Ampere Nexus vs Bajaj Chetak

Autocar India

Ampere Nexus

ST

1.30 lakh

Bajaj Chetak

3501

1.34 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

4 kW
3.1 kW

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Motor Type

–
BLDC Motor

Max Motor Torque

–
20 Nm

Fuel & Performance

EV Battery Capacity

3 kWh
3.5 kWh

Claimed battery range

136 km
153 km

Tested battery range

Eco: 99.8 km
–

Claimed Charging Time

0-100% in 3.3 hrs
0-100% in 3 hrs

Top Speed

93 kph
73 kph

0-60kph

Eco:NACity: NASport: 12.98 sec
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60-0kph

22.04 m
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0-40kph

Eco: 12.59 sec,City: 8.27 sec,Sport: 5.65 sec
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User Reported Mileage

–
100 km

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Underbone Frame
Underbone

Chassis type

Underbone
Underbone

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Forks
Single Sided Leading Link

Rear Suspension Type

Twin Rear Shock Absorbers
Monoshock

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/90 - 12

Rear Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/90 - 12

Front Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Tyre type

–
Tubeless

Calliper Type

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Front - 1 Piston, Rear - Piston

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1319 mm
1355 mm

Seat height

765 mm
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Ground Clearance

170 mm
168 mm

Length

–
1914 mm

Width

–
725 mm

Height

–
1142 mm

Safety

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

–

Features

Pillion Backrest

USB Charging Port

Underseat storage light

Turn Signal

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Tripmeter

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Footrest

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Pass-light switch

Odometer

Navigation

–

Low Battery Indicator

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Electric Start

Daytime Running Lights

Clock

No. of Tripmeters

–

Riding Modes

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cruise Control

–

Engine-kill switch

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Keyless Lock

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Average Speed

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Questions you may find useful

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How is the Ampere Nexus compared to the Ather Rizta and the Chetak EV. I am drawn towards the Ampere for its LFP battery. At the same time I am drawn towards the Chetak for its metal body. The Ather Rizta is known for its 8year battery warranty. Am totally confused. Please help. Thanks in advance.