Bajaj Auto Upgrades Chetak Electric Scooter Range with Google Maps, Higher Top Speed, and New Features
80 km/h
2 hours 55 minutes
4.8 kW
What Happened
Bajaj Auto announced significant upgrades to its Chetak electric scooter range, introducing a new 'C Series' nomenclature with models C 35, C 30, and C 25. The flagship C 35 01 now features integrated Google Maps navigation via the Chetak app, driven by consumer demand.
- 80 km/h (up from 73 km/h)
- 70 km/h (up from 63 km/h)
- 60 km/h (up from 55 km/h)
Ride Modes (Sports and Eco) and Hill Hold Assist, previously paid add-ons, are now standard on C 35 and C 30 series. Additionally, the charging time for C 30 01 has been reduced to 2 hours 55 minutes from 3 hours 50 minutes.
“The C Series represents an evolution of the Chetak portfolio, bringing meaningful upgrades across our range. With the flagship C 35 01, we are delivering the full extent of these advancements—combining stronger performance, more intuitive connectivity through Google Maps, and the added convenience of riding modes and hill-hold now offered as built-in features.”
Why this matters
The upgrades make the Chetak range more competitive in the electric scooter market by enhancing connectivity, performance, and convenience features that improve everyday usability for riders.
Terms in This Story
- OTA
- Over the Air updates, allowing remote software updates without visiting a service center.
- Hill Hold Assist
- A feature that prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline.
- Ride Modes
- Preset configurations (e.g., Eco, Sports) that adjust performance characteristics like acceleration and top speed.
- TecPac
- An optional paid package that unlocks additional features such as music control, navigation, and anti-theft.
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