Bajaj
Bajaj Chetak C2501 on-road price in Chennai
₹1.11 Lakh estimated on-road for the base variant, against ₹1.05 Lakh ex-showroom.
The Bajaj Chetak C2501 costs an estimated ₹1,11,000 on the road in Chennai for the base C2501 variant. That is ₹6,401 over the ₹1,04,599 ex-showroom price, made up of no road tax (Tamil Nadu exempts electric two-wheelers), ₹1,200 in registration charges and about ₹5,153 in first-year insurance.
That is ₹100 more than in Delhi, almost entirely because of the difference in state road tax.
Charging at Chennai's domestic tariff of about ₹6.5/unit, running cost is roughly ₹0.17 per km, or ₹132 a month at 30 km a day.
All variants on-road in Chennai
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Tax and fees | On-road |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2501 | ₹1,04,599 | ₹1,11,000 |
Where the money goes
| Ex-showroom priceC2501 variant, Delhi list price | ₹1,04,599 |
|---|---|
| Road tax (Tamil Nadu)Electric two-wheelers are exempt | ₹0 |
| Registration and RTO chargesSmart card, HSRP plate, fees | ₹1,200 |
| Third-party insurance (5 years)Mandatory on a new two-wheeler | ₹3,273 |
| Own-damage insurance (1 year)Optional but recommended; varies by insurer | ₹1,880 |
| Estimated on-road price | ₹1,11,000 |
Rivals on-road in Chennai
Base variants, same tax rules, so the ranking is fair.
EMI in Chennai
EMI calculator
On an estimated on-road price of ₹1,11,000 for the Chetak C2501.
- Monthly EMI
- ₹3,200
- Loan amount
- ₹99,900
- Total interest
- ₹15,300
Indicative only. Lenders add a processing fee (usually 1–3%) and quote rates by credit score; banks are typically cheaper than dealer-tied NBFCs.
Other cities
| City | Road tax | On-road price |
|---|---|---|
| DelhiDelhi | Exempt | ₹1,10,900 |
| MumbaiMaharashtra | Exempt | ₹1,11,100 |
| BengaluruKarnataka | Exempt | ₹1,11,000 |
| HyderabadTelangana | Exempt | ₹1,11,000 |
| ChennaiTamil Nadu | Exempt | ₹1,11,000 |
| KolkataWest Bengal | Exempt | ₹1,10,900 |
| PuneMaharashtra | Exempt | ₹1,11,100 |
| AhmedabadGujarat | Exempt | ₹1,10,900 |
| JaipurRajasthan | Exempt | ₹1,10,900 |
| LucknowUttar Pradesh | Exempt | ₹1,10,900 |
Chetak C2501 in Chennai: questions people ask
- What is the on-road price of the Chetak C2501 in Chennai?
- About ₹1,11,000 for the base variant and up to ₹1,11,000 for the top variant, including road tax, registration and insurance. Dealer quotes may add handling and accessories.
- How much is road tax on the Chetak C2501 in Tamil Nadu?
- Nothing. Tamil Nadu waives road tax on electric two-wheelers, which is a large part of why EVs are cheaper on-road relative to ex-showroom here.
- Is the Chetak C2501 cheaper in Chennai or Delhi?
- Delhi, by about ₹100, because Tamil Nadu road tax is higher. You must register where you live, so this is not a saving you can chase.
Chetak C2501 from
₹1.05 Lakh