How far can you really drive on the Chetak 2903 versus what’s advertised?
The Bajaj Chetak 2903 is one of the most crucial aspects of any electric vehicle, and the range is no different. The company boasts an impressive range, but as most EV owners know, real world performance can be quite a bit different than the numbers on paper. Actual range is dependent on riding style, terrain, weather conditions, and payload. According to some users, they get close to the advertised range, while other users say they are falling short by a wide margin. On the back of this discrepancy there has been a debate surrounding the veracity of Bajaj's claims and how suitable the Chetak 2903’s range is for daily use in Indian cities. It has also sparked questions over how transparent EV manufacturers should be in calculating range and how ranges should be tested.
I’ve been getting around 80 – 85% of the advertised range consistently in my experience. They claim 95 km, not bad but not hitting that full amount.
How you ride really depends on it. Eco mode will get you pretty close to the advertised range if you’re gentle with the throttle. Who rides like that all the time?
The range is pretty disappointing I've found. In city traffic with lots of stops and starts I'm lucky to get 70km per full charge. It didn’t live up to the hype, that’s for sure.
For my needs the range is fine. I consistently get about 85-90 km which will cover my daily commute and more. You just have to remember to charge it every couple of days.
Bajaj should be more transparent in how they calculate range, I think. I get nowhere near the real world experience that they advertise, particularly in the summer when using the cooling features.
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