Bajaj Chetak 3001 and Hero Vida VX2, both scooters are premium design and come within the same price range and both have some excellent features and performance, if you get confused then let us take a look at some different features and range of both these electric scooters which can help you in purchasing a better scooter.
Pricing & Value Proposition
If we talk about the price of Bajaj Chetak, the ex-showroom price of this scooter is 99,990 lakhs while the starting price of Hero Vida VX2 Plus can be from 1.0 to 1.5 lakhs. Both these scooters are similar in terms of price and are affordable.
If we talk about the EMI structure of Chetak 3001, then this scooter can be bought for Rs 2697-Rs 3,300 per month at an interest rate of 9.7-10% per annum. Now if we talk about the EMI of Vida VX2 Plus, then no update has been given by the company till now.+
Performance & Motor1
Chetak 3001 uses (DLDC) motor which produces peak power of 4 kW to 5 kW and torque of 15-19 Nm which gives a top speed of 63 km/h. Talking about its performance, it takes just 3.5-sec to 4.5 sec to reach 0-40 kmph, while the (IDC) range claimed by the company is 127 km.
If we talk about Vida VX2 Plus, the company has provided a 6-kW side mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) which makes its riding smooth. Along with this e-scooter, this scooter generates a max-torque of 25 Nm which helps it to achieve a top speed of 0-40 kmph in just 3.0 to 4.5 seconds. Its range (IDC) stated by the company is 143 km and its top speed is stated to be 85 km/h.
BLDC motor has been used in Bajaj Chetak electric scooter which makes this scooter cost-effective, practical design and reliable. Its real-world range will be 100-110 km, similarly if we talk about Hero Vida VX2 Plus then PMSM motor has been used here due to which it becomes quite smooth and more efficient.
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This motor comes with premium vehicle and advanced features. This motor is considered quite good as compared to BLDC motor. If we talk about the real-world range of Hero Vida VX2 Plus then it will also give a range of 100 km to 120 km.
Battery & Charging
If we talk about the battery of Vida VX2 Plus EV, it has a battery capacity of 3.4 kWh which when removed you can charge this scooter anywhere be it home or office. You will be able to charge its battery from 0-100% in 4 to 5 houses which will save your time.
Now if we talk about the battery and charging of Chetak 3001, it has a 3.0 kWh lithium-ion battery which is slightly smaller than the battery pack of Vida VX2 Plus due to which its range will be slightly less than that of Vida VX2 Plus. Its battery has been fixed in its footboard due to which it also gets a boot space of 35-litres. Now if we talk about its charging timing, it gets charged from 0-100% in just 3.5 to 4 hours.
Design and Build Quality
If we talk about the designs of both the scooters, then both the e-scooters come with premium and attractive designs. Bajaj Chetak has been given a metallic body due to which its build quality becomes much better than Vida VX2 plus. Its front has round shape split LED headlight and DRLs which give its look a classic and aesthetic look. Talking about its wheels, here you can see 12-inch tire with combined drum brake.
Now if we talk about its seating and legroom, the legroom of Chetak 3001 has been given quite good in which you will be able to keep the essential things of a normal house, now if we talk about its seat then here you get to see a long single seat on which 3 people can sit comfortably, it has been made keeping the family people in mind.
Vida VX2 Plus new generation comes with lightweight and functional design, plastic body panels are seen in it. Signature LED headlight and DRLs are seen in this scooter, along with this, sharp LED tail-lamp and turn indicators are given in the rear.
It has 90/90-12 inch tire, talking about its boot space and seat, there is 25-litre boot space here, along with this, a very spacious and comfortable seat is offered which is quite useful for two people. Both these scooters have been designed on a family-friendly and lighter platform.
Features, Tech and Safety
In electric chetak 3001 we get round shape LCD color navigation display in which many features like Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, OTA Updates have been given which are given below.
- Storage: 35-liters.
- Color LCD Console.
- Ride Modes: Eco, Sports.
- Reverse Mode.
- USB Port on Board.
- Hill Hold Assist.
- Brakes: Front disc, Rear Drum.
- Chassis: Full-metal body.
- Side Stand Sensor
- CBC (Combined Braking System).
Talking about the features of Hero Vida VX2 Plus, many features like 4.3-inch TFT digital display, removable battery and different riding modes have been provided here.
- LED Headlight and Tail-light with DELs.
- 4.3-inch TFT digital display.
- Ride Modes: Eco, Ride, Sport.
- Smartphone Connectivity.
- Brakes: Front disc, Rear drum.
- Combined Braking System.
Conclusion- Who Should Buy What?
Bajaj Chetak 3001 Vs Hero Vida VX2 Plus Both these scooters have almost similar features like real-world range of 100 to 115 km, same battery capacity and charging time and same technical features.
So if you want premium and classic style, metal body and brand then you can look at Bajaj Chetak 3001, if you want a scooter with flexible charging, better tech and longer warranty then you can look at Hero Vida VX2 Plus.
FAQ:
Which electric scooter has a longer range: Bajaj Chetak or Hero Vida?
Just like the different variants of Bajaj Chetak and Hero Vida, the range of both will be different. The top variant of Bajaj Chetak has an IDC range of 153 km, while the company has claimed an IDC range of 165 km in Hero Vida.
How long does it take to charge Bajaj Chetak 3001 and Hero Vida VX2 plus scooters?
Both the e-scooters take 3.5 horses and 4 horses to charge.
Is the Hero Vida VX2 and Bajaj Chetak 3001 are battery removable?
Bajaj Chetak 3001 has a fixed battery which cannot be removed, whereas we can remove the battery of Hero Vida VX2.
