Bajaj Chetak vs Tvs Orbiter

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Engine & Transmission

Max Motor Power

3.1 kW
1.80 kW

Motor Type

BLDC Motor
BLDC

Max Motor Torque

20 Nm

Lithium-ion battery

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Fuel & Performance

Top Speed

73 kph

EV Battery Capacity

3.5 kWh
3.1 kWh

Claimed Charging Time

0-100% in 3 hrs
0-80% in 4 Hr 10 Min

Claimed battery range

153 km
158 km

Tested battery range

(CITY MODE) 112 km

0-60kph

City: 17.68 sec

0-40kph

Eco: 7.56 sec,City: 7.02 sec

60-0kph

25.3 m

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Front Brakes

Disc
Drum

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock
Dual Shock Absorber

Chassis name

Underbone
Steel Tube

Chassis type

Underbone
Tubular steel frame

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Suspension Type

Single Sided Leading Link
Telescopic Fork

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Calliper Type

Front - 1 Piston, Rear - Piston

Front Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Rear Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/90 - 12

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/80 - 14

Front Wheel Size

12 inch
14 inch

Brake type

Drum

Wheel Size

Front 14 Inch, Rear 12 inch

Dimensions

Width

725 mm
728 mm

Wheelbase

1355 mm

Length

1914 mm
1855 mm

Height

1142 mm
1284 mm

Ground Clearance

168 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

112 kg

Seat height

760 mm

Adjustable seat height

Safety

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

Cornering ABS

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Hill-hold Assist

Keyless Lock

Quickshifter

Luggage Panniers

Adjustable Windscreen

Power Modes

Navigation

Shift Light

Steering Damper

Stepped Seat

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Heated Grips

Heated Seat

Antilock Braking System

Launch Control

Instrumentation

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

LCD

Gear Indicator

Questions you may find useful

5w

Hi, please suggest an EV two-wheeler, should I purchase non brand non RTO electric two-wheeler like Strikeco in on road price of 51k with a lead-acid battery, or with a lithium battery of 71000 or go for a Bajaj Chetak or TVS I Cube scooter or orbiter on road pricing around 1.20 lacs, as running is 1000 kms per month.

Verified
4w

It is not worth going for these electric scooters from unproven brands, which are likely of Chinese origin, sold here under dubious names and in a slapdash fashion, especially since your usage is on the higher side. If something goes wrong, then going to a reputed brand for a fix will be easier than these upstarts, which have no guarantee of being there tomorrow.Given your Rs 1.20 lakh budget, we'd recommend going for the TVS iQube 3.1 or Chetak 3503, which will give you over 100km of real-world range on a single charge, and both come from reputed brands. These scooters have also made a name for themselves by having the fewest reported widespread issues. Whichever one you choose, you can't go wrong with either of them, and we'd recommend a test ride of both before you make a decision.

21w

Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to replace my 2012 Hero Honda CD Deluxe. My usage is strictly within the city, specifically a 28 km daily round trip for office and market chores. Interestingly, we already have two Hero Vida V1s at home (one Pro and one Plus). Since the V1 is quite feature-heavy, I don’t want to spend extra on premium features or performance for this new purchase. That’s why I have ruled out the Ather Rizta and TVS iQube. I am looking for a reliable, no-nonsense entry-level electric scooter. My current shortlists are: Hero Vida VX2 Go (3.4 kWh) TVS Orbiter Bajaj Chetak 2501 Since all of these offer the basic, essential features I need, which one would be the most practical choice for a daily city workhorse? Does sticking with the Vida ecosystem (VX2 Go) offer any real advantage, or should I consider the Orbiter or the all-metal Chetak 2501 instead?

Verified
21w

Since you are intimately familiar with the Vida ownership experience, buying the Vida VX2 Go 3.4 will likely be your safest bet. This scooter also offers more range and performance than the TVS Orbiter and Bajaj Chetak C2501 models you have shortlisted. So, objectively speaking, you should stick with the Vida e-scooter.The Orbiter's USP is that it is one of the most spacious electric scooters around, while on the other end of the spectrum, you have the petite Bajaj Chetak C2501. Unless you have an unusually tall or shorter physique, we'd recommend sticking with the Vida. The only reason you should look at the others is if you want to change things up and switch to a different brand.

Vida VX2
TVS Orbiter
Bajaj Chetak