Bajaj Chetak 3001 vs TVS iQube vs Suzuki e-Access: Which scooter is worth your money in 2025?

Bajaj has launched a new electric scooter, the Chetak 3001, priced at Rs 99,990 (ex-showroom). With the electric scooter market heating up, the Chetak 3001 will compete with models like the TVS iQube, Ather Rizta S, and the upcoming Suzuki e-Access. Here's a simple comparison of their battery sizes, range, charging time, and prices.

Battery and Range

Bajaj Chetak 3001

• Battery: 3kWh
• Claimed Range: 127 km
• Charging (0 to 80%): 3 hours 50 minutes (750W charger)

Ather Rizta S

• Battery: 2.9kWh
• Claimed Range: 123 km
• Charging (0 to 80%): 6 hours 30 minutes (portable charger)
• Price: Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom)

TVS iQube (Base variant)

• Battery: 2.2kWh
• Claimed Range: 94 km
• Charging (0 to 80%): 2 hours 45 minutes (650W charger)
• Price: Rs 94,434 (ex-showroom)

TVS iQube (Higher variant)

• Battery: 3.5kWh
• Claimed Range: 145 km
• Charging (0 to 80%): Around 4.5 hours
• Price: Rs 1.09 lakh (ex-showroom)
• Suzuki e-Access (Upcoming)
• Battery: 3.07kWh LFP
• Expected Range: 95 km

Charging:

• Portable charger: 6 hours 42 minutes
• DC fast charger: 2 hours 12 minutes
• Price: Yet to be announced

What Stands Out?

• Best range: TVS iQube (higher variant) with 145 km
• Fastest charger: Suzuki e-Access with DC fast charging
• Most affordable: TVS iQube base model
• Balanced option: Bajaj Chetak 3001 offers good range and fast charging for its price

Inputs from TOI