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Bajaj Chetak C2501(EV) vs Honda Activa(ICE): A 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership Breakdown
- May 22
- 2 min read
Welcome back to ALLVOLTAUTO.Com! Today, we are breaking down the long-term running costs of the Bajaj Chetak C25 and comparing it directly against a traditional ICE scooter, the Honda Activa.
To provide a realistic look at daily usage, we are basing our calculations on a Delhi use case with an annual running distance of 10,000 km, where electricity is calculated at ₹8 per unit.
Battery & Range Breakdown
Before diving into the 5-year totals, here is what you can expect from the Chetak C25 on a daily basis:
Real-World Range: 95 km per full charge.
Energy Consumption: With a 10% charging loss factored in, a full 0-100% charge for the 2.5 kWh battery pulls 2.75 units from your meter.
Cost Per Charge: At ₹8 per unit, one full charge costs exactly ₹22.00.
The 5-Year Cost Comparison Table
Here is the head-to-head breakdown of the Honda Activa (ICE) versus the Bajaj Chetak C2501 over five years:
Category | Honda Activa (ICE) | Bajaj Chetak C2501 |
PRICE (On-road) | Approx ₹90,000 | Approx ₹97,300 |
POWER/FUEL CONSUMPTION | ₹88,900 (₹97.77/L, 55kmpl mileage) | ₹11,600 |
MAINTENANCE | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 |
INSURANCE | Approx ₹18,000 | Approx ₹22,000 |
TYRES | ₹5,000 (1 Set) | ₹6,000 (1 Set) |
TOTAL | ₹2.17 lakh | ₹1.46 lakh |
TOTAL (Considering Inflation) | ₹2.31 lakh | ₹1.51 lakh |
RUNNING COST PER KM (Excluding bike's price) | ₹2.54 | ₹0.97 |
(Considering Inflation: Petrol prices at 5% p.a., Electricity at 4% p.a., Service & Tyres at 6% p.a., and Insurance R. at 5% p.a.)
Charging Options & Associated Running Costs
When it comes to keeping the Chetak powered up, your charging setup will determine your long-term variable costs.
1. Home Chargers (Standard Power)
Hardware: 750W Offboard Charger (Standard).
Annual Cost: Running ~105.3 charges per year at 2.75 units each (at ₹8 per unit) equals ₹2,316 annually.
5-Year Total: ₹11,580 over the 5-year ownership period.
2. Solar System Integration
Hardware: 2kW Solar System paired with the 750W Offboard Charger (Standard).
Running Cost: Because the energy is solar-generated, the variable electricity cost drops to 0.
Note that these are approximate figures. Electricity charges and fuel prices are different in each state, which would impact the ownership expenditure.
