The range of an electric vehicle depends on how you drive and maintain your EV. You cannot take your electric vehicle for granted and let it go as it is.
If you own a Bajaj Chetak EV, you must work on the range to increase the battery lifespan.
I am giving you certain tips in this blog so that you can increase the range of your Bajaj Chetak EV.
In this blog, I advise you to understand the range factor first and maintain some good riding techniques. I will focus on some points below.
Understanding the range
On the day of servicing my Chetak, I discussed the range of this electric scooter with the Bajaj Chetak showroom manager. I also confirmed this with certain friends.
The showroom manager clearly said that understanding the baseline range is important to maximize its range.
He further said that the practical range depends on certain prime factors. Some of these are the riding habits, terrain, speed, and certain riding conditions.
From my personal experience as a driver, the Bajaj Chetak Electric scooter range is almost 95 km on a single full charge. But this range has been tested with a Bajaj Chetak that is 2 years old.
You can maintain this range if you keep in mind the factors below.
1. Maintain Smooth Techniques of Riding
To maintain the range to its full potential before going for the next battery charge, you must keep certain factors about its speed.
Maintain gentle acceleration through regenerative braking.
The showroom manager advised me not to drive fast in general and try to avoid high speeds.
The company’s speed maintenance expert told me to maintain a moderate speed. The moderate speed range is 30-40 Km/h.
2. Regenerative Braking
At the time of purchase, I talked with some executives in the showroom about the braking aspect and its influence on battery efficiency.
They advised me to use the regenerative braking technology associated with the Bajaj Electric Scooter.
When we use regenerative braking technology, it converts kinetic energy into electrical energy during braking. This method recharges the battery.
The experts further said that I needed to apply conventional braking minimally. They said I could do this by applying regenerative braking effectively.
3. Check the Tyre Pressure
If there is proper tire inflation, it will increase the efficiency of the battery leading to the desired expected range.
If the tyre of your Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is inflated below the requirement, it will increase the rolling resistance.
When the rolling resistance increases, the consumption of energy increases. You need to check the tyre pressure regularly as per the guidelines of the manufacturer.
4. Manage Your Battery
If you want to maintain the Bajaj Chetak EV range, keep the battery charging limit between 20 to 80 per cent regularly.
It will not just increase the battery lifespan but also enhance the efficiency.
You should see that the battery is not completely discharged.
Complete discharging will affect the long life of the battery.
5. Avoid Use of Unnecessary Light
I noticed that using lights during the day reduces the battery.
Since all the lights in an EV use battery power, they ultimately affect the driving range.
When I avoided using lights during the day, I saw an improvement in the battery power and its range.
6. Avoid Additional Accessories
Many Bajaj Chetak EV owners add accessories and make modifications. Remember, all this increases aerodynamic drag.
Service experts said carrying unnecessary weight reduces battery efficiency. It is good to carry only essential items.
Avoid certain things like big mirror additions or bulky racks.
Final Thoughts
In this blog, I have given you tips to maintain the range of your Bajaj Chetak EV.
As a proud owner of this electric scooter, I have shared the knowledge I gathered.
I advise you to follow these tips for a good range. You can also find more information at the Bajaj Motors service center.
