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Chetak C3001vsChetak C3501

2 electric two-wheelers compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more

Bajaj

Chetak C3001

Ex-showroom₹1.12–1.12L
On-road₹1.24L
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Bajaj

Chetak C3501

Ex-showroom₹1.35–1.35L
On-road₹1.48L
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Get the Chetak C3001 — best overall, leading on price. Pick the Chetak C3501 if range matters most.

Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences

What matters depends on how you drive.

Pick your use and we re-rank the differences that decide it between these electric two-wheelers.

Best for most buyers

Chetak C3001

Chetak C3001 leads on price. Chetak C3501 is the closest alternative, ahead on range.

On-road priceLower is better
Chetak C3001₹1.24LBest in this comparison
Chetak C3501₹1.48L
Claimed range
Chetak C3001127 km
Chetak C3501153 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
Chetak C30012.4 kWh/100 km
Chetak C35012.3 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceLevel
Chetak C300135 L
Chetak C350135 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Not ranked · Lower is better
Chetak C3001Not published
Chetak C3501Not published
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Chetak C3001Not rated
Chetak C3501Not rated
At a glance

The numbers, side by side.

Chetak C3001Chetak C3501
Claimed range
Chetak C3001127km
Chetak C3501Best in this comparison153km
On-road priceDelhi
Chetak C3001Best in this comparison₹1.24L
Chetak C3501₹1.48L
Battery
Chetak C30013kWh
Chetak C35013.5kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Chetak C3001Not published
Chetak C3501Not published
0–100 km/hlower is better
Chetak C3001Not published
Chetak C3501Not published
Power
Chetak C30013.1kW
Chetak C3501Best in this comparison4kW
Boot space
Chetak C300135L
Chetak C350135L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Chetak C3001Not rated
Chetak C3501Not rated
Verdict by category

Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.

Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.

Chetak C3001 2Chetak C3501 1Tie / no winner 5
Value

Chetak C3001

₹1.24L — ₹0.24L less on-road than the Chetak C3501.

Range

Chetak C3501

153 km — 26 km more claimed range than the Chetak C3001.

Efficiency

No clear winner

Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.

Performance

No clear winner

Not enough comparable published data to rank acceleration.

DC fast charging

No clear winner

Not enough comparable published data to rank range added per charging stop.

Home charging

Chetak C3001

3.7 h — 1.8 h faster to a full AC charge than the Chetak C3501.

Space

No clear winner

All level on boot space.

Safety

No clear winner

None of these has a current crash-test rating published.

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Chetak C3001

Chetak C3001 80%Chetak C3501 20%
  • Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.24L
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EV ownership

What living with each one is like.

Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.

Real-world range

Chetak C300189–102km
Chetak C3501Best in this comparison107–122km

Chetak C3501 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.

Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).

Fast-charge top-up

Chetak C3001Not published
Chetak C3501Not published

Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.

Home charging

Chetak C3001Best in this comparison34km / hour
Chetak C350128km / hour

All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Chetak C3001 soonest.

Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.

Running cost per km

Chetak C3001₹0.22/km
Chetak C3501₹0.22/km

At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.

Price per km of range

Chetak C3001₹975
Chetak C3501Best in this comparison₹964

You pay the least for each km of range with the Chetak C3501.

On-road price ÷ claimed range.

Battery warranty

Chetak C3001Not published
Chetak C3501Not published

No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.

As published by the manufacturers.

Price & cost of ownership

What each one really costs you.

Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.

5-year cost of ownership

On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settings
Chetak C3001
₹1.34L
Chetak C3501
₹1.57L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging

EMI calculator

Loan on the on-road price

Chetak C3001Best in this comparison₹2,081Loan ₹99,088 · interest ₹25,774
Chetak C3501₹2,479Loan ₹1,18,040 · interest ₹30,704

The Chetak C3001 costs ₹398 less a month than the Chetak C3501.

Running cost calculator

Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol scooter at ₹105/litre, 45 km/l

Chetak C3001₹167₹0.22/km
Chetak C3501₹161₹0.22/km
Petrol scooter₹1,750per month

Any of these saves about ₹19,033 a year over petrol.

On-road price breakdown

ComponentChetak C3001Chetak C3501
Ex-showroom price₹1,12,000₹1,35,000
Registration & road taxEV exempt₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹3,360₹4,050
Other charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total on-road₹1,23,860₹1,47,550

Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.

Size & space

Every published dimension.

As published by the manufacturers. Longer bars are bigger figures.

Chetak C3001Chetak C3501
Length
—
—
Width
—
725 mm
Height
—
—
Wheelbase
1,355 mm
1,355 mm
Ground clearance
168 mm
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Boot space
35 L
35 L
Full specifications

Every published number.

Chetak C3001Chetak C3501

Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ

Battery Capacityi3 kWh3.5 kWh
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei127 km153 km
Efficiencyi2.4 kWh/100km2.3 kWh/100km

Charging6 specs · 1 differ

DC Fast Charging (10-80%)iNot publishedNot published
AC Home Charging (full)3.7 hr5.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published

Performance8 specs · 4 differ

Power3.1 kW4 kW
TorqueNot published20 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/hNot publishedNot published
Top Speed70 km/h80 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypePMSMNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedNot published

Dimensions & space11 specs · 3 differ

LengthNot publishedNot published
WidthNot published725 mm
HeightNot publishedNot published
Wheelbase1355 mm1355 mm
Ground Clearance168 mmNot published
Boot Space35 L35 L
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Single-sided leading link / MonoshockSingle-sided leading link / Monoshock
Brakes (Front / Rear)drum / drumdisc / drum

Safety10 specs · 0 differ

NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published

Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ

TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons

What you gain. What you give up.

Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.

Bajaj Chetak C3001

  • Pro: Replaces the older Chetak 2903 in Bajaj's lineup
  • Pro: 127 km claimed range
  • Pro: Entry point into the C35-derived platform
  • Con: Shortest claimed range here (127 km)
  • Con: Least powerful here (3.1 kW)

Bajaj Chetak C3501

  • Pro: 153 km claimed range
  • Pro: Reverse assist mode
  • Pro: Metal body durability
  • Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.48L)
  • Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (5.5 h)
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City, highway and a charging stop, driven back to back by our road-test team.

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FAQs

Questions buyers ask.

Which has the most range — Chetak C3001 or Chetak C3501?

The Chetak C3501 claims the most at 153 km, followed by the Chetak C3001 (127 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.

Which is cheapest to buy and to own?

The Chetak C3001 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.24L — ₹0.24L less than the Chetak C3501.

Which is best for a family?

The Chetak C3001 has the biggest boot (35 L) and the longest wheelbase (1,355 mm). None has a current crash-test rating yet.

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