Bajaj Chetak 3501 vs Ather Rizta Z
A side-by-side comparison of the Bajaj Chetak 3501 and Ather Rizta Z on price, range, battery, power and charging. All prices are ex-showroom and indicative; real-world range is typically lower than claimed figures.
| Spec | Bajaj Chetak 3501 | Ather Rizta Z |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.2L | ₹1.1L ✓ |
| Price range | ₹1.2–1.27L | ₹1.1–1.56L |
| Body type | Scooter | Scooter |
| Claimed range | 153 km | 160 km ✓ |
| Battery | 3.5 kWh | 3.7 kWh |
| Power | 4 bhp | 4.3 bhp ✓ |
| Top speed | 73 km/h | 80 km/h ✓ |
| DC fast charge | 10–80% ~0 min | 10–80% ~0 min |
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
Bajaj Chetak 3501 vs Ather Rizta Z: which should you buy?
- The Ather Rizta Z is the more affordable option, starting at ₹1.1L (ex-showroom, indicative).
- The Ather Rizta Z claims more range — 160 km versus 153 km.
- The Ather Rizta Z is more powerful at 4.3 bhp.
Overall, the Ather Rizta Z leads on the headline range figure, but check on-road prices and test drives before deciding.
Bajaj Chetak 3501 vs Ather Rizta Z — FAQs
Which is better, Bajaj Chetak 3501 or Ather Rizta Z?
It depends on priorities. Ather Rizta Z is cheaper, while Ather Rizta Z claims the longer range (160 km). Compare the full spec table above and take a test drive before deciding. All figures are indicative.
Which has more range, Bajaj Chetak 3501 or Ather Rizta Z?
The Ather Rizta Z has the higher claimed range at 160 km, versus 153 km for the other. Real-world range is typically lower than claimed figures.
Which is cheaper, Bajaj Chetak 3501 or Ather Rizta Z?
The Ather Rizta Z starts lower at ₹1.1L (ex-showroom, indicative). On-road prices vary by city and variant.
Head to head, in numbers
The Bajaj Chetak 3501 and Ather Rizta Z rows below are calculated from each manufacturer’s published specification. Realistic range applies the 72–80% band explained in how we estimate real-world range; running cost assumes ₹8 a unit and about 10% charging loss.
| Bajaj Chetak 3501 | Ather Rizta Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₹1.20 lakh | ₹1.10 lakh |
| Battery | 3.5 kWh | 3.7 kWh |
| Claimed range | 153 km | 160 km |
| Realistic range | about 110–122 km | about 115–128 km |
| DC fast charge (claimed) | not offered | not offered |
| Units for a full charge | about 3.9 | about 4.1 |
| Running cost | about ₹0.26/km | about ₹0.27/km |
On price, there is almost nothing between them at the entry variant, so this comparison will be settled by the other rows rather than by the sticker.
On range, they are close enough that the difference disappears inside the margin between a claimed figure and a real one. Treat this row as a tie.
On charging, both charge from a domestic socket rather than a fast charger, so compare overnight charging time rather than a fast-charge rating.
On running cost, the Bajaj Chetak 3501 works out about ₹0.26 per kilometre against ₹0.27, both at an assumed ₹8 a unit. Either is far below the roughly ₹2.10 a petrol scooter costs to run, so the electric-versus-petrol case is settled long before this comparison is. Use the running-cost calculator with your own tariff.
How to actually decide between the Bajaj Chetak 3501 and the Ather Rizta Z. On paper these two are close. In practice the choice between the Bajaj Chetak 3501 and the Ather Rizta Z is settled by three things no table shows: whether you can install a charger where you park, how far the nearest service centre for each brand is, and how each car feels from the driver’s seat. Settle the charging question first — it changes the ownership experience more than any row above — then drive both the Bajaj Chetak 3501 and the Ather Rizta Z before you decide.
Figures are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications; range is claimed, not measured by us. EVBharat does not road-test vehicles. Spotted an error? Tell us.