Bajaj Auto Upgrades Chetak Electric Scooters with Google Maps, Higher Top Speed, and New Ride Modes
Bajaj Auto has announced significant upgrades across its entire Chetak electric scooter portfolio, including integrated Google Maps navigation, higher top speeds, and standard ride modes.
- 80 km/h (up from 73 km/h)
- 4.8 kW (up from 4.5 kW)
- 2 hours 55 minutes (down from 3 hours 50 minutes)
What Happened
Bajaj Auto has introduced a new 'C Series' nomenclature for its Chetak electric scooter lineup, with models C 35, C 30, and C 25. The flagship C 35 01 now features Google Maps navigation integrated into the Chetak App, a response to consumer demand for seamless navigation. Top speeds have been increased across all models, with the C 35 01 and C 35 02 reaching 80 km/h (up from 73 km/h), and the new C 25 01 reaching 60 km/h (up from 55 km/h). Motor output for the flagship model has been increased from 4.5 kW to 4.8 kW for better responsiveness.
80 km/hkm/h
Up from 73 km/h on the C 35 01 and C 35 02 models.
- Google Maps navigation integrated into Chetak App
- Ride Modes (Sports and Eco) now standard on C 35 and C 30 series
- Hill Hold Assist now standard on C 35 and C 30 series
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates for C 35 01 and C 35 02
- Reduced charging time (0-80%) for C 30 01 to 2 hours 55 minutes (down 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 more competitive in the growing electric scooter market by improving performance, connectivity, and convenience for riders.
Terms in This Story
- C Series
- New nomenclature for Bajaj Auto's Chetak electric scooter lineup, including models C 35, C 30, and C 25.
- OTA (Over-the-Air)
- Technology that allows software updates to be delivered wirelessly to a device, such as an electric scooter, without requiring a visit to a service center.
- Google Maps integration
- A feature that provides navigation directly on the scooter's display via the Chetak App, offering a familiar mapping experience.
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