Bajaj Chetak EV Vs Ola S1 Air : Contrary to the fact that electric scooters in India are witnessing a paradigm shift in terms of popularity, people are now on the lookout for something cheaper, greener, and modern for commuting. The two budget EV scooter contenders for 2025 are the Bajaj Chetak EV and the Ola S1 Air. Both have an attractive set of performance characteristics and, of course, cost less to run, but which is the one to buy? Let’s find out.
Design And Build Quality
Bajaj Chetak EV carries forward its heritage with its classic-inspired retro design. It is an elegant, sturdy, and premium metal-bodied scooter, reducing the elements of premium and enhancing durability. All modern futuristic looks fit the Ola S1 Air with a lightweight chassis and a selection of bold colors. If you want something stylish, but a little classic, and yet feels solid, the Chetak EV is your winner. But a more trendy, youthful design calls for Ola S1 Air.
Performance And Range
For regular use, the performance of the Bajaj Chetak EV stands at 3.8 kW, having an important top speed of 73 km/h and a practical range of 108-120 km on a full charge cycle. Its smooth and refined performance is more suitable for urban commuting. By contrast, the Ola S1 Air holds an upper hand for power with its 4.5 kW-rated motor, higher 90 km/h top speed, along with 125-130 km range, depending on riding mode. The cake goes to Ola S1 Air when speed and a bigger range are concerned.
Battery And Charging
Both scooters have lithium-ion batteries, and this is where the similarities stop. In charging time, the Bajaj Chetak EV takes 5 hours for full charging, whereas with the Ola S1 Air, it would take about 4.5 hours for the same. It also provides more extensive coverage for its Hypercharger network, thus being more convenient for long-term users.
Features And Technology
The Ola S1 Air comes with many technical features such as a large touchscreen, different riding modes, Bluetooth, GPS navigation, and OTA software updates. Chetak EV is rather minimalist in design with a digital console, smartphone connectivity, and some basic riding modes. Chetak is meant for simple people for its reliability, innovation, and minimalism, while Ola is more designed for tech-savvy riders. This one is better when the audience is kids or adults interested in techy designs.
Pricing And Value For Money
Both scooters lie in the price range of Rs. 1.1 lakh and Rs. 1.2 lakh, both ex-showroom prices, under the state subsidies vary. The Bajaj Chetak EV rightly deserves the price for its premium build quality and durability in the long run. For modern urban riders, it is value-for-money. One could perhaps say that the Ola S1 Air is worth more for the money for features, much more performance, and a bigger range.
Conclusion
Therefore, Bajaj Chetak EV is recommended for an individual who would like a ride well done, giving style, robustness, and space as features, and quality of a premium electric scooter. Otherwise, the Ola S1 Air is the one to go for if one needs a feature-rich, high-performance scooter that sounds futuristic. Both scooters are dependable competitors; however, the choice comes down purely to whether you want durability (Chetak EV) or more tech and performance (Ola S1 Air).