The Bajaj Auto Chetak C2501 joins the brand’s EV line-up as the new entry-level model. It’s built from the ground up and shares nothing with the 3001 or 35 series.
Here are 3 reasons why the Bajaj Chetak C25 is worth considering
Usable acceleration
On paper, the C25’s performance figures may seem modest, but in the real world, it feels adequately quick for daily city use. Bajaj Auto has tuned the throttle response well, so the scooter moves off cleanly and keeps pace with traffic without feeling sluggish. In this mode, the C25 builds speed briskly to an indicated 50kph and will eventually reach around 62–63kph flat out, which is sufficient for typical urban commutes.
Tempting price
Priced at Rs 91,399, the C25 is currently the most affordable way into the Bajaj Chetak range. Despite its price-sensitive positioning, Bajaj Auto hasn’t cut back on one of the Chetak’s key strengths — the metal body panels that many buyers value for their durability and premium feel, although it also gets a few plastic panels. Even with the optional TecPac, the price rises to Rs 94,399, keeping it competitive against rivals such as the Vida VX2 Go 2.2, which offers stronger performance but a lower claimed range, and still undercutting the TVS iQube 2.2 by a healthy margin.
Design and quality
While the C25 sits on an all-new chassis, Bajaj Auto has retained the familiar Bajaj Chetak design language, so it remains instantly recognisable. That said, every body panel is new, with the more noticeable visual updates concentrated around the sides and rear, giving the scooter a subtly refreshed look. The quality too is quite good considering its price sensitive positioning.
Here are 2 reasons why you should skip the Bajaj Chetak C25
Front suspension over bad roads
Over broken roads, the front suspension feels a touch soft on sharper impacts and can produce an audible thud when encountering bigger bumps. It’s not a deal-breaker, but the noise does make you back off the pace slightly on rough stretches. Better damping and refinement here would improve overall ride quality.
Low top speed
On paper, the Bajaj Chetak C25’s performance appears modest. Its new hub motor produces a peak output of 2.2kW (1.8kW continuous), and top speed is rated at 55kph. Opting for the TecPac introduces an Eco mode that further restricts top speed to 45kph in the interest of efficiency.
While 55kph is sufficient for typical city use, a slightly higher ceiling would have added more versatility, especially for faster urban roads and occasional highway stints.
Vishal Venugopal
Autocar India News Desk
Rishaad Mody
Dinshaw Magol
