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Bajaj Chetak vs Bounce Infinity E1: Specs Compared
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How well does the newest kid on the block match up to an established rival?
The Infinity E1, the first offering from Bangalore-based EV start-up Bounce, is also the first electric scooter with swappable batteries. It can be bought both with and without the underseat battery pack, significantly reducing the asking price as well. Meanwhile, the Bajaj Chetak has been around for close to two years now, and covers the basics of what one looks for in an e-scoot, albeit at a not-so-flattering price point.
So exactly what kind of fireworks go off when these two go head-to-head on paper? Let’s find out:
Engine
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Specifications |
Bounce Infinity E1 |
Bajaj Chetak |
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Motor |
1.5kW BLDC |
3.08kW BLDC |
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Power |
3.8kW |
4.08kW |
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Torque |
83Nm |
16Nm |
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0-40kmph |
8 seconds |
-- |
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Top Speed |
65kmph (claimed) |
70kmph |
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Battery Capacity |
2kWh |
3kWh |
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Range |
85km (claimed) |
95km (Eco) / 85km (Sport) |
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Charging time |
4-5 hours (claimed) |
5 hours |
In most criteria, the Bajaj Chetak seems to be ahead of the Bounce Infinity E1. It has a larger motor, quite a bit more torque, and even a higher range and top speed. However, there is one category where the Chetak doesn’t have a clear lead, and that is the charging time, as the figure quoted by Bounce is marginally lower.
Underpinnings
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Specifications |
Bounce Infinity E1 |
Bajaj Chetak |
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Front suspension |
Telescopic fork |
Leading-link suspension |
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Rear suspension |
Dual shocks |
Monoshock |
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Front brake |
Disc |
Disc |
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Rear brake |
Disc |
Drum |
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Front tyre |
90/90- 12 |
90/90/12 |
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Rear tyre |
120/70-12 |
90/90-12 |
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There’s no clear winner, per se, when it comes to the suspension componentry, as both run a mixed bag. While the Infinity E1 packs a modern telescopic front and being a hub-mounted motor, gets a twin shock rear suspension setup, the Chetak packs a link-type front, and courtesy a gear final drive, gets a monoshock rear. Similarly, while both get disc brakes up front, the Chetak seems compromised, at least on paper, considering it only has a drum at the rear. And continuing with that theme, though both scooters have identical 12-inch wheels with 90-section rubber up front, the Bounce’s 120-section rubber at the rear seems better equipped to deal with cornering vagaries than the Chetak’s slimmer 90-section rear.
Dimensions
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Specifications |
Bounce Infinity |
Bajaj Chetak |
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Boot space |
12 litres |
-- |
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Kerb weight |
94kg |
118kg |
The Bounce Infinity E1 gets a positively anaemic 12-litre underseat storage (due to the removable battery), while the fixed battery on the Chetak, and the overall bulbous proportions (and also the fact that the charging cable can be packed into an apron-mounted cubbyhole) means the underseat space on offer here will be quite a bit more. The only other bit of information available with regards to dimensions is the kerb weight of both scooters, though here the Infinity E1 has the Chetak beat, as it’s about 24kg lighter which, coupled with the wider wheels (as mentioned earlier) means that it might also be the better handler between the two.
Features
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Bounce Infinity E1 |
Bajaj Chetak |
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TFT cluster |
Yes |
No |
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Smartphone connectivity |
Yes |
Yes (Premium variant only) |
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Turn by turn navigation |
No |
No |
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LED Illumination |
Yes |
Yes |
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Cruise control |
Yes |
No |
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Reverse mode |
Yes |
Yes |
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Swappable batteries |
Yes |
No |
Again, the Infinity E1 comes out on top, with a longer list of features. Moreover, it is the only electric scooter currently on sale that packs cruise control as well as swappable batteries. However, one peculiar affliction that both these scooters have is that while they both get smartphone connectivity (though only the higher-end Urbane variant of the Chetak gets it ), neither scooter here gets the option for turn-by-turn navigation.
Price & Verdict
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Bounce Infinty E1 |
Bajaj Chetak |
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Rs 68,999 (with battery)/ Rs 45,099 (without battery) |
Rs 1,42,998 (Urbane) / |
(all prices ex-showroom, Delhi)
And finally, this is the category where the Chetak is absolutely trounced by the Infinity E1, as the Chetak’s Premium variant is about Rs 20,000 short of being THRICE as costly as the battery-equipped variant of the Infinity E1. Add to that the Infinity E1’s long list of features, and it seems almost like a no-brainer.
However, there is a caveat here: the Bounce Infinity E1 may be the outright winner in the ‘pocket’ wars, but the Bajaj Chetak brings with itself a wide dealer and aftersales backup. Besides, while the Chetak has already been plying its trade for close to two years now, the Infinity E1 won’t hit the streets till February 2022, at the earliest.
So we hate to leave you on a cliffhanger, but it’s not until the Infinity E1 proves its mettle (read: we give it a full-length review) that we can finally decide whether it indeed deserves a spot on the big boys’ table.
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