Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Chetak
TVS iQube

Bajaj Auto

Chetak

From ₹99,802

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TVS Motor

iQube

From ₹1.2 Lakh

Full iQube page Change
Bajaj ChetakChetak C2501 · ₹99,802
TVS iQubeiQube 2.3 kWh · ₹1.2 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Chetak: ₹99,802 (ahead) iQube: ₹1.2 Lakh Chetak ₹20,322 cheaper
Braking Chetak: Combined braking (CBS) iQube: Combined braking (CBS)
Range Chetak: 113 km iQube: Not published Claimed
Power Chetak: 2.2 kW iQube: 4.4 kW (ahead)
Versions Chetak: 5 iQube: 5

Pick the Chetak for the lower price.

Pick the iQube for more power.

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
4.4 kW
Torque
Not listed
33 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
113 km
Not published

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
BLDC motor, hub-mounted
BLDC hub-mounted motor, IP67 rated
Battery Type
Lithium-ion: 2.5 kWh (C2501) / 3.0 kWh (C3001) / 3.5 kWh (C3501)
Lithium-ion, IP67 rated, 2.2 kWh base variant (3.1-5.3 kWh on larger sub-variants)
Battery IP Rating
IP67
Not listed
Charging Time (0-80%)
2 hr 55 min to 3.5 hrs, sources vary
2 hr 45 min on base variant, up to 4 hr 18 min on larger packs
Charger Output
750W portable charger
Not listed
Charger
Not listed
950W portable charger, standard 15A plug

Performance

Top Speed
70 kmph
75-82 kmph depending on variant
Riding Modes
Eco
Not listed
0-40 kmph
Not listed
4.2 seconds

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
Disc, 220 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
Drum, 130 mm
Braking System
CBS
SBT (Synchronised Braking Technology)
Wheel Type
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
Alloy, 12-inch front & rear
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Single-sided leading link
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorber
Frame Type
Underbone
Tubular structure
Wheelbase (mm)
1,355 mm
1,301 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
168 mm
157 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)
775 mm
770 mm
Length (mm)
Not listed
1,805 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
645 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,140 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
110-115 kg, sources vary

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
Digital TFT
Connected App Features
Battery status, tow and theft notifications
Not listed
Connected App
Not listed
TVS SmartXonnect: live charging status, nearby charging stations, geo-fencing, crash and fall alert, tow/theft notification

Safety & Convenience

Hill Assist
Yes
Not listed
Anti-Theft System
Yes
Yes
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
Eco and Power
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not listed
Last park location

Lights

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

Seat & Storage

Under-Seat Storage
35 litres
30 litres

Choice

Versions
5 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹99,802 – ₹1.52 Lakh
₹1.2 Lakh – ₹1.76 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 iQube 2.3 kWh₹1.2 Lakh iQube ₹20,322 more

On-road price in six cities

Chetak Chetak C2501 against iQube iQube 2.3 kWh

CityChetakiQubeGap
Mumbai₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,475 less
Pune₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,475 less
New Delhi₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,475 less
Bengaluru₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,475 less
Chennai₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,475 less
Hyderabad₹1.04 Lakh₹1.25 LakhChetak ₹21,475 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 iQube?

The Chetak, by ₹20,322 on the versions compared here: Chetak Chetak C2501 at ₹99,802 against iQube iQube 2.3 kWh at ₹1.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.04 Lakh against ₹1.25 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Chetak Chetak C2501 makes 2.2 kW and the iQube iQube 2.3 kWh makes 4.4 kW and 33 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

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

Compare the rivals

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