SIMPLE AND SWEET!

BAJAJ CHETAK C2501

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IT HAS BEEN SIX YEARS SINCE THE CHETAK ELECTRIC SCOOTER first hit the streets and, today, it stands as the second bestselling electric scooter in the country. Keen to carve out an even bigger slice of the pie, Chetak has now rolled out the C25 — a new, smaller and more affordable model, and only the brand’s second offering — aimed squarely at buyers seeking a reliable, easy-to-live-with and thoroughly practical daily runabout.

Priced at ₹91,400 (ex-showroom), the C2501 is powered by a 2.5kWh battery with a claimed IDC range of 113km. The C25 also gets a generous 25-litre boot and tips the scales at 108kg — around 22kg lighter than the 35 Series. It is capped at 55kmph, which gives it a distinctly different riding experience altogether.

So, what's it like around town? Does it serve its intended purpose, and is it a good daily runabout? Here’s my take after spending some time riding it in the city. But before we swing a leg over the saddle, let’s take a closer look at what it has to offer.

CHETAK C2501 STYLING AND FEATURES

The C25 follows the same neo-retro design language as the original Chetak Electric. As a result, there’s no mistaking it for anything other than a Chetak product, thanks to the familiar round LED headlamp, swooping side panels and a neatly tapered tail section. That said, it also gets a few unique touches of its own, such as a horseshoe-shaped DRL, integrated turn indicators on the handle cowl, ice-cube elements in the tail-lamp and bespoke graphics.