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Bajaj Chetak vs Honda Activa e

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Chetak
Honda Activa e

Bajaj Auto

Chetak

From ₹99,802

Honda

Activa e

From ₹1.2 Lakh

Bajaj ChetakChetak C2501 · ₹99,802
Honda Activa eActiva e STD · ₹1.2 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Chetak: ₹99,802 (ahead) Activa e: ₹1.2 Lakh Chetak ₹20,331 cheaper
Braking Chetak: Combined braking (CBS) Activa e: Combined braking (CBS)
Range Chetak: 113 km (ahead) Activa e: 102 km IDC claim
Power Chetak: 2.2 kW Activa e: Not published
Versions Chetak: 5 (ahead) Activa e: 2

Pick the Chetak for the lower price, more range and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹99,802
₹1.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.04 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,747 a month
₹2,108 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
2.2 kW
Not listed
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
113 km
102 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
BLDC motor, hub-mounted
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Hub / Mid Motor
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
Battery Capacity
Not listed
Dual Honda Mobile Power Pack e: Swappable Batteries (3.0 kWh Total Capacity: 2 x 1.5 kWh)
Charging Time
Not listed
Battery Swapping Station: Instant Swap (< 1 min) / Home Off-Board Dock Charger: 0-100% in 5.5 hours

Performance

Top Speed
70 kmph
80 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Riding Modes
Eco
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
190 mm Disc (Front)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
130 mm Drum (Rear)
Braking System
CBS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
12-inch Front / 10-inch Rear Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
90/90-12 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
90/100-10 (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Single-sided leading link
Telescopic Front Fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Frame Type
Underbone
High-Rigidity Underbone Steel Frame
Wheelbase
1,355 mm
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
775 mm
765 mm
Length
Not listed
1,840 mm
Width
Not listed
710 mm
Height
Not listed
1,160 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
115 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
7.0-inch Full-Colour Touchscreen / TFT Instrument Display with Honda RoadSync DUO
Connected App Features
Battery status, tow and theft notifications
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth & 4G eSIM Telematics)
Navigation
Not listed
Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation with Live Battery Swapping Station Finder & Route Planning
USB Charging
Not listed
USB Type-C Fast Charging Port in Front Glovebox

Safety & Convenience

Hill Assist
Yes
Not listed
Anti-Theft System
Yes
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
3 Riding Modes: Standard, Sport, and Econ Mode
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No
Reverse Assist
Not listed
Yes (Electric Reverse Parking Assist Mode)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Energy Recuperation Indicator

Lights

Headlight
LED
Full LED Headlamp with Signature Activa LED Wing DRLs
Taillight
LED
Sleek LED Tail Lamp with Horizontal Light Guide
Turn Indicators
LED
Integrated LED Winkers
Additional
Guide Me Home lights, boot light
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Under-Seat Storage
35 litres
Not listed
Seat Type
Not listed
Single Piece Contoured Comfort Seat
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space
Not listed
Dedicated Under-Seat Compartment for Dual Mobile Power Pack e: Swappable Batteries + Front Storage Pockets

Choice

Versions
5 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹99,802 – ₹1.52 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh – ₹1.55 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
5 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 Activa e STD₹1.2 Lakh Activa e ₹20,331 more

On-road price in six cities

Chetak Chetak C2501 against Activa e Activa e STD

CityChetakActiva eGap
Mumbai₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,485 less
Pune₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,485 less
New Delhi₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,485 less
Bengaluru₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,485 less
Chennai₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,485 less
Hyderabad₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,485 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 Activa e?

The Chetak, by ₹20,331 on the versions compared here: Chetak Chetak C2501 at ₹99,802 against Activa e Activa e STD at ₹1.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.04 Lakh against ₹1.25 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Chetak claims 113 km against 102 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,747 a month for the Chetak and ₹2,108 for the Activa e, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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