Tvs Iqube vs Bajaj Chetak

Autocar India

Tvs Iqube

ST 5.3 kWh

1.75 lakh

Bajaj Chetak

3501

1.34 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

BLDC Hub-Mounted Motor
BLDC Motor

Lithium-ion battery

Max Motor Power

4.4 kW
3.1 kW

Max Motor Torque

N/A
20 Nm

Reverse gear

N/A

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

94.5 km
100 km

EV Battery Capacity

5.3 kWh
3.5 kWh

Claimed battery range

212 km km
153 km

Claimed Charging Time

4 hr 30 min
0-100% in 3 hrs

Top Speed

82 km/h kph
73 kph

0-40kph

None sec
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Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular Structure
Underbone

Chassis type

Tubular Frame
Underbone

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic
Single Sided Leading Link

Front Suspension Adjustability

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Rear Suspension Type

Adjustable, Hydraulic twin tube shock absorber
Monoshock

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

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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

Front Disc/Drum Size

220 mm
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Rear Disc/Drum Size

130 mm
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Calliper Type

N/A
Front - 1 Piston, Rear - Piston

Wheel Size

Front - 12 inch, Rear - 12 inch
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Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Drum
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Front Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

220 mm
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Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Rear Brake Size

130 mm
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Dimensions

Length

1805 mm
1914 mm

Width

645 mm
725 mm

Height

1140 mm
1142 mm

Wheelbase

1301 mm
1355 mm

Seat height

770 mm
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Adjustable seat height

–

Ground Clearance

157 mm
168 mm

Kerb Weight

129.7 kg
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Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

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Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED integrated with TSL
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Underseat storage light

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Navigation

–

Riding Modes

Cruise Control

Keyless Lock

Keyless Start

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Hill-hold Assist

Adjustable Windscreen

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Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

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No. of Tripmeters

2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Clock

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

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Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Distance to Empty Range

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Questions you may find useful

•17w

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?