Tvs Iqube vs Bajaj Chetak

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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

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

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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

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Features

Headlamp Type

LED integrated with TSL
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Underseat storage light

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

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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

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Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

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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

•10w

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?

•15w

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.