Chetak e-scooters teased for PH launch, pricing may start below PHP 70K
There’s a new electric scooter brand heading to the Philippines, and it looks set to go head-to-head with VinFast even before the Vietnamese marque fully rolls out its own lineup. This time, it’s India’s Chetak.
In recent weeks, Trimotors Technology Corporation, the same group that distributes Bajaj motorcycles and three-wheelers in the country and is also linked to KTM distribution, has started teasing the Chetak brand through a dedicated Philippine social media page.
Chetak is a name with history. It was originally derived from the horse of Indian warrior Maharana Pratap, and later became Bajaj’s long-running scooter line that served as an alternative to the Italian Vespa-style two-stroke models from the 1970s up to the early 2000s. The name was revived in 2019, this time as a fully electric scooter range.
Locally, Trimotors has begun posting images of several Chetak models. In India, the entry-level C2501 starts at around INR 91,000, or roughly PHP 59,000 at direct conversion. Once import duties, VAT, and other landing costs are factored in, a showroom price of under PHP 70,000 looks possible, assuming Trimotors would import the C2501 here.
That puts it in direct competition with VinFast’s upcoming EVO electric scooter, which will be sold starting at PHP 70,000 in the Philippines.
Based on specifications listed on Chetak’s global site, the C2501 uses a hub-mounted electric motor paired with a 2.5 kWh battery pack. The claimed range is up to 113 km on a full charge. Charging from 0% to 80% takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes using fast charging support.
Other features include an all-metal body similar to the classic Chetak scooters, full LED lighting, a digital instrument display with smartphone connectivity, underseat storage, and a front disc brake.
While Trimotors has yet to confirm the full Philippine lineup, I think it is safe to assume that higher-spec Chetak 35 and 30 Series models could also arrive. If priced through direct conversion, top variants could land around PHP 90,000 to PHP 93,000. These figures are still estimates based on current exchange rates, with official pricing expected at the brand’s local launch scheduled for July 25, 2026.
The Chetak does not use battery swapping. Still, if Trimotors manages to keep pricing within reach of Juan dela Cruz, VinFast could be facing a serious challenger even before its full EV scooter push in the country gains momentum.
