Bajaj
Bajaj Chetak 35 Series
Steel body, big boot, and a service centre in every Bajaj showroom.
In short
The Bajaj Chetak 35 Series is a metal-bodied electric scooter with a 3.5 kWh battery, 153 km claimed range and the largest dealer network of any EV maker in India.
- Battery
- 3.5 kWh
- Certified range
- 153 km
- Full charge
- 3.5 hrs
- Top speed
- 73 km/h
What works
- Steel body panels: dent-resistant and built to last
- Huge 35-litre boot
- Fastest home charging here: about 3.5 hours 0–80%
- Sold and serviced through Bajaj's national network
What doesn't
- 73 km/h top speed is the lowest of the three
- Heavy at around 140 kg
- Ride is on the softer, less sporty side
Best for: City commuting, Peace of mind on service, Buyers who dislike plastic scooters
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi. On-road estimate for Delhi; other cities on the price page.
Ex-showroom Delhi, the Chetak 35 Series range runs from ₹1,20,000 (3502) to ₹1,30,000 (3501) across 2 variants. The extra ₹10,000 buys tft touchscreen and fast charger.
That makes it priced 11th lowest among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Activa electric (₹133 more) and the Rizta (₹705 more).
On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹1.26 Lakh for the base variant once registration and five-year insurance are added (Delhi waives road tax on electric two-wheelers). Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
3502 3.5 kWh · Colour LCD console | ₹1,20,000 | |
3501 3.5 kWh · TFT touchscreen · Fast charger | ₹1,30,000 |
Range and charging
Expect 110–135 km from the Chetak 35 Series in everyday use against a certified IDC range of 153 km. The 20% gap is about average for the class.
Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed it ranks 9th for range, 6 km above the group average of 147 km.
Motor and ride
The Chetak 35 Series's 4 kW motor is the 16rd most powerful among the 21 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 73 km/h, which limits it to city use.
A full charge from a home socket takes about 3.5 hours, and it supports fast charging for a quicker top-up on the road. The battery is fixed, so you need a plug where the scooter parks.
Chassis hardware includes a combi-brake system, with a disc up front and drum at the rear.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The Chetak is the electric scooter for people who bought petrol scooters from Bajaj or Honda for twenty years and want the same relationship with an EV. It is not the quickest or the longest-range, but it is the one you can get fixed almost anywhere.
Riding it every day
The 35 Series moved the battery under the floorboard, which freed up a 35-litre boot and dropped the centre of gravity. The 4 kW hub motor is tuned for smooth city riding rather than drag races; 0–40 km/h is brisk, and the 73 km/h top speed is enough for city ring roads and nothing more.
Claimed range is 153 km and owners typically see 110–125 km in Eco. The standout is charging: the 3501 variant's charger takes the pack from empty to 80% in about 3.5 hours, roughly half the time of an Ola on a home socket.
What to know before buying
The steel body is the Chetak's signature. It adds weight (around 140 kg) but shrugs off the scrapes that crack plastic panels. The cheaper 3502 drops the TFT touchscreen for a colour LCD and loses the fast charger; for most buyers the ₹10,000 saving is worth it only if you can charge overnight.
Who should buy it
Buyers in smaller cities where Bajaj is the only EV maker with a real service presence, and anyone who values durability and boot space over top speed.
Features and colours
- Combi-brake (CBS)
- Regenerative braking
- Companion app
- Reverse mode
- Hill hold
- Fast charging
- Colour TFT console
- LED headlamp
- Alloy wheels
- Tubeless tyres
- +1 more
On safety kit the Chetak 35 Series has combi-brake (cbs) and tubeless tyres. There is no ABS, which is legal at this engine size but worth knowing before a wet-weather ride.
Against S1 Pro (Gen 3) or 450X, it gets combi-brake (cbs), led headlamp and tubeless tyres that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: front disc brake, over-the-air updates, cruise control and turn-by-turn navigation, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 4 colours: Indigo Blue, Brooklyn Black, Midnight Blue and Costa Silver. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years or 50,000 km. The battery is covered separately for 3 years or 50,000 km; read the degradation clause, since most policies only replace a pack that drops below 70% capacity. After the free services, the recommended interval is every 5,000 km.
Service reach is excellent: Bajaj has about 5,000 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country.
On sale since 2020, the Chetak 35 Series is established enough that early production issues have been worked through and used examples give a fair read on resale.
Chetak 35 Series: questions people ask
- What is the price of the Bajaj Chetak 35 Series?
- The Chetak 35 Series costs between ₹1,20,000 and ₹1,30,000 ex-showroom Delhi across 2 variants, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance and varies by state.
- What is the on-road price of the Chetak 35 Series in Delhi?
- Roughly ₹1.26 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹1,20,000 ex-showroom plus no road tax (electric two-wheelers are exempt in Delhi), ₹1,100 registration and about ₹5,433 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.
- What is the real range of the Chetak 35 Series?
- The certified range is 153 km. In everyday riding expect 110–135 km depending on mode, speed and load.
- How much does the Chetak 35 Series cost to run per month?
- Charging works out to about ₹0.24 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹184 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the Chetak 35 Series?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹3,810 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- How long does the Chetak 35 Series take to charge?
- About 3.5 hours for a full charge from a home socket, with fast charging available for quicker top-ups.
- Chetak 35 Series or S1 Pro (Gen 3): which is better?
- The S1 Pro (Gen 3) is ₹5,000 less expensive to start and more efficient at 242 km against 153 km. Pick the Chetak 35 Series for city commuting, the S1 Pro (Gen 3) for long daily commutes. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the Chetak 35 Series?
- Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed, the S1 Pro (Gen 3) (₹1.15 Lakh), the IQube (₹1.19 Lakh), the S1 X (₹89,999) start lower.
- Can the Chetak be charged from a normal home 5A socket?
- Yes, it comes with a portable charger that plugs into any standard 5A household socket, and a full charge takes roughly 3.5 to 5 hours depending on the variant. You do not need a dedicated wall box like some rivals recommend.
- Why is the Chetak's top speed lower than the Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X?
- Bajaj has tuned it as a city commuter rather than a performance EV, prioritising a soft ride and steel body durability over outright speed. If a higher top speed matters to you, the S1 Pro or 450X are the better fit.
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