Bajaj Auto has announced the resumption of supplies for its popular electric scooter, the Chetak, across all dealerships in India. Deliveries had been temporarily impacted due to global shortages of rare earth magnets, a critical component in EV manufacturing.
The company confirmed that production and shipments recommenced on August 20, ahead of initial timelines, marking a swift return to full-scale operations. Bajaj has also secured adequate supplies of rare earth magnets and other key materials to ensure smooth availability during the upcoming festive season.
Speaking on the development, Eric Vas, President of Bajaj Auto’s Urbanite Business Unit, expressed gratitude to customers for their patience and reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to quality and reliability. “Demand for Chetak remains robust, supplies have normalised and deliveries against bookings have commenced. We are scaling up production to meet rising demand while staying true to our standards of quality and customer delight,” he said.
The Chetak has been witnessing strong market momentum, with Bajaj Auto reporting that the scooter has doubled its market share since April last year. The brand closed FY25 as the No.1 electric scooter in India, underscoring customer trust in Bajaj’s electric mobility solutions.
With supplies now restored and festive demand around the corner, Bajaj Auto is aiming to further strengthen Chetak’s leadership in India’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler segment.
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What are rare earth magnets?
They are powerful permanent magnets made from rare earth elements. These magnets are widely used in electric motors for EVs (including scooters), wind turbines and electronics, among others.
Most affordable Bajaj Chetak
Bajaj Auto has introduced the new Chetak 3001 electric scooter, priced at ₹1 lakh (ex-showroom). This model now takes over as the most affordable variant in the range, replacing the earlier Chetak 2903. While it costs about ₹1,500 more than its predecessor, the 3001 is built on the latest Chetak 35 Series platform, which brings a revised frame, a bigger battery, improved range, and added features.
One of the key updates is the floorboard-mounted battery, a change that enhances stability, frees up additional storage, and lowers the scooter’s centre of gravity. The 3001 houses a 3.0 kWh battery pack (compared to the 2.9 kWh unit in the 2903) and delivers a claimed range of 127 km, up from 123 km previously. In addition, the scooter now offers a larger 35-litre under-seat boot for better practicality.
Charging is handled by a 750-watt fast charger, capable of replenishing the battery from 0–80% in 3 hours and 50 minutes.
The new Bajaj Chetak 3001 will compete against the base variants of the TVS iQube, Ather Rizta, Ola S1, and more.
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