Bajaj Chetak vs Ampere Nexus

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Bajaj Chetak

3501

1.34 lakh

Ampere Nexus

ST

1.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

BLDC Motor
–

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

3.1 kW
4 kW

Max Motor Torque

20 Nm
–

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Fuel & Performance

EV Battery Capacity

3.5 kWh
3 kWh

Claimed battery range

153 km
136 km

Claimed Charging Time

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

Top Speed

73 kph
93 kph

Tested battery range

–
Eco: 99.8 km

0-60kph

–
Eco:NACity: NASport: 12.98 sec

60-0kph

–
22.04 m

0-40kph

–
Eco: 12.59 sec,City: 8.27 sec,Sport: 5.65 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Underbone
Underbone Frame

Chassis type

Underbone
Underbone

Front Suspension Type

Single Sided Leading Link
Telescopic Forks

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock
Twin Rear Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
–

Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/90 - 12

Rear Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/90 - 12

Calliper Type

Front - 1 Piston, Rear - Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Dimensions

Length

1914 mm
–

Width

725 mm
–

Height

1142 mm
–

Wheelbase

1355 mm
1319 mm

Ground Clearance

168 mm
170 mm

Seat height

–
765 mm

Safety

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

–

Features

No. of Tripmeters

–

USB Charging Port

Underseat storage light

Turn Signal

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Tripmeter

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Riding Modes

–

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Backrest

Pass-light switch

Odometer

Electric Start

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Cruise Control

–

Daytime Running Lights

Low Battery Indicator

Engine-kill switch

–

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Hill-hold Assist

–

Keyless Lock

–

Navigation

–

Instrumentation

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

–

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.