Bajaj ChetakChetak C2501 · ₹99,802
BGauss MAX C12C12i EX · ₹1.05 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
Chetak: ₹99,802 (ahead)
MAX C12: ₹1.05 Lakh
Chetak ₹5,438 cheaper
Braking
Chetak: Combined braking (CBS)
MAX C12: Not listed
Range
Chetak: 113 km (ahead)
MAX C12: 85 km
Claimed
Power
Chetak: 2.2 kW
MAX C12: 2.4 kW (ahead)
Versions
Chetak: 5 (ahead)
MAX C12: 3
Pick the Chetak for the lower price, more range and more versions.
Pick the MAX C12 for more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹99,802
₹1.05 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.04 Lakh
₹1.09 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹2,762 a month
₹2,909 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
2.2 kW
2.4 kW
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
113 km
85 km
Vehicle Details
Brand
Not listed
BGauss
Model
Not listed
MAX C12 (listed by BGauss as BG MAX C12)
Body Type
Not listed
Electric Scooter
Ex-showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 1,05,240 to Rs 1,29,990 after the PM E-Drive deduction
Price Before PM E-Drive
Not listed
Rs 1,09,990 / Rs 1,28,990 / Rs 1,34,990, including GST and charger
Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric
Platform
Not listed
C12 Gen-2
Riding Modes
Not listed
Eco (45 kmph) and Sport (60 kmph)
Battery Warranty
Not listed
3 years or 30,000 km, raised to 5 years or 75,000 km on selected versions
Booking Amount
Not listed
Rs 500
Motor & Battery
Motor Type
BLDC motor, hub-mounted
Not listed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion: 2.5 kWh (C2501) / 3.0 kWh (C3001) / 3.5 kWh (C3501)
Not listed
Battery IP Rating
IP67
Not listed
Charging Time (0-80%)
2 hr 55 min to 3.5 hrs, sources vary
Not listed
Charger Output
750W portable charger
Not listed
Motor
Not listed
Hub motor
Motor and Controller Rating
Not listed
IP67
Battery Capacity
Not listed
2.0 kWh (C12i EX) / 2.7 kWh (MAX C12i 2.0) / 2.7 kWh (MAX C12 3.0)
Usable Capacity
Not listed
1.85 kWh (C12i EX) / 2.5 kWh (MAX C12i 2.0) / 2.5 kWh (MAX C12 3.0)
Cell Type
Not listed
Lithium ion, LFP
Battery Weight
Not listed
20 kg (C12i EX) / 25 kg (MAX C12i 2.0) / 25 kg (MAX C12 3.0)
Battery Rating
Not listed
IP67, CAN enabled, aluminium case, Chogori connector
Battery Removal
Not listed
Removable with tools
Charger
Not listed
10 A, CAN enabled, standard
Charging Time (0 to 80%)
Not listed
3 hrs to 3 hrs 15 min (C12i EX) / 4 hrs 30 min to 4 hrs 45 min (MAX C12i 2.0) / 4 hrs 30 min to 4 hrs 45 min (MAX C12 3.0)
Charging Time (0 to 100%)
Not listed
4 hrs 40 min to 5 hrs (C12i EX) / 6 hrs 30 min to 6 hrs 45 min (MAX C12i 2.0) / 6 hrs 30 min to 6 hrs 45 min (MAX C12 3.0)
Auxiliary Battery
Not listed
12 V 4 Ah VRLA, maintenance free
Performance
Top Speed
70 kmph
60 kmph (plus or minus 2)
Riding Modes
Eco
Not listed
0 to 40 kmph
Not listed
7.7 s
Eco Mode
Not listed
45 kmph (plus or minus 2)
Sport Mode
Not listed
60 kmph (plus or minus 2)
Gradeability
Not listed
14 degrees (plus or minus 2) with one rider (75 kg), 10 degrees (plus or minus 2) with two riders (150 kg)
Reverse Mode
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Cruise Mode
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Low Battery Mode
Not listed
Limp home mode below 10% charge, capped at about 20 kmph
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
Not listed
Braking System
CBS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
Not listed
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
Drum, 130 mm
Rear Brake
Not listed
Drum with CBS, 130 mm
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes
Wheels
Not listed
Steel
Tyres
Not listed
Tubeless
Front Tyre
Not listed
90/90 on a 12 inch rim
Rear Tyre
Not listed
90/100 on a 10 inch rim
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
Single-sided leading link
Hydraulic telescopic
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Double hydraulic spring shock absorber, 4 step adjustable
Frame Type
Underbone
Not listed
Wheelbase
1,355 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
168 mm
Not listed
Chassis
Not listed
Tubular, CED coated (BGauss quotes 800 hours of rust testing)
Body Panels
Not listed
Plastic (ABS and PP)
Water Wading Limit
Not listed
300 mm
Standard Payload
Not listed
150 kg
Dimensions
Seat Height
775 mm
765 mm
Length
Not listed
1,825 mm
Width
Not listed
706 mm
Height
Not listed
1,153 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,292 mm
Seat Length
Not listed
774 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
155 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
107 kg (C12i EX) / 112 kg (MAX C12i 2.0) / 112 kg (MAX C12 3.0)
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
Digital
Not listed
Connected App Features
Battery status, tow and theft notifications
Not listed
Display
Not listed
CAN enabled digital console, IP65 (C12i EX) / CAN enabled digital console, IP65 (MAX C12i 2.0) / 5 inch (12.7 cm) TFT, IP67 (MAX C12 3.0)
Turn by Turn Navigation
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Call Notifications
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Display Themes
Not listed
2 (MAX C12 3.0)
Night Mode
Not listed
Auto adjusting (MAX C12 3.0)
Auto Brightness
Not listed
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
User Profiles
Not listed
2 (MAX C12 3.0)
Document Storage
Not listed
2 documents per profile (MAX C12 3.0)
Ride and Charge Statistics
Not listed
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
Distance to Empty
Not listed
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
App Features
Not listed
Service coupon, user manual and tutorial in the BGauss app on every version
Safety & Convenience
Hill Assist
Yes
Not listed
Anti-Theft System
Yes
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Combined Braking System
Not listed
Yes, on all versions
Roll Over Detection
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Side Stand Motor Cut-off
Not listed
Yes
Motor Function While Braking
Not listed
Yes
Vehicle Health Check
Not listed
MAX C12 3.0 only
Firmware Updates
Not listed
Over the air, MAX C12 3.0 only
Service Reminder
Not listed
Yes
SOS and DigiLocker Connect
Not listed
Yes
USB Charging Port
Not listed
Yes
Stands
Not listed
Side stand with sensor and a one push main stand
Communication Protocol
Not listed
CAN 2.0
Lights
Headlight
LED
Not listed
Taillight
LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED
Not listed
Additional
Guide Me Home lights, boot light
Not listed
Headlamp
Not listed
LED
Tail Lamp
Not listed
LED
Indicators
Not listed
LED
Daytime Running Lamp
Not listed
LED
Seat & Storage
Under-Seat Storage
35 litres
23 L, fits a full-size helmet
Seat Length
Not listed
774 mm
Underfoot Storage
Not listed
Lockable, holds the charger
Front Storage
Not listed
Yes, with a USB port inside
Luggage Hook
Not listed
Front hook
Choice
Versions
5 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹99,802 – ₹1.52 Lakh
₹1.05 Lakh – ₹1.3 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
10 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Electric
Chetak C2501₹99,802 C12i EX₹1.05 Lakh MAX C12 ₹5,438 more Chetak C3001₹1.14 Lakh C12i EX₹1.05 Lakh MAX C12 ₹9,030 less Chetak C3503₹1.24 Lakh MAX C12i 2.0₹1.24 Lakh MAX C12 ₹167 less Chetak C3502₹1.4 Lakh MAX C12 3.0₹1.3 Lakh MAX C12 ₹9,949 less Chetak C3501₹1.52 Lakh MAX C12 3.0₹1.3 Lakh MAX C12 ₹22,150 lessOn-road price by city
Chetak Chetak C2501 against MAX C12 C12i EX
| City | Chetak | MAX C12 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Pune | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| New Delhi | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Bengaluru | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Chennai | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Hyderabad | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Ahmedabad | ₹1.1 Lakh | ₹1.16 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,857 less |
| Amritsar | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Bhopal | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹1.14 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,749 less |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Chandigarh | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Coimbatore | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Dehradun | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Faridabad | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Gurugram | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Guwahati | ₹1.12 Lakh | ₹1.18 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,966 less |
| Indore | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹1.14 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,749 less |
| Jaipur | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Jammu | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Jodhpur | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Kanpur | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Kochi | ₹1.07 Lakh | ₹1.13 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,694 less |
| Kolkata | ₹1.1 Lakh | ₹1.16 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Lucknow | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Ludhiana | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Mysuru | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Nagpur | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Nashik | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Noida | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Panaji | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Patna | ₹1.12 Lakh | ₹1.19 Lakh | Chetak ₹7,019 less |
| Puducherry | ₹1.05 Lakh | ₹1.11 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,585 less |
| Raipur | ₹1.1 Lakh | ₹1.16 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,857 less |
| Ranchi | ₹1.11 Lakh | ₹1.17 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,898 less |
| Srinagar | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Surat | ₹1.1 Lakh | ₹1.16 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,857 less |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹1.07 Lakh | ₹1.13 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,694 less |
| Vijayawada | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹1.04 Lakh | ₹1.09 Lakh | Chetak ₹5,531 less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Chetak or the MAX C12?
The Chetak, by ₹5,438 on the versions compared here: Chetak Chetak C2501 at ₹99,802 against MAX C12 C12i EX at ₹1.05 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.04 Lakh against ₹1.09 Lakh.
Which has more range?
The Chetak claims 113 km against 85 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.
Which is more powerful?
The Chetak Chetak C2501 makes 2.2 kW and the MAX C12 C12i EX makes 2.4 kW.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹2,762 a month for the Chetak and ₹2,909 for the MAX C12, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.
