Bajaj Chetak vs Tvs Iqube

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Bajaj Chetak

3501

1.34 lakh

Tvs Iqube

ST 5.3 kWh

1.75 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

BLDC Motor
BLDC Hub-Mounted Motor

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

3.1 kW
4.4 kW

Max Motor Torque

20 Nm
N/A

Reverse gear

N/A

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

100 km
94.5 km

EV Battery Capacity

3.5 kWh
5.3 kWh

Claimed battery range

153 km
212 km km

Claimed Charging Time

0-100% in 3 hrs
4 hr 30 min

Top Speed

73 kph
82 km/h kph

0-40kph

–
None sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Underbone
Tubular Structure

Chassis type

Underbone
Tubular Frame

Front Suspension Type

Single Sided Leading Link
Telescopic

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock
Adjustable, Hydraulic twin tube shock absorber

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
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
N/A

Front Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
220 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
130 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 12 inch, Rear - 12 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Drum

Front Brake Size

–
220 mm

Rear Brake Size

–
130 mm

Dimensions

Length

1914 mm
1805 mm

Width

725 mm
645 mm

Height

1142 mm
1140 mm

Wheelbase

1355 mm
1301 mm

Ground Clearance

168 mm
157 mm

Seat height

–
770 mm

Adjustable seat height

–

Kerb Weight

–
129.7 kg

Safety

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Cornering ABS

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

No. of Tripmeters

2

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 integrated with TSL

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Hill-hold Assist

Keyless Lock

Audio System

–

Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Navigation

–

Keyless Start

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

–

Instrumentation

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

Hi there. I am planning to buy an electric scooter for my daily commute of around 30 km. I have test-ridden the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak 3502 and Ather Rizta. I found the Chetak to be quieter and smoother, while the Rizta makes a sound similar to an e-rickshaw. I also wasn't impressed with the braking performance of the TVS iQube, so I've ruled it out. Which scooter would be the better choice in terms of after-sales service, reliability and cost per kilometre?

•17w

I want to buy an electric scooter for nearly 30 km of daily travel. My budget is around Rs. 1.45 lakh. I am confused between Vida VX2 Plus and Chetak 3503. I also looked for Ather Rizta S Base which has low range but it is out of my budget. For TVS IQube, I looked for 3.5kwh base model that was around Rs. 1.49 lakh but I have heard of some issues with it during rainy days and it does not support fast charging. Vida VX2 Plus is the cheapest of all but I have heard about its AUX issues, build quality of switches, app glitches. For Chetak, I have heard of its battery issues and that, it does not support fast charging for 3503. Please suggest which EV would be suitable for daily city use in this budget. My priorities are good reliability, low maintenance and good range.