Ather Konarc vs Bajaj Chetak Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

Both scooters feature distinct specifications, including battery capacity, power output, and dimensions, alongside various features like digital displays and connectivity options, catering to different consumer preferences and needs.

Ather Konarc vs Bajaj Chetak Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

The electric scooter segment in India is getting more competitive with new models offering longer range, better features and more practical everyday performance. The recently launched Ather Konarc enters the space with a focus on range and technology, while the Bajaj Chetak continues to be a popular name in the premium electric scooter segment. So, how does the new Ather Konarc compare with the Bajaj Chetak on paper? In this comparison, we take a look at their price, battery, range, performance, dimensions, features and other key specifications to see how the two electric scooters stack up against each other.

Ather Konarc vs Bajaj Chetak: Price

The Ather Konarc is priced from Rs 1 lakh for the S 100 variant, while the S 125 and S 161 are priced at Rs 1.22 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh, respectively. Ather has also announced Z variants with claimed IDC ranges of 125 km and 161 km, although their prices are yet to be revealed.
The Bajaj Chetak, on the other hand, is priced between Rs 95,802 and Rs 1.52 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the variant.

Ather Konarc vs Bajaj Chetak: Dimensions

The Ather Konarc has a wheelbase of 1,352mm, a kerb weight ranging between 126.5 kg and 129 kg.
The Bajaj Chetak electric scooter measures 1,914mm in length, 725mm in width, 1,142mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 1,355mm. The electric scooter gets a seat height of 775mm.

Ather Konarc vs Bajaj Chetak: Powertrain

The Ather Konarc is available in three variants: S 100, S 125 and S 161. The entry-level S 100 gets a 2.1 kWh battery pack and produces 4 kW of peak power, while the S 125 and S 161 use larger 2.7 kWh and 3.5 kWh batteries, respectively, with both delivering 4.7 kW of peak power. All three variants produce 16 Nm of peak torque.
The Bajaj Chetak, meanwhile, uses a hub-mounted BLDC motor that produces 1.8-2.2 kW of continuous power and up to 4.2 kW of peak power. Torque output ranges from 18 Nm to 20 Nm, depending on the variant. It is offered with IP67-rated lithium-ion battery packs ranging from 2.5 kWh to 3.5 kWh. The Chetak has a top speed of 55-73 km/h, while a 0-80% charge takes around 2.5-3.5 hours.

Ather Konarc vs Bajaj Chetak: Features

The Ather Konarc comes with a steel unibody chassis, alloy wheels and long-travel suspension, offering 90 mm of travel at the front and 100 mm at the rear. Higher-spec variants get a 220 mm front disc brake with a 130 mm rear drum brake. Key features include AutoHold, FallSafe, AirWalk, Bluetooth-based call and music alerts, Ather Connect, theft and tow alerts, Find My Scooter and OTA updates. The Konarc also offers 31 litres of under-seat storage, a USB Type-C charging port and a 7-inch colour LCD display across the S variants.
The Bajaj Chetak gets a digital colour or TFT touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone app integration for features such as call alerts, navigation and ride analytics. Other highlights include reverse mode, keyless start with a remote key fob, under-seat storage, IP67-rated protection for the motor and battery, LED lighting with signature DRLs and a Combi Braking System (CBS).
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