Bajaj Chetak 3001 vs Suzuki e-Access vs TVS iQube: Battery, range comparison
Bajaj has expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of the new entry-level Chetak 3001, priced at Rs 99,990, ex-showroom. With growing competition in the affordable EV scooter space, the new Chetak competes as a direct rival to models like the TVS iQube, Ather Rizta S, and the upcoming Suzuki e-Access. Here’s a look at how these e-scooters stack up against each other in terms of battery, prices, range and charging times.
Bajaj Chetak 3001 vs TVS iQube entry-level duo vs Ather Rizta S: Key details compared
The Chetak 3001 is equipped with a 3kWh battery pack, delivering a claimed range of 127 km on a single charge. Charging the scooter from 0 to 80% takes 3 hours and 50 minutes using a 750W charger.In comparison, Ather’s Rizta S comes with a slightly smaller 2.9kWh battery and claims a range of 123 km. However, it lags behind in charging speed: it takes 6 hours and 30 minutes to charge up to 80% with a portable charger. The Rizta S, though, demands a premium with a price tag of Rs 1.10 lakh, ex-showroom.
The TVS iQube offers two variants in this pricing segment. The base version gets a 2.2kWh battery, good for 94 km of range, and takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to charge to 80% using a 650W charger. It’s priced more affordably at Rs 94,434, ex-showroom. The higher-spec variant with a 3.5kWh battery offers a range of 145 km and charges to 80% in around 4.5 hours, but it costs a bit more at Rs 1.09 lakh, ex-showroom.The upcoming Suzuki e-Access, meanwhile, features a 3.07kWh LFP battery and is expected to deliver a claimed range of 95 km. It offers flexibility in charging too: with a standard portable charger taking 6 hours 42 minutes, and DC fast charging reducing that to just 2 hours 12 minutes. Pricing for the Suzuki e-scooter is yet to be revealed.Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X.
