Bajaj Chetak C2501

The Chetak C2501 comes in a single variant at ₹1,04,599 ex-showroom Delhi, so there is no trim ladder to climb: every Chetak C2501 leaves the showroom with the same equipment.

That makes it priced 6th lowest among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Roadster (₹400 more) and the Roadster X (₹400 more).

On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹1.11 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.

Chetak C2501's certified IDC range is 113 km. Owners and our own riding put the real figure between 99 and 113 km, roughly 6% under the brochure number, which is normal for an electric scooter ridden in its faster modes.

Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed it ranks 17th for range, 34 km below the group average of 147 km.

A full charge from a home socket takes about 3.45 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 rear monoshock and a combi-brake system, with a disc, 200 mm up front and drum, 130 mm at the rear.

Seat height is a low 763 mm, so riders around 5'2" and above can plant both feet at a stop.

On safety kit the Chetak C2501 has combi-brake (cbs), front disc brake and tubeless tyres. There is no ABS, which is legal at this engine size but worth knowing before a wet-weather ride.

Against Konarc or Orbiter, it gets front disc brake and rear monoshock that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: side-stand engine cut-off, hazard lamps, colour tft console 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 6 colours: Misty Yellow, Opalescent Silver, Active Black, Racing Red, Classic White and Ocean Teal. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited 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.

Bajaj runs one of the largest sales and service network in India, at roughly 5,000 touchpoints. Spares and a mechanic who knows the model are rarely far away.

The Chetak C2501 launched in 2026, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.