A Bajaj Chetak EV scooter emitted smoke on Jalna Road, Maharashtra, sparking safety concerns. Bajaj Auto clarified that the issue was limited to a plastic component, with the battery and motor unaffected.

Bajaj Auto investigates smoke emission incident involving Chetak electric scooter in Aurangabad, prioritizing customer safety.

On December 5, two farmers noticed smoke rising from their Chetak scooter while waiting at a traffic signal on Jalna Road. Fire brigade officials quickly stepped in and stopped the smoke by spraying water.

Bajaj Auto plans to reveal the next-generation Chetak e-scooter on December 20, 2024. This model could promise enhancements such as increased under-seat storage and a new battery pack for improved range,

Bajaj Auto on Tuesday said it is conducting a comprehensive investigation into an incident of "smoke emission" from a component of its electric scooter Chetak at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (erstwhile Aurangabad) in Maharashtra on December 5 to determine the root cause.

Bajaj has sold more than 3,00,000 units of the Chetak electric scooter since its launch in India in January 2020.