Bajaj auto has released the Chetak 3503, the most budget-friendly variation in its Chetak 35 collection electric scooter lineup, priced at Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom).
Released to make the long-lasting Chetak emblem more available to indian purchasers, the 3503 undercuts the Chetak 3502 (Rs 1.22 lakh ex-showroom) and the flagship 3501 (Rs 1.30 lakh, ex-showroom).
The Chetak 3503 joins the 35 series, added in december 2024, which delivered a redesigned chassis, a larger battery, and better storage to the Chetak lineup. placed because the entry-degree version in this series, the 3503, keeps the middle enhancements but trims certain top-class functions to reap its competitive charge point, making it a strong contender in opposition to rivals like the Ather Rizta S, ola S1 X+, and TVS iQube.
The Chetak 3503 is powered with the aid of the identical 3.5 kWh battery percent as its 3501 and 3502 siblings, handing over a claimed variety of 155km in keeping with price. However, its pinnacle pace is capped at 63 kmph, compared to 73 kmph for the 3501 and 3502, reflecting a focal point on efficiency over performance. The scooter charges from 0-80% in 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Built on the 35 series' new chassis, the 3503 benefits from a 25mm longer wheelbase and a repositioned battery under the floorboard, liberating up 35 liters of under-seat storage. The seat is 80mm longer at 725mm, enhancing rider and pillion comfort. Its all-steel, IP67-rated frame guarantees durability, at the same time as LED lighting fixtures and 12-inch metal wheels hold the Chetak's unfashionable-cutting-edge aesthetic.
To keep costs down, Bajaj has simplified the characteristic set. The 3503 sports a color liquid crystal display with primary Bluetooth connectivity for name and track manipulation but lacks the touchscreen TFT, full navigation, and telephone integration of the 3501. It additionally swaps the front disc brake for a drum brake, omits sequential turn indicators, and makes use of a conventional key rather than a keyless machine. Despite these cuts, it retains realistic capabilities like hill keep help, Eco, and sports activities ride modes.
The scooter is available in four shade options: Brooklyn Black, indigo Blue, Cyber White, and Matt Gray.
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