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Bajaj Chetak vs Honda QC3

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

Bajaj Chetak
Honda QC3

Bajaj Auto

Chetak

From ₹99,802

Full Chetak page Change

Honda

QC3

From ₹1.35 Lakh

Full QC3 page Change
Bajaj ChetakChetak C3501 · ₹1.52 Lakh
Honda QC3QC3 · ₹1.35 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Chetak: ₹1.52 Lakh QC3: ₹1.35 Lakh (ahead) QC3 ₹17,140 cheaper
Braking Chetak: Combined braking (CBS) QC3: Combined braking (CBS)
Range Chetak: 153 km (ahead) QC3: 151 km IDC claim
Power Chetak: 4.2 kW QC3: Not published
Versions Chetak: 5 (ahead) QC3: 1

Pick the Chetak for more range and more versions.

Pick the QC3 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.52 Lakh
₹1.35 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.57 Lakh
₹1.41 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,641 a month
₹2,362 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
4.2 kW
Not listed
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
153 km
151 km

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
BLDC motor, hub-mounted
Hub-mounted electric 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
3.0 kWh fixed Li-ion battery
Charging Time
Not listed
0-80% in 2 hours 40 minutes, 0-100% in about 4 hours
Charger
Not listed
Portable plug-in charger included, works off a standard home power socket

Performance

Top Speed
70 kmph
Not listed
Riding Modes
Eco
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
Not listed
Braking System
CBS
Combi Brake System (CBS)
Wheel Type
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
12-inch alloy wheels, front and rear
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum
Tyres
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Single-sided leading link
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Twin shock absorbers
Frame Type
Underbone
Not listed
Wheelbase
1,355 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
168 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Seat Height
775 mm
Not listed

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
5-inch TFT instrument console
Connected App Features
Battery status, tow and theft notifications
Not listed
Navigation
Not listed
Turn-by-turn navigation via Honda RoadSync

Safety & Convenience

Hill Assist
Yes
Not listed
Anti-Theft System
Yes
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Smart Key
Not listed
Keyless Smart Key system
Connected Features
Not listed
Honda RoadSync app-based connected features

Lights

Headlight
LED
Not listed
Taillight
LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED
Not listed
Additional
Guide Me Home lights, boot light
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Under-Seat Storage
35 litres
32 litres, up from the QC1's 26 litres

Choice

Versions
5 versions
1 version
Price range
₹99,802 – ₹1.52 Lakh
₹1.35 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
4 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 QC3₹1.35 Lakh QC3 ₹35,198 more Chetak C3501₹1.52 Lakh QC3₹1.35 Lakh QC3 ₹17,140 less

On-road price by city

Chetak Chetak C3501 against QC3 QC3

CityChetakQC3Gap
Mumbai₹1.57 Lakh₹1.41 LakhQC3 ₹16,624 less
Pune₹1.57 Lakh₹1.41 LakhQC3 ₹16,624 less
New Delhi₹1.57 Lakh₹1.41 LakhQC3 ₹16,624 less
Bengaluru₹1.57 Lakh₹1.41 LakhQC3 ₹16,624 less
Chennai₹1.57 Lakh₹1.41 LakhQC3 ₹16,624 less
Hyderabad₹1.57 Lakh₹1.41 LakhQC3 ₹16,624 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 QC3?

The QC3, by ₹17,140 on the versions compared here: Chetak Chetak C3501 at ₹1.52 Lakh against QC3 QC3 at ₹1.35 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.57 Lakh against ₹1.41 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Chetak claims 153 km against 151 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,641 a month for the Chetak and ₹2,362 for the QC3, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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