Real Life EV Story: Ather 450X & Bajaj Chetak Comparison & Ownership | In-Depth

We met brothers Rahul and Mehul, who are owners of the Ather 450X and Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooters. They give an in-depth comparison of the Ather 450X and Chetak and also speak about the positives and negatives.
हम भाइयों राहुल और मेहुल से मिले, जो एथर 450X और बजाज चेतक इलेक्ट्रिक स्कूटर के मालिक हैं। वे एथर 450X और चेतक की गहराई से तुलना करते हैं और सकारात्मक और नकारात्मक के बारे में भी बोलते हैं।
Sections
00:00 - Start
02:30 - Why Electric Scooters?
06:38 - Why Ather and Chetak?
10:32 - Chetak Good Aspects
11:52 - Ather 450X Good Aspects
15:57 - Ather 450X Improvement Areas
19:45 - Service & Connectivity - Ather 450X
23:15 - Subscriptions - Ather 450X
25:20 - Ather 450X Software Simplicity
27:55 - Chetak Improvement Areas
31:33 - Ather 450X Useless Switch
32:30 - Ather 450X Regen Improvement
33:00 - Ather 450X Paint Improvement
33:52 - Final Recommendations
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[@pluginIndia]

The English Subtitles are live. Hope you enjoy the video. Let us know in the comments.

[@haiderbadani]

Dont know but you look like Lucky Ali

[@infinitesolution]

Yeah chapri jesa design h

[@bheemaiahnp1911]

Business mind

[@bheemaiahnp1911]

Budda ka gandu main athar dalan.hain

[@bheemaiahnp1911]

Battery ka price main ak Naya petrol sector lene acha hai battery ka price bolan hai.

[@bballbhons.3182]

Twin brothers are very professional, sophisticated and knowledgeable. It was pleasure to hear them.

[@bballbhons.3182]

All viewers kindly learn from this brothers one important thing, before you buy any thing/product.. do full research on it and post buying get knowledgeable about it by observing everything about the purchased product. Knowing everything will create a bond between you and that product.

[@rarams88]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@shaileshtikhile5568]

❤❤

[@madankumarsgmailcom]

Both Ather and Bajaj should watch this, such a objective and informed review by these users, enjoyable conversation.

[@shrey220]

I regret buying Chetak only because they have stopped app support for the first generation owners. Even though everything else of the scooter is excellent, dropping app support for your early buyers is plain cheating and unacceptable!

[@3dank2meme]

damn that sucks

[@sameerdeshpande6360]

But app support was very expensive in chetak so i didn't apply for app in my chetak.

[@shrey220]

@@sameerdeshpande6360 I was one of the first customers of model 2403 right when it was launched. They did not charge me anything for app usage for 1.5 years. But now suddenly the app stopped working and I was told that another Chetak app runs only for model 2413. Its very shameful that a company like Bajaj does not even give an option and abruptly does this to its initial customers.

[@sameerdeshpande6360]

You said it right. In my case they asked 5000 Rs extra for app so i didn't buy it.

[@rarams88]

Honestly speaking, chetak 2403 (specifically) was never meant to be a connected scooter. Bajaj wanted to just add the feature, for more of a brochure addon ,rather than real application of the system.

[@sabyasachisensarma]

Loved the review. Covered all the aspects in so much detail. The brothers should start a vehicle review channel of their own!

[@rarams88]

Atulji and team are much better. Appreciate your compliment.

[@atulgopal3449]

We will try to get Rahul ji to review a vehicle soon

[@jaytalks4500]

Simple and Crisp review by Twin brothers, i liked the way they shared their Feedback

[@rarams88]

Thanks 👍

[@LearningwithManisha4545]

काश मिडिल क्लास वालों के लिए कोई ऐसा इलेक्ट्रिकल व्हीकल हो जिसमें कोई कमी ही ना हो।

[@saras102]

Bajaj should increase the range 150-160km.provide a full size helmet storage. Front suspension should be better.otherwise it is a good vehicle quality wise. And a bit costly to the product they give.

[@kartikeysharma3503]

27:35 you can do reverse without touching on the screen by pressing left brake , indicator switch and start switch in one go and reverse mode activates

[@AjayKumar-zc1xb]

Very informative video best of luck. जय हिन्द जय भारत.

[@ammy.thinks]

To use PARK ASSIST Press left brake+indicator middle button +self button it will automatically lands you to the reverse mode.

[@lifeisamovieHD]

This way it takes screenshot.

[@mehulshah7205]

I am an Ola Electric owner. I had test ridden bikes like Ather, Chetak, Ola, Icube TVS. My personal opinion after riding all of them is to Buy OLA electric. looking at the flaws and benefits of every bike. OLA beats all of them in terms of Range, Space, technology, appearance, and Performance. Ola is highly convenient bike. Dont buy Ather because its subscription plan is total waste. In Ola there's no subscription plan. DOnt buy chetak it is too expensive and underperforms. TVS iCube is the second in line after ola if anybody wishes a bike worth money. GOod Luck to all.

[@tarangahuja4972]

Kitna paisa liya bhai iss comment ke liye 😂

[@mehulshah7205]

@@tarangahuja4972 Paisa liya? Bhai paisa aur experience kharch hua hai. Take it or leave it advise hai.

[@firozahmad09]

One of the best video on real life experience with 2 most popular brand…keep up the good work ✌️

[@VinayVerma-dn1pi]

Hamare ghar pe bhi same Chetak EV or Ather 450X hain , or hamne bhi phele Chetak EV liye the Hazzle Nut color main .

[@tarangahuja4972]

Vinay bhai...how much range are you getting in single charge and have the range dropped down till now

[@pluginIndia]

are you in agreement with what the twins shared? have you experienced anything else that they didn't mention? Where are you located?

[@PlugInCaroo]

*One of the most comprehensive & practical review I have ever seen* Hats of to the twins 👍👍👍 Shows how much improvement can be done... Ather is in the business since 10 yrs and Bajaj over a few decades... yet they cannot cover these shortcomings. *Ather is NOT an ECONOMICAL scooter* ... It is good only for the people *who ride over 15,000kms per year.* Below that it is less economical than a petrol scooter. A rich guy can afford Ather... then why will he buy Ather? He will buy Bajaj Pulsar or Enfield he can afford it even if petrol price goes higher. *Ather doesn't make economic sense for riders below 15,000km/yr* *I don't mind if Ather costs 3lakhs but the shit & chindi MANDATORY subscription (service+connectivity) is not needed.* They say it's optional... It's NOT... It's not possible to use the vehicle to its potential... So how come it's optional. If Tata sells you optional service charges you get to drive the vehicle as it is. *With Ather you pay for full option and get half a vehicle unless you take subscription. WHAT UTTER NONSENSE*

[@r3tr0n17]

never liked Ather to be honest. I'd better wait for Burgman electric.

[@shariquester]

I am having Ather 450x total KM covered till date is 11500 in 9 months everything is ok but miss centre stand and definitely head light rest is perfect

[@sameerdeshpande6360]

I am using bajaj chetak for last 6 months and have covered more then 5000km it is one of the best scooter in market. Because of metal body it has best built quality .

[@rajeevjain9476]

Hello sameer i am planning to buy chetak... I had two things to say one is the helmet full size that is not going to come under seat that i will manage another is the suspension of the scooter because my father has a back problem with activa so how the scooter response on poth holes or bad roads... Please tell me also shall I wait for better range bajaj ev...

[@sameerdeshpande6360]

@@rajeevjain9476 as scooter is heavy its suspension works very well, i also have back problem but suspension is really nice. New models with more range and feature will keep on coming you have to buy according to your time requirement.

[@rajeevjain9476]

Any discount on mrp

[@sameerdeshpande6360]

@@rajeevjain9476 i got on road pune at 1,23,000

[@rajeevjain9476]

Sir one last thing they are asking me 159000 rs it is now price and will they give discount on mrp

[@me.atul10]

I bought Ather 450 x from Chandigarh on 19th November, very happy with it, roads here are poor so waiting for repairs

[@debasishghosh8306]

This is the best review video on KZbin I had ever experienced.

[@jagannathparida921]

Thank you very much , very informative and practical as well. This is the first-time i viewed end-to-end without any pause. Very well do to you three Gentleman.

[@AnubhabKundu]

bahuut accha vlog banaya hai apne yeh! 2 in 1 hogaya......milk (Ather 450X) and strawberry (Chetak) flavour in one video!

[@rajatverma360]

We also have Chetak And Ather 450X in our House. Me Using Ather from 6 months and Chetak was bought before Ather in Nagpur only.

[@sweetnature8280]

So which one is better my daily running is 30-40 km.for family use only

[@hussainshabbirmohd8730]

BC review toh batade

[@Rides_with_Nihal]

Very informative detailed video this is that many big automotive KZbin channels don't do... Thank you for solving my doubts.. I will definitely share this video...kudos to this interview video ✌🏻✌🏻

[@pluginIndia]

Thank you for your appreciation. Do share with your family and friends.

[@alimurtza9168]

Dono bhaiyo ki tuning bhut achi hai... Smartly described even a little thing about the vehicles.....

[@rameshgovindaraj7548]

Excellent review. A review first of its kind. Not a scenic location for riding the vehicles. Not even rode the vehicle. Only oral review. It was excellent have given the pros and cons bit by bit on each vehicle especially Ather. Almost 38 mins never i paused or stopped.👍

[@madandu]

Aptly conducted Atul-ji, nice intro, he seems 70's movie-buff, played Narad-muni too🙂 Very pertinent review by Rahul-Mehul jis.

[@pluginIndia]

Will convey that to him. :)

[@atulmalhotra2303]

I don't see any reason to buy an e scooter apart from saving money. And that too strictly when your daily run is more than 50-60 kms at least.

[@ravikantverma9580]

Bahut hi achha comparison video banaya hai aapne, bahut informative hai.......aur sabse bada plus point Rahul aur Mehul......in bando ka feedback directly company le sakti hai......very helpful

[@AjayKumar-zc1xb]

Congratulations ev lene ke liye bahut bahut thanks good brother.

[@shigu1008]

Excellent vehicle review. Very balanced. Very informative. If you know what you want, there's enough to make a decision. Owners are super knowledgeable, which is not normal! - Shishir

[@shraddhasaburi8627]

Amazing and thoroughly convincing evidence plus conversation..

[@krish_machinology]

Best video from long time 👍 Better than that TATA videos 😁

[@Thotanthillaya]

One of the best unbiased review... I am thinking of either chetak or iqube...

[@sush2142]

Ather fit, finish and parts quality is very bad. I really don’t understand how it gets so much praise.

[@voltpunch9669]

No other video this video is the best comparison in whole KZbin man

[@nagki]

Mehul and Rahul, amazing presentation with Atul Ji. Very balanced and practical review of both the scooters. This is a benchmark review for the real world side by side comparison. I like the way you brothers accept and adjust each others views without offending anyone :-)

[@rarams88]

Thanks for your compliment.

[@ebrahimezzy6534]

Excellent discussion, very real points and insights given by the gentlemen, and absolutely helpful in making a decision. Kudos.

[@pravinuttarwar2181]

Did anybody else feel Rahul's voice sounds like Sachin Tendulkar

[@itsmanish.k]

Simply helpful. Very knowledgeable people. I'll go with chetak

[@nemojosh1954]

Very Nice interview and presentation by twin brothers , Loved to hear each and every words from them. thanks.

[@nachiketk3583]

Very Informative video. Thanks to all the gentelmen for sharing their experiences.

[@kothurukoushik2530]

super video after a long time plug in India channel good

[@sureshpai2469]

One of the best review of 2 different EV's👌👍🙏🏻. Ather manufacturers should & must see this video & rectify all the negative points highlighted by the reviewers.

[@varunfitcoach]

Superb Review. Very valuable video on Ather and Chetak.. Love the user experience video

[@_Sunny_17]

Superb I had never seen a review like this..really appreciable

[@chaitanyadevale3665]

Great hosting Atul ji!!🌟

[@Abhipaluk08]

नमस्कार सर मेरे चेतक अर्बन की बैट्री रात मैं 25%थी मैंने सुबह स्कूटर स्टार्ट किया बैट्री15%दिखा रहा है ये कोई प्रोब्लम है या सभी मैं ऐसा होता है

[@jit-art4299]

What a review and conversation.Best way of reviewing.Thank you so much.Carry on the good work.

[@akhilprasannan3542]

I m using ather 450x in rural area with up s and downs able to maintain efficiency of 26 wh/km

[@voltpunch9669]

11:12 after this ig ather brought the auto hold function

[@harehare3488]

I live in a apartment and the maintenance team is not giving permission to have a electric socket in parking to charge EV. Pls make a video if there are any such rules/law with which I can overcome this problem.

[@gopalrajput6536]

What about battery replacement after 3 years, ev 2 wheelers have 2 or 3 batteries & it cost around 40- 45000/-

[@voltpunch9669]

It's really helpful it give me lots of idea thanks for the video keep it up

[@princefriendship]

Does the side mounted motor on chetak pulls the vehicle towards one side?

[@rameshchaaran8267]

आदरणीय, कृपया भारत के दूसरे नंबर के मेटल बॉडी वाले "बैटरी स्टोरी" स्कूटर के पॉजिटिव, नेगेटिव के साथ विडियो बनाकर जानकारी देने की कृपा करें।

[@hemantsharma1910]

जिस गाड़ी में पानी-बोतल, मोबाइल चार्ज पोर्ट, हेलमेट, कुछ सामान रखने की जगह हो, आगे काफी चौरी जगह हो, पैर को कई स्थितियों में रखने के स्थान हों (सुजुकी बर्गमैन जैसे) सस्पेंसन बहुत अच्छा हो, कम्बाइन्ड व सिंक ब्रेकिंग सिस्टम हो, बैटरी बड़ी हो व फास्ट चार्जिंग हो! ट्यूबलेस व टायर बड़े (15-16)" हों सीट की लम्बी-चौरी हो। वैसी गाड़ी लेनी चाहिए!! इसीलिए मैं सुजुकी बर्गमैन जैसे की इलेक्ट्रिक संस्करण की प्रतीक्षा कर रहा हूँ!😊🙏

[@vijaymane2536]

Very nice explanation, almost coverd all points..

[@rafiqsyed6419]

Sir ji it was a very deeply information about hamara Bajaj and ather.nice information about both ev.thanks and god bless you and your team.

[@ravikrishna9490]

Super, elaborate video for understanding positive and negative points

[@rajatverma360]

Ather needs more high quality parts outside actually and Battery needs to be more bigger for more Range. Headlight is actually weak on Ather i agree but better than our Activa 3G. And belts make a lot of bad noise in Rain.

[@ajay4i]

these 2 guys r wonderful. They gave a practical review

[@rarams88]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@pitambartejaskar5889]

अतुल अतुल सर क्या बजाज प्रीमियम 2023 बंद होने जा रहा है।

[@CHITTIRAMAKRISHNAKISHORE]

GUYS GO FOR CHETAK, BLINDLY, TODAY ITSELF I HAD TEST RIDE CHETAK

[@DebasishOfficial]

So much knowledge of vehicle 😱

[@pateljipatel4856]

Brothers main thing in handling vehicle is Stability like Bullet which makes low reflections n cost no matter but importance in city life is power of overtaking buses n trucks in nonsense manners driving zigzags.Ather is only vehicle following Automobile law of manufacturing Perfect Chasis vehicle without nonsense Plastic materials for outer designings.thx for subject.🙏🇮🇳👍

[@ridgeevan7299]

Very good comparison covered all of the details.

[@pr002411]

such a lovely brothers ,,,, very sincere review

[@kgeaswaran]

Kill switch is useful when you have to stop without pulling out stand but not turn off the vehicle as well. Just teach kids about the use of it.

[@sumitjainusa]

Also as per safety concern kids should not be standing in front it's a 2 seater 2 wheeler not for 3/4 passenger's although in India it's a proper 4 seater or almost 1/4th of a TATA Ace 😅

[@yoppindia]

kill switch is mandatory.

[@kgeaswaran]

@@yoppindia yeah, in case if you fall, we can turn motor off with this switch alone.

[@savneetsinghrairai6823]

Chetak fit finish ... headlights...switchgear n overall body has exlent quality but it lags that instant punch n is expensive too one lakh plus ....ather has bad fit finish n lags switchgear n body panels n overall quality is bit poor but it has that high end torque which is it's best part

[@sabyasachipanda4679]

Esa bhi review ho sakta he ❤❤🎉

[@user-zf1qg1ml7h]

sir u made me confuse , what to take , ather or tvs

[@mangalchandsingalkar1210]

My client purchased a electric scooter worth 30000, where as Bajaj Chetak cost Rs 150000, huge difference. Please make a video showing difference. One main point you mentioned is suspension. Another point I found that, if a low cost electric scooter batteries fully discharge, battery has to be send to company, otherwise, it will not charge.

[@rythemcrazy]

This is the excellent review that I have come across. Thanks you

[@pluginIndia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rajathreddy8776]

I own an Ather for a year but since then I have never faced any problem with that motor cut off switch and even with the sharp edge near brakes . But I agree with the stand .

[@pluginIndia]

Thanks for watching the video and your user experience. Have you faced anything that was not mentioned by the twins?

[@rajathreddy8776]

@@pluginIndia No Sir not a single problem . Very happy with the product.

[@PavanPhaneendra423]

i am using Ather 450 x but getting back pain is it normal

[@imlalit07]

First time I got ace review ❤️

[@Smart.Potato]

Good review but didn’t discuss much about charging time, charging speed, real world range, ather grid benefits and how to charge chetak outside home etc.

[@brohit247]

Is chetak will run in monsoon season without stopping or any problem in rain season

[@rarams88]

No problem experienced till date in monsoons, have already reached 40000km on ODO

[@panditdhruv]

why there is no option of iQube? i am owner of iQube, drivability, quality & range is good. far comfortable than ather, economical than all premium scooters. i think TVS is not serious about it or reviewers are ignoring the under-dog don't know why!!

[@abhishekdahake9678]

Thanks for working on this vedio it is totally helpful

[@shouryawankhede9943]

Thanks for sharing this video cover lots of confusion

[@mithileshshinde3686]

Sir forget ather and chetak I have a friend who rode Okinawa praise pro 50000km in 1.5 years

[@theIndianRoutes]

One of the best reviews i ever watched thanks to PEV🎉🎉

[@GAengineeringCo]

Done 34000 km on chetak ev without any fuss just ❤

[@shreekanth1685]

Kill switch is not a safety hazard. It is for safety. Riding with a kid standing in front of the scooter is safety hazard. You should not ride any scooter with kid standing in front.

[@prandharafoundation9958]

Very Very Best Reviews Ever In electronic Scooter

[@priyanshdubey63]

Chetak is so disappoint me because of Range in price of 1.50 lakh ➕ range is 90 km 🤮

[@sumitjainusa]

TVS iQube ST vs Ather 450x Gen 3 vs Chetak vs Ola S1 Pro ka aisa true comparison bantaa hai sir aapkey channel pe. Best wishes on the good review you have given to all prospective buyers.

[@Sandeepan215]

Very very truthful informative video... Nice video...

[@dhruvtrivedi7689]

Very nice detailed reviews of both the ev scooters.

[@Madv1]

Excellent review. Very clear and well spoken.

[@mangalchandsingalkar1210]

My uncle purchased Ather 450 x and our neighbour purchased Bajaj Chetak. Both recently.

[@arunk5307]

10yrs back, I had to choose between, pulsar and unicorn, getting the same vibes here...

[@nitinthakur1261]

I bet you chose unicorn.

[@arunk5307]

@@nitinthakur1261 Yes , but not because I hate pulsar , I love the power and performance it offers. But Unicorn felt more elegant and practical for my purpose.

[@subhashpandharpatte4361]

For youngers below than 40 years athar is Good.and those who wants more technology is authar Good & thse whose age is above 40 but not required more technology chetak is good for those people

[@muneebsaiyed2631]

So much unique and good conversation in this video, never seen such informative review.

[@shreekanth1685]

Sometimes you can get better range while coasting than using regen. It's on your riding behaviour. Ather regen need to be more aggressive but regen using throttle in opposite direction is good idea.

[@HSandeep]

What does "regen using throttle in opposite direction" mean..

[@shreekanth1685]

@@HSandeep To activate regen on Ather 450 scooters, you have to twist the throttle anti-clockwise when scooter is above 20Kmph and SOC below 83%.

[@shreekanth1685]

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[@yoppindia]

Chetak is value for money. Ather is overcharging for everything. Also kill switch is mandatory in all two wheelers.

[@vikasbharti2752]

Mast tarika hai review ka 👍

[@user-zf1qg1ml7h]

still confuse sir chetak or ather

[@DeepakYadav-hw4vz]

Koi batayega...best scooter konsi h.....chetak ya icube..ya aither ..ola

[@hemangs5225]

V nice detailed comparison v helpfull

[@yogeshghodke5214]

Very nice video keep posting