TVS MotorLeads
iQube
4/5 winsEx-showroom₹1.00–1.30L
On-road₹1.11L
iQubevsChetak C3501
2 electric two-wheelers compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Bajaj
Chetak C3501
1/5 winsEx-showroom₹1.35–1.35L
On-road₹1.48L
Get the iQube — 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.
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iQube
iQube leads on price. Chetak C3501 is the closest alternative, ahead on range.
On-road priceLower is better
iQube₹1.11LBest in this comparison
Chetak C3501₹1.48L
Claimed range
iQube145 km
Chetak C3501153 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
iQube2.3 kWh/100 km
Chetak C35012.3 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
iQubeNot published
Chetak C350135 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Not ranked · Lower is better
iQubeNot published
Chetak C3501Not published
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
iQubeNot rated
Chetak C3501Not rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
iQubeChetak C3501
Claimed range
iQube145km
Chetak C3501Best in this comparison153km
On-road priceDelhi
iQubeBest in this comparison₹1.11L
Chetak C3501₹1.48L
Battery
iQube3.4kWh
Chetak C35013.5kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
iQubeNot published
Chetak C3501Not published
0–100 km/hlower is better
iQubeNot published
Chetak C3501Not published
Power
iQubeBest in this comparison4.4kW
Chetak C35014kW
Boot space
iQubeNot published
Chetak C350135L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
iQubeNot 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.
iQube 2Chetak C3501 1Tie / no winner 5
Value
iQube
₹1.11L — ₹0.36L less on-road than the Chetak C3501.
Range
Chetak C3501
153 km — 8 km more claimed range than the iQube.
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
iQube
5.2 h — 0.3 h faster to a full AC charge than the Chetak C3501.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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iQube
iQube 80%Chetak C3501 20%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.11L
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
iQube102–116km
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
iQubeNot published
Chetak C3501Not published
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
iQubeBest in this comparison28km / hour
Chetak C350128km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — iQube soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
iQube₹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
iQubeBest in this comparison₹769
Chetak C3501₹964
You pay the least for each km of range with the iQube.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
iQube3 yrs
Chetak C3501Not published
iQube publishes battery cover; check the others with the dealer before you buy.
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 settingsiQube
₹1.21L
Chetak C3501
₹1.57L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
iQubeBest in this comparison₹1,873Loan ₹89,200 · interest ₹23,202
Chetak C3501₹2,479Loan ₹1,18,040 · interest ₹30,704
The iQube costs ₹606 less a month than the Chetak C3501.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol scooter at ₹105/litre, 45 km/l
iQube₹165₹0.22/km
Chetak C3501₹161₹0.22/km
Petrol scooter₹1,750per month
Any of these saves about ₹19,040 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | iQube | Chetak C3501 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,35,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,000 | ₹4,050 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,11,500 | ₹1,47,550 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Every published dimension.
As published by the manufacturers. Longer bars are bigger figures.
iQubeChetak C3501
Length
1,805 mm
—
Width
645 mm
725 mm
Height
1,140 mm
—
Wheelbase
1,301 mm
1,355 mm
Ground clearance
157 mm
—
Boot space
—
35 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
iQubeChetak C3501
SpecificationiQubeChetak C3501
Battery & range4 specs · 2 differ
Battery Capacityi3.4 kWh3.5 kWh
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei145 km153 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi2.3 kWh/100km2.3 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)iNot publishedNot published
AC Home Charging (full)5.2 hrBest in this comparison5.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 4 differ
Power4.4 kWBest in this comparison4 kW
Torque140 Nm (at wheel)20 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/hNot publishedNot published
Top Speed82 km/hBest in this comparison80 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeHub-mounted BLDCNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedNot published
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length1805 mmNot published
Width645 mm725 mm
Height1140 mmNot published
Wheelbase1301 mm1355 mm
Ground Clearance157 mmNot published
Boot SpaceNot published35 L
Kerb Weight110 kgNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size90/90 R12 (front & rear)Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Telescopic / Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorberSingle-sided leading link / Monoshock
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / 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 · 1 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 Warranty3 yrsNot 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.
TVS Motor iQube
- +Pro: SmartXonnect connected features
- +Pro: Navigation-assist dashboard
- +Pro: Wide dealer service network
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (145 km)
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: Least powerful here (4 kW)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (5.5 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — iQube or Chetak C3501?
The Chetak C3501 claims the most at 153 km, followed by the iQube (145 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The iQube has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.11L — ₹0.36L less than the Chetak C3501.
Which is best for a family?
The Chetak C3501 has the longest wheelbase (1,355 mm). None has a current crash-test rating yet.