Bajaj Chetak 3201 2025: The Bajaj Chetak 3201 is the most ambitious reinvention of India’s iconic scooter nameplate yet.
Launched for the 2025 model year, this third-generation electric Chetak is a clear step forward from the hesitance of their first move toward electric mobility, adopting the latest in cutting-edge technology and offering a respectful nod that anchors the brand to the culture that has historically made the Chetak name so important in the automotive history of India.
The Chetak 3201 with improved range,extra features and affordable price, intends to further drive the shift to electric mobility in the country’s biggest two-wheeler market.
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Bajaj Chetak 3201 2025: Design Evolution: A New Age of Tradition
The Chetak 3201 does a fine job of walking the tightrope between nostalgia-inducing inspiration and modern execution.
It retains the typically Chetak rounded shape, but the 2025 features sharper lines and more intricate surfacing.
A more sculpted front apron houses a set of iconic Led daylights styled into the familiar signature front end the world recognizes day or night.
The body panels are comprised of a mix of metal and superior composites—this is a considerate decision, which has not only resulted in the familiar weighty feel of the Chetak being retained, but it has also ensured that the body weight is minimized.
The signature “floating” seat is recognizable up and down the street and unmatched when it comes to stripped-down, go-anywhere styling that’s the perfect canvas for any rider who appreciates a perfect ride.
Color offerings are more exciting than the conservative first round with the choices here including a Coral Orange and Teal Blue along with your usual Ivory White and Charcoal Black.
They have just the right hint of metalic feel, catching the light in a lively way while complementing the premium positioning of the scooter.
Most importantly though, the customisation options are plentiful, with the ‘Heritage Collection’ getting retro-styled colour options that directly take inspiration from the original Chetak’s timeless design including the much loved Bajaj Cream that ruled Indian roads for decades.
This adds a nice emotional level for customers who may have a relative who once owned an original model.
Powertrain Development: Range and Performance
The Chetak 3201 is based on the innovation of the heart of the line most of all. Now the electric powertrain focuses on a 4.2 kW continuous/8.0 kW peak mid-located engine, supplying 26 Nm of torque – a huge change, giving more acceleration and improved hill-climbing.
Capacity does increase, however, to 3.2 kWh (from 2.9 kWh) by using higher density lithium-ion cells in an all-new pack that’s not only roomier but also cools more effectively, yet fits in the same cradle.
Larger battery: The better-than-ever battery delivers a certified range of 126 km in Economy mode, and around 95 km Sport mode, in real-world riding conditions – and most importantly can be 100% charged in just 2.6 hours* – a big step forward in terms of range anxiety, and limitations of electric scooters in general.
Highlighting significant improvements in charging capabilities, it features conventional charging (full charge in 4 hours) as well as fast charging for 80% capacity in 40 minutes using the public DC charging stations.
The scooter also brings in vehicle-to-load (V2L) tech, which lets the scooter power external equipmenta useful capability, especially in a country like India where the power grid failure is still a reality in many places.
The performance profiles now comprise of four modes:
Eco: Range-oriented with soft acceleration and speed capped at 45 km/h
City: Balance of grip and efficiency for city riding
Racing: Maximum power balanced with improved response across the rev range
bespoke: configurable performance characteristics user adjustable through partner app
Integrated Solution: Connected Mobility
The Chetak 3201 welcomes all in-depth interaction with the new Chetak Connect ecosystem. The main interface, 7 inch full color TFT features higher resolution for better visibility day and night, with intuitive joystick command for easy, intuitive access to information on the bike’s many functions, featuring multiple screens of information.
This instrument cluster is coupled with the updated Chetak mobile app which supports remote monitoring, geofencing, ride trend analysis and secure features.
Navigation functions are a definite focus, with the instrument panel providing turn-by-turn directions and haptic feedback through the handlebar grips at turns (a nice safety touch to keep the rider’s eyes on the road).
It’s designed to have real-time traffic data and point drivers to charging stations that are available along their route so they won’t get range anxiety while attempting to make that rare long-distance trek.
Safety features include: a more secure battery management system, along with improved thermal stability, enhanced ABS braking on the front wheel, and an audible vehicle alerting instrument that emits a discrete, unobtrusive sound at low speeds so pedestrians can hear the scooter approaching.
The LED lights feature self adjusting headlights and DRL to increase visibility in all lighting conditions.
Relevant Innovations in Indian Context
Bajaj Chetak 3201 2025 has some market specific features that shows Bajaj’s grasp of Indian operating conditions:
A special “Monsoon Mode” modifies power delivery and the regen braking to maximise performance in wet conditions
Improved dust and water resistance for even more rugged reliability (IP67 for key components) for assured operation in a range of bad conditions
The cooling system employs passive heat management to eliminate range-reducing fans while achieving ideal battery temperature levels
Features underseat storage large enough to store a full face helmet and an extra-large, lighted and locked glove box.
The flat floorboard allows for load-carrying flexibility, which is common in India urban demands
Manufacture and Pricing Plan
The Chetak 3201 is being produced at a specialized electric vehicle plant in Akurdi, Maharashtra, within the Bajaj facility that previously churned out the original Chetak years ago.
This symbolic reference highlights Bajaj’s focus on electric mobility even as it hints that the nameplate would pay homage to its legacy.
Pricing of the scooter is a departure from the norm with the base model priced at around ₹1.15 lakh (ex-showroom after FAME subsidies), making the scooter a direct competitor to costlier 125cc premium internal combustion scooters. The top-end trims, which come with extra features and longer range, go up to ₹1.45 lakh.
Aggressive pricing also reflects not just the economies of manufacturing scale, but a strategic decision by the Bajaj management to bring in electric adoption faster by cutting the price premium normally associated with electric vehicles, helped by the increasing localization, including assembly of batteries.
Bajaj Chetak 3201 2025:
The Bajaj Chetak 3201 is a significant stage in India’s electric mobility progression. Knitting impactful tech upgrade along with meaningful heritage references together, Bajaj has given rise to a neat set of wheels that not only caters to the pragmatic side but also to the emotions that made the first Chetak one of India’s most loved culture points.
That’s how India, as it struggles through its own difficult shift to electric transportation, is coming to see models like the Chetak 3201: on the one hand, electric scooters, and on the other, electric vehicles that come off as chronological descendants, rather than future spacers.
This kind of variation of the known and the latest can be the perfect balance of the new and the old to many in India and indeed, to many, the product evolves as something they already have but with extra pep and a zero-emission power source, can make the switch to electric both acceptable and accessible.
