Bajaj Chetak electric scooter to be launched in India on 14 January

- Bajaj Chetak electric scooter price unveil on 14 January

- Likely to be priced between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakhs

- Deliveries to begin in a couple of weeks after launch

Bajaj is scheduled to launch the Chetak in India on 14 January. The company’s first electric scooter is expected to be priced between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakhs in the country.

The Chetak sports a classic retro styling with smooth lines flowing all through its bodywork. The round headlamp further adds to its retro appeal however, the full-LED lighting lends a modern twist. Furthermore, Bajaj has equipped the scooter with features like a digital instrument console which is Bluetooth-enabled, a soft-touch switchgear and keyless ignition.

While entire details of the motor will only be revealed at the launch, Bajaj has announced that the Chetak draws power from an IP-67 certified lithium-ion battery. It comes with two riding modes- Eco and Power that offer a claimed range of 95km and 75km each. In terms of cycle parts, the Chetak rides on 12-inch alloy wheels with a single-sided suspension at both ends. Meanwhile, braking is done by a disc at the front and a drum at the rear.

Bajaj will be offering the Chetak in six colour options- black, white, silver, blue, red and gold. As for competition, the electric scooter will go up against the Okinawa i-Praise and Ather 450.