Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Bajaj Plans Global Expansion for Chetak C2501
Bajaj Auto has launched the new Chetak C2501 electric scooter in India.
This scooter is designed for urban mobility, with a compact and contemporary look.
It has a 2.5kWh battery that gives it a range of 113km on a single charge.
The scooter is priced at ₹91,399 and comes in six different colors.
It has features like hill hold assist, an LCD instrument cluster, and smartphone connectivity.
Bajaj hopes this new model will help them become the top-selling electric vehicle maker in India by 2026.
The scooter will be available in all Chetak stores across India by February 2026.
Bajaj is also planning to expand the Chetak to over 100 countries, using their distributor network and market-specific localisation.
They are already exporting to Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
The company aims to grow steadily, focusing on reliability, range, charging time, practicality, space, and affordability.
Bajaj Auto launched the Chetak C2501 electric scooter in India on January 14, 2026, priced at ₹91,399 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru).
The scooter features a 2.5kWh NMC battery with a claimed range of 113km on a single charge and supports 0-80% charging in 2 hours 25 minutes.
Key features include hill hold assist, an LCD instrument cluster, smartphone connectivity, 25 litres of under-seat storage, and a 3-year or 50,000 km warranty.
Bajaj Auto plans a slow, calibrated global expansion for the Chetak, targeting over 100 countries with market-specific localisation and leveraging their distributor network.
The company is already exporting the Chetak to Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, with plans to expand further based on market regulations and infrastructure.
- Who
- Bajaj Auto
- What
- Launch of the Bajaj Chetak C2501 Electric Scooter and plans for global expansion
- When
- January 14, 2026
- Where
- India, with plans to expand to over 100 countries
- Why
- To cater to urban mobility needs, extend the Chetak portfolio to a younger audience, and become the top-selling electric vehicle maker in India by 2026
- Launch Date
- January 14, 2026
- Price
- ₹91,399 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru)
- Battery Capacity
- 2.5kWh NMC
- Claimed Range
- 113km on a single charge
- Top Speed
- 55 km/h
- Seat Height
- 763mm
- Color Options
- Misty Yellow, Racing Red, Opalescent Silver, Classic White, Active Black, Ocean Teal
- Key Features
- Hill hold assist, LCD instrument cluster, smartphone connectivity
- Export Markets
- Nepal, Sri Lanka, Philippines
- Retail Sales 2025
- 269,847 units
- Warranty
- 3 years or 50,000 km
- Charging Time
- 0-80% in 2 hours 25 minutes
- Under-seat Storage
- 25 litres
- Weight
- 22 kg lighter than previous model
- Exclusive Chetak Stores
- 390
- Sales Touchpoints
- 4,280 across 500+ cities
- Service Workshops
- 4,100+
Sources
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