Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Ather Konarc and Bajaj Chetak Face Off on Price
Ather and Bajaj are competing to sell affordable electric scooters.
The Ather Konarc starts at Rs 99,999 before other charges.
The entry-level Bajaj Chetak C2501 is cheaper at Rs 91,504.
Bajaj has sold the Chetak since 2020.
More than 6 lakh customers have bought a Chetak.
Ather Konarc is a new scooter designed for this same group of buyers.
TVS iQube is another scooter in the competition.
Buyers must compare more than price, including range, build and features.
Ather Konarc starts at Rs 99,999 ex-showroom.
Bajaj Chetak C2501 costs Rs 91,504 ex-showroom, undercutting the Konarc.
TVS iQube joins Ather and Bajaj as a major mass-market electric scooter contender.
Bajaj Chetak has been sold since 2020 and has more than 6 lakh customers.
Range, build quality and features vary by the specific scooter variant being compared.
- Who
- Ather Konarc, Bajaj Chetak C2501 and TVS iQube are the electric scooters involved.
- What
- Ather Konarc and Bajaj Chetak are being compared on price, range, build and features.
- When
- Bajaj has sold the Chetak since 2020; the Konarc is described as a brand-new entrant.
- Why
- The scooters are competing for the mass-market electric scooter segment.
Ather Konarc
Bajaj Chetak
Starting price
Ather Konarc
The Ather Konarc starts at Rs 99,999 ex-showroom.
Bajaj Chetak
The Bajaj Chetak C2501 starts at Rs 91,504 ex-showroom, making it cheaper.
Market position
Ather Konarc
The Ather Konarc is a brand-new entrant built to target the mass-market segment.
Bajaj Chetak
The Bajaj Chetak has been sold since 2020 and has a customer base of more than 6 lakh.
Overall comparison
Ather Konarc
The Konarc must be assessed using range, build and features in addition to its price.
Bajaj Chetak
The Chetak's value also depends on the specific variant and its range, build and features.
- Ather Konarc starting price
- Rs 99,999 ex-showroom
- Bajaj Chetak C2501 price
- Rs 91,504 ex-showroom
- Price difference
- The entry-level Chetak C2501 is cheaper than the Ather Konarc.
- Bajaj Chetak sales history
- Sold since 2020
- Bajaj Chetak customer base
- More than 6 lakh customers
- Other major competitor
- TVS iQube
- Comparison factors
- Price, range, build and features