Practical and enjoyable

The Bajaj Chetak C25, the brand's city-focused electric scooter for new riders, is not a watered-down version of the Bajaj Chetak C35 series

- Salman Bargir

While commuting to the office on the C25, I found myself reflecting on how today’s riders are spoilt for choice when it comes to two-wheelers.

It took me back to how different the scenario was when I first started riding. As I pondered, I realised that a rising number of the new generation is now likely to experience an electric vehicle as their very first ride, much in keeping with how they've grown up surrounded by digital devices. And every time I ride or drive an electric vehicle (EV), the contrast is impossible to ignore: the near-silent operation, the immediate response, and the overall feel set them apart distinctly from internal combustion engine (ICE ) vehicles.

The feeling was even more pronounced with the C25, especially this time around, riding an EV through the inner parts of the city, areas where I had spent years on ICE-powered two-wheelers growing up. The idea was to take the Chetak into tight, narrow spaces, right into the heart of the hustle, bustle, and chaos.

And what better place to do that than a busy market?