The Bajaj Chetak 3501 has a slew of connected features like 5 inch touchscreen display, smartphone integration and smart features including geofencing and remote diagnostics. While these high tech additions are becoming more and more common in the electric scooter market, there’s still debate about how useful they are and how they affect the riding experience. They say these features are just convenient and safe, helping riders stay connected and informed while they're on the move. But critics say these digital bells and whistles add little to the core functionality of the scooter — or perhaps distract from it, at the expense of rider attention and safety. The long term reliability of these electronic systems and how they may influence the overall vehicle lifespan and maintenance costs is also discussed. A few riders like that they can track the status and performance of their scooter from an app, and others find it overwhelming with so much data and options. It also often gets into the discussion about whether these features are actually necessary on a commuter vehicle or if they are just marketing gimmicks to help justify higher prices in a market where everyone is chasing each other in price.