Bajaj Chetak 35 Series vs Ola Electric S1 Pro (Gen 3)
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Chetak 35 Series and Ola Electric S1 Pro (Gen 3) are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,000 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The S1 Pro (Gen 3) takes 5 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Chetak 35 Series and 7.5/10 for the S1 Pro (Gen 3).
Category by category
Price
S1 Pro (Gen 3)
The S1 Pro (Gen 3) starts ₹5,000 lower (₹1,15,000 against ₹1,20,000), about ₹160 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S1 Pro (Gen 3)
S1 Pro (Gen 3) claims 242 km against 153 km. That is roughly ₹305 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
S1 Pro (Gen 3)
S1 Pro (Gen 3) has the better power-to-weight ratio: 127 against 38 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Chetak 35 Series
Chetak 35 Series adds combi-brake (cbs) and tubeless tyres that the S1 Pro (Gen 3) does not have on any variant.
Features
S1 Pro (Gen 3)
S1 Pro (Gen 3) gets over-the-air updates, cruise control and turn-by-turn navigation.
City manners
S1 Pro (Gen 3)
S1 Pro (Gen 3) is 24 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Chetak 35 Series if
- your priority is city commuting
- your priority is peace of mind on service
Buy the S1 Pro (Gen 3) if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Chetak 35 Series | S1 Pro (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,15,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,26,500 | ₹1,24,400 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹11,030 | ₹9,505 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,072 | ₹5,972 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,53,602 | ₹1,49,877 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajChetak 35 Series | Ola ElectricS1 Pro (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,15,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,810 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Transmission | Hub motor | Direct drive, mid-motor |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 4 kW | 11 kW |
| Battery | 3.5 kWh | 4 kWh |
| Claimed range | 153 km | 242 km |
| Charging time | 3.5 hrs | 7.4 hrs |
| Top speed | 73 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 140 kg | 116 kg |
| Seat height | — | 792 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1359 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 35 L | 34 L |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | Brake-by-wire with regen |
| Front suspension | Single-sided leading link | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 110/70-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-12 | 110/70-12 |
Chetak 35 Series vs S1 Pro (Gen 3): questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Chetak 35 Series or the S1 Pro (Gen 3)?
- The S1 Pro (Gen 3) is cheaper by ₹5,000 at the base variant (₹1,15,000 against ₹1,20,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the Chetak 35 Series or the S1 Pro (Gen 3)?
- The S1 Pro (Gen 3) claims 242 km against 153 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Chetak 35 Series and S1 Pro (Gen 3) in Delhi?
- About ₹2,100: roughly ₹1,26,500 for the Chetak 35 Series and ₹1,24,400 for the S1 Pro (Gen 3), base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,53,602 for the Chetak 35 Series and ₹1,49,877 for the S1 Pro (Gen 3), including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The S1 Pro (Gen 3) comes out ₹3,725 ahead.
