooter is yet to be revealed.
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