Bajaj Auto has launched the new Chetak C25 electric scooter in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 91,399 (ex-showroom). The latest electric scooter in the Chetak family comes with a few design elements setting it apart from its bigger sibling.
In terms of design, the electric scooter brings the same appeal as its predecessor with a neo-retro vibe. It continues to have a horseshoe LED headlamp and a rather simple apron with a few contours, adding to its minimalistic appeal. The side panels follow the same pattern with a new graphics added into the mix, while the rear end now gets a new taillight.
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With all of it, it is the only electric scooter in the Indian market that comes with a metallic body. It offers consumers 25 liters of boot space and 650 mm of full-length seat. All of this is complemented by the presence of six colours: Racing Red, Misty Yellow, Ocean Teal, Active Black, Opalescent Silver and Classic White.
The Chetak C25 comes equipped with a color LCD display. The list of features for the electric two-wheeler include smartphone connectivity, providing call and SMS notifications, turn-by-turn navigation, and music controls. The list of features also includes Hill Hold Assist. Becasue of this, the scooter is claimed to climb a 19% gradient with two people on board.
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The new Bajaj Chetak C25 is powered by a floorboard-mounted 2.5 kWh battery pack powering a 2.2 kW electric motor, which offers a range of 113 km on a single charge. Once drained, the battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
The scooter is equipped with a 750W off-board charger, which is said to fully charge it from 0 to 100 percent in less than 4 hours. Beneath its skin, the scooter features a hub-mounted motor, along with a telescopic front fork and dual rear shock absorbers.