In the rapidly evolving world of electric scooters, two prominent players, Bajaj Chetak and Ola S1 Pro, have emerged as formidable contenders. Let’s dive into the details and compare these two electric scooters across various aspects.
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Design and Variants
The Bajaj Chetak pays homage to its iconic petrol-powered predecessor and is available in two variants: Premium and Urbane. The Premium variant offers Standard and TecPac sub-variants, while the Urbane variant provides Standard and TecPac trims. The Chetak is offered in a range of attractive colors, including Hazel Nut, Indigo Blue, Brooklyn Black, Cyber White, and Matte Coarse Grey.
Ola S1 Pro boasts a sleek design and comes in a single variant. Ola takes a bold approach with a palette of 17 vibrant colors, ranging from Jet Black and Matte Black to Porcelain White, Steller Blue, and Millennial Pink.
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Pricing
The 2024 Bajaj Chetak Urbane starts at Rs 1,51,001, while the Premium variant is priced at Rs 1,35,463 (Standard) and Rs 1,44,463 (TecPac).
Ola S1 Pro is priced at Rs 1,47,499, offering a competitive option with a variety of colors to choose from.
Motor and Performance
Powered by a 4200W electric motor, the Chetak achieves a top speed of 63kmph in Urbane and 73kmph in Premium. The ARAI-certified range is 113km for Urbane and 126km for Premium.
The Ola S1 Pro boasts an impressive 11000W electric motor with a claimed top speed of 120kmph. It offers a remarkable range of up to 180km in Eco mode and 135km in normal mode.
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Features and Technology
The Chetak features LED units for headlight, taillight, and indicators. The Urbane variant gets a fully digital color LCD instrument cluster, while the Premium variant’s TecPac sub-variant boasts a 5-inch TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity.
Ola S1 Pro comes with a 7-inch touch-enabled TFT display, offering advanced features like anti-theft alert, side-stand down alert, geo-fencing, reverse mode, and various riding modes including Eco, Normal, Sports, and Hyper.
Charging and Battery
The Chetak takes 4 hours and 50 minutes to fully charge with a 650W charger, offering practical charging solutions for daily use.
With a 4kWh battery pack, the Ola S1 Pro takes 6.5 hours to charge from 0-100, providing an impressive claimed range of up to 180km.
Suspension and Brakes
The Chetak features a single-sided suspension at the front, a monoshock at the rear, and disc brakes in the Premium variant’s front and drum brakes in Urbane.
Ola S1 Pro rides on a tubular frame with a twin telescopic front fork and a monoshock at the rear. It is equipped with front and rear disc brakes, both featuring a combined braking system.
In conclusion, both the Bajaj Chetak and Ola S1 Pro offer compelling choices for electric scooter enthusiasts. The decision ultimately boils down to individual preferences, ranging from design and features to performance and pricing. With the electric scooter market gaining momentum, consumers are now presented with a diverse array of options that cater to their specific needs and desires.
