Tvs Orbiter vs Bajaj Chetak

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Engine & Transmission

Motor Type

BLDC
BLDC Motor

Max Motor Power

1.80 kW
3.1 kW

Lithium-ion battery

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Max Motor Torque

20 Nm

Fuel & Performance

EV Battery Capacity

3.1 kWh
3.5 kWh

Tested battery range

(CITY MODE) 112 km

Claimed Charging Time

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

Claimed battery range

158 km
153 km

0-60kph

City: 17.68 sec

0-40kph

Eco: 7.56 sec,City: 7.02 sec

60-0kph

25.3 m

Top Speed

73 kph

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Front Brakes

Drum
Disc

Chassis type

Tubular steel frame
Underbone

Rear Suspension Type

Dual Shock Absorber
Monoshock

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Fork
Single Sided Leading Link

Chassis name

Steel Tube
Underbone

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Front Brake Type

Drum
Disc

Front Tyre Size

90/80 - 14
90/90 - 12

Rear Tyre Size

90/90 - 12
90/90 - 12

Rear Wheel Size

12 inch
12 inch

Brake type

Drum

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Size

Front 14 Inch, Rear 12 inch

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Front Wheel Size

14 inch
12 inch

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Calliper Type

Front - 1 Piston, Rear - Piston

Dimensions

Kerb Weight

112 kg

Width

728 mm
725 mm

Seat height

760 mm

Length

1855 mm
1914 mm

Height

1284 mm
1142 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
168 mm

Adjustable seat height

Wheelbase

1355 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

Cornering ABS

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Hazard lights

Features

Quickshifter

Luggage Panniers

Adjustable Windscreen

No. of Tripmeters

2

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Power Modes

Navigation

Riding Modes

Shift Light

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Steering Damper

Stepped Seat

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Turn Signal

USB Charging Port

Electric Start

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Low Battery Indicator

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Bluetooth Connectivity

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Heated Grips

Heated Seat

Hill-hold Assist

Antilock Braking System

Launch Control

Underseat storage light

Stand Alarm

Engine-kill switch

Keyless Lock

Instrumentation

Shift Indicator

Trip Meter

Touchscreen

Speedometer

LCD

Gear Indicator

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

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