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News18
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Suzuki e-Access Vs Bajaj Chetak 2901: Which Electric Scooter Is Better In 2025?
Last Updated: In this detailed article, we have done a comparison that will help you to decide which one fits your lifestyle better. Amid the ongoing growing demand for electric scooters, manufacturers have started investing more effort in the segment than ever. As the Indian market is heating up, two models have sparked quite the debate — Suzuki e-Access and Bajaj Chetak 2901. Both vehicles are excellent in their own right, ensuring urban commuters will enjoy eco-friendly performance, brand trust, and everyday practicality. But if you are someone who is stuck choosing between these two, do not worry, we have got your back. In this detailed article, we have done a comparison that will help you to decide which one fits your lifestyle better. Design And Looks Suzuki e-Access carries forward the classic look of the original Access 125, but with a futuristic EV twist. It's familiar, yet modern, which works great for users who prefer conventional styling. On the other hand, the Bajaj Chetak 2901 is all about retro-modern elegance. With its all-metal body, sleek curves, and premium finish, it feels more upmarket. Bajaj has stuck to its retro roots and added a layer of sophistication that stands out on city streets. Battery and Range Suzuki e-Access comes with a 3.07 kWh battery, offering a claimed range of around 90-100 km on a single charge. It's peppy, practical, and built for daily commuting. The top speed is around 75 km/h, and it gets decent torque for urban rides. Bajaj Chetak 2901 features a 2.88 kWh battery and claims a range of 123 km (IDC). However, the real-world range is expected to be around 90–100 km, similar to e-Access. Top speed is limited to 63 km/h, which is on the slower side. Bajaj Chetak 2901 comes at the starting price of Rs 95,998 (ex-showroom), making it one of the most affordable electric scooters with a metal body in India. The Suzuki e-Access price range has not been revealed yet. But reports suggested that it might fall under Rs 1.05 to Rs 1.10 lakh. Verdict After having a deep dive in terms of design, battery, and range, the Bajaj Chetak 2901 seems like a wise yet compelling choice in the market. It can be considered as an ideal option for new EV users within a budget range.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
2025 Suzuki e-Access first ride review: Sensible, sorted, and made for the city
Suzuki's 2025 e-Access entersthe electric scooter market with a clear sense of purpose, prioritizing practicality over spectacle. This is a scooter built for the real world—quietly competent, thoughtfully engineered, and squarely aimed at the everyday commuter. During a day-long test ride on a closed course in Bangalore designed to stimulate typical urban conditions, including tight corners, speed bumps, and uneven surfaces, the e-Access consistently delivered a sense of calm, controlled assurance. Although it shares a name with the familiar Access 125, this is no simple conversion. The e_Access carries its own distinct design identity that subtly echoes its petrol counterpart without mimicking it outright. The bodywork is clean and clutter-free layout reflecting Suzuki's functional design philosophy. A vertical daytime running light (DRL) and sleek LED headlamp lend a touch of moderlity to the front, while the rear's dual-tone finish adds visual appeal without appearing forced or flazhy. The scooter tips the scales at 122 kg—light enough to be nimble in traffic but with enough heft to feel stable. A 765 mm seat height and 160 mm of ground clearance strike a good balance between accessibility and urban practicality, making it comfortable for a wide range of riders. Powering the e-Access is a 3.072 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which Suzuki claims will deliver up to 95 km on a full charge. Based on the ride experience and real-world assumptions, a range of around 75–80 km is more realistic—and more than adequate for typical daily commutes. The motor delivers a peak output of 4.1 kW and 15 Nm of torque, tuned to offer smooth, progressive acceleration that's well-suited to city riding. The response is immediate but never abrupt, and the e-Access feels quick off the line without ever feeling jumpy. Riders can choose between three riding modes —Eco, Ride Mode A, and Ride Mode B—depending on their priorities Eco mode restricts top speed to 55 km/h and prioritizes efficiency, while the Ride modes allow a bit more freedom, topping out at around 71 km/h. There's also a reverse function, a practical touch that proves useful in tight parking situations. Across all modes, the throttle feel remains linear and intuitive, underscoring Suzuki's attention to tuning rather than raw output. The chassis and suspension setup deserve special mention. Suzuki has struck a fine balance between ride comfort and handling precision. The scooter feels well-planted through turns, with enough agility to make tight manoeuvres feel effortless. On the simulated course, it easily handled quick direction changes, low-speed hairpins, and uneven surfaces. Braking performance is sharp, and with some seat time, it's easy to modulate. Grip levels from the tires are commendable, providing confidence through corners and quick stops alike. What stands out most is how natural the e-Access feels. There's no drama, no exaggerated sportiness—it simply responds to rider inputs in a calm and predictable way. For an electric scooter meant for urban duty, this mature, composed character is a major strength. The e-Access focusses on functional equipment rather than an extensive feature list. The under-seat storage is sufficient for a small helmet or a few shopping bags, meeting the practical needs of everyday commuting. The 4.2-inch TFT screen is easy to read, although visibility under bright sunlight could be improved. It gets the job done, but doesn't particularly stand out. Charging flexibility is a notable strength. Using a portable charger, the e-Access can be charged from 0–100% in 6 hours and 20 minutes, or up to 80% in 4 hours and 30 minutes. For those in a hurry, the DC fast charging option trims that significantly—0–80% in 1 hour and 12 minutes, and a full charge in just over two hours. Suzuki also plans to equip its dealership network with fast-charging stations by mid-2025, a move that will help early adopters transition more comfortably to EV ownership. Suzuki has not disclosed official pricing at the time of this review, it's expected to land just above ₹1 lakh (ex-showroom), placing it competitively in the current electric scooter landscape. What sets the e-Access apart is its quiet competence. It doesn't try to be the flashiest or fastest electric scooter on the market, but it's thoughtfully put together, easy to ride, and clearly built with the commuter in mind. In a segment where overly ambitious tech or design often overshadows basic usability, the e-Access takes a more grounded approach—and that might be exactly what a large portion of urban riders are looking for. The 2025 Suzuki e-Access is not intended to spark an electric revolution.( may not ignite an EV revolution, but it never intended to.) Instead, it plays to Suzuki's strengths: reliability, consistency, and sensibility. It's a scooter that feels complete, not because it overwhelms with features, but because it delivers exactly what it promises—an easy, comfortable, and predictable ride for city use. For first-time EV buyers or those transitioning from petrol-powered scooters, the e-Access offers a low-stress, high-confidence experience that's hard to ignore. If your priorities are practicality, ease of use, and a brand you can trust, Suzuki's first electric scooter is one worth waiting for. Price: INR 1 lakh (expected price)
India.com
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Electric Scooter with Petrol Power Roots
In this comprehensive review, we evaluate the e-Access under real-world conditions to uncover how it performs in day-to-day scenarios. Combining the proven reliability of the Access 125 with Suzuki's latest electric vehicle technology, the e-Access aims to strike a balanced blend of performance, practicality, and everyday usability.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Suzuki e-Access first ride impressions: Can it pose a threat to TVS iQube?
The e-Access is the first electric scooter in the portfolio of brand. Notify me Suzuki showcased its first electric two-wheeler at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The e-Access is the brand's first foray into the electric mobility segment. While the name of the new scooter is borrowed from the Access 125, the new electric scooter is not just an electric counterpart of the ICE version. There is a whole lot of new with the e-Access. Suzuki invited us to Bangalore, where we got to take a short test ride of the new electric scooter at a go-kart track. Here's our quick impressions of the new e-scooter. Suzuki e-Access: Design The e-Access feels premium because of how the scooter feels in terms of build quality, no panel gaps and switch gear. While the design is subjective, the e-Access does look striking and quite modern. There is a slim LED headlamp in the front, along with a vertically positioned LED Daytime Running Lamp positioned on the apron. A special mention goes to the design of the alloy wheels, they are probably the best alloys currently on any family scooter in the Indian market. The front apron is quite steep, the seat is quite long with a dual-tone colour design at the rear. The scooter looks quite clean with wires visible anywhere. In fact, even the quality of the scooter, paint and switchgear is fantastic. There are three colour options on offer - Pearl Grace White, Metallic Mat Bordeaux Red and Metallic Fibroin Gray. Suzuki e-Access: Performance There are no dangling wires anywhere on the scooter. It is all clean and a special mention goes to how great the alloy wheels look. The electric motor on duty transfers the power to the rear wheel using a belt-drive system. It puts out 5.49 bhp of max power and a peak torque output of 15 Nm. The acceleration is brisk, but if you have to overtake someone in a hurry, then that would require planning. For daily day-to-day city rides, the performance should be just enough if you ride sedately. A bit more performance from the scooter would have been nice. What is most impressive with the e-Access is the way the throttle response has been calibrated. There are three riding modes on offer - Eco, Ride A and Ride B. To switch the riding mode, there is a dedicated button, but to shift between Ride A and Ride B, the scooter needs to come to a halt, which feels a bit unnecessary. Braking duties are done by a disc brake in the front and a drum at the rear. The front lacks the bite and feel. In Eco mode, the scooter's top speed is limited to 55 kmph. In Ride mode A, the top speed is 71 kmph with regenerative braking set to 2 kW, whereas in Ride mode B, the regenerative braking is 1 kW, but the top speed stays the same. Also, an important thing to note is that the scooter automatically comes to a stop because of the regen, which is also calibrated quite nicely. It is not jerky and does not surprise the rider. Suzuki e-Access: Battery, range and charging times The seat can prop itself up which frees up both hands of the rider to put stuff in the underneath storage. Suzuki is using a 3.072 kWh battery pack that can deliver a claimed range of 95 km. It is a Lithium Iron Phosphate(LFP) battery pack that is fixed. As of now, we do not know whether this claimed range is for the Eco mode or the Ride A/B mode and we do not know what the real-world range of the scooter is like. It would have been nice if the claimed range had been above 100 km. For charging, Suzuki is using their own proprietary Connector. The portable AC charger takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge from 0-80 per cent, whereas 0-100 per cent takes 6 hours and 42 minutes. The e-Access also supports DC fast charging, which takes 1 hour 12 minutes to charge from 0-80 per cent,t whereas 0-100 per cent takes 2 hours 12 minutes. Suzuki has not shared the speed of the DC and AC charging but what they have shared is that the charging times depend on the various conditions, including the ambient temperature which was 25 degrees for the above-mentioned times. The wireless key and the rotary knob is one of the best implemented with the e-Access. Suzuki e-Access: Ride and handling We rode the scooter on a go-kart track, so we were not able to test out the suspension properly. But Suzuki did lay out a few rumble strips for us on which the scooter felt fine and absorbed the bumps. In terms of handling, the e-Access did surprise us a bit. It responds to rider inputs and feels quite agile and light as well. So, handling the scooter while riding as well as moving it around the parking space. What also helps the scooter in this is that the battery pack is positioned. Then there are the brakes, the rear one offers good bite, but I felt that the front one could have had a bit more feel, and it lacked progression as well as bite. The utility hooks will come in handy to hang groceries and other stuff. There is also a USB port alongside a cubby space to charge mobile devices. Suzuki e-Access: Features The e-Access comes with an underseat storage that should take the charger that comes with the bag. There is a USB port along with a cubby space and a multi-function starter knob that can open the seat, turn on the scooter and open the charging flap as well. Suzuki is also offering a keyless system with answer-back functionality, and it is one of the better implementations that I have seen. Apart from this, there are two utility hooks, a rear brake lock and a tip-over sensor. The two features that I would like to point out are the seat stopper, which stops the seat in place so that the person does not have to hold it up. The second feature is the way the floorboard and rear of the front apron have been designed, there is dedicated space for the rider's foot so that he or she can stretch them out. The TFT cluster is easy to read in direct sunlight and offers decent amount of information along with Bluetooth connectivity. The rider gets a TFT LCD display with day and night modes and smartphone connectivity via the Suzuki Ride Connect App. The instrument cluster shows the speedometer, battery level, odometer, clock, voltmeter, average and current energy consumption and riding mode. Suzuki e-Access: Verdict Our time with the new Suzuki e-Access was less, but what impressed us the most was the build quality and the throttle calibration. The scooter could have done with slightly more pep in terms of performance, but for daily city duties, it should serve just fine. In the end, it all boils down to what will be the price of the e-Access. If Suzuki is able to price it competitively, then it will be able to pose a threat to other commuter-family electric scooters in the segment. First Published Date: 30 May 2025, 10:30 AM IST
NDTV
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Suzuki e-Access First Ride Review; Smooth, Silent And Fun
The Suzuki e-Access is one of the most highly anticipated electric scooter launches in 2025 and we finally had the opportunity to ride it on a fun karting track in Bengaluru. Suzuki is yet to reveal the prices of the e-Access and we understand that the company will announce the prices in the next few days. The e-Access will of course try to utilise the highly successful 'Access' brand name, and look to emulate the success of the Access 125, which is still the highest-selling 125 cc scooter in India. Suzuki e-Access: Design Now, the first ever electric scooter from Suzuki carries a simple, clutter-free design and yes, it does look different from the Access 125. The e-Access has a sharper front end, with a sleeker LED headlight and a vertical DRL running down the front apron. The silhouette is different too, with the e-Access having a tighter, more compact proportions. The rear section has a dual-tone colour finish, with the fibroin grey going really well with the pearl jade green. All in all, a no-nonsense design that will appeal to maximum buyers. Suzuki e-Access: Features & Specifications The e-Access weighs in at 122 kg, which is relatively light and has a seat height of 765 mm. And the ground clearance is a decent 160 mm. The space under the seat is less than that of its rivals, but is enough to pack in some groceries and a small-sized half-face helmet. In terms of features, there is a 4.2-inch TFT LCD screen which offers good legibility and you get features like smartphone/app connectivity, three riding modes which are eco, ride mode A and ride mode B where the mode A gets stronger regen. Both modes offer a top speed of 71 kmph, while the top speed in the eco mode is 55 kmph. Then, there's a reverse mode as well but on a scooter this light, it isn't entirely necessary. Now, the e-Access gets a 3.072 kWh LFP battery, which offers a claimed range of 95 km. Real-world range can be expected to be around 75-80 km, depending on your usage. We were going pretty hard around the track, which meant that the battery levels were dropping quickly. Peak power output is 4.1 kW and the peak torque output is 15 Nm. Suzuki e-Access: Handling While riding the e-Access at Meco Kartopia, a fun and technical go-kart track in Bengaluru, the first thing that captured my attention was the agility and the nimbleness that the scooter showcased. It felt quite easy to manoeuvre and there was good grip from the tyres too. The scooter turned in so well that most of us ended up scraping the centre stands and having a nervy moment here and there. Lot of fun was had while negotiating corners on the karting track. And I have a strong feeling that the same will be replicated when riding the scooter in real world conditions too. Suzuki did put up a few simulated small bumps on the track for us to test the braking and the suspension. The brakes on the e-Access work well with a rather sharp bite that might take you some time to get used too. The suspension seems a little stiff but we will get to know more on that when we get the scooter at our home base and put the scooter through its paces in a real-world review. Suzuki e-Access: Performance The one thing that stood out while riding the e-Access was the well-calibrated throttle response. It isn't choppy or immediate like in the case of other electric two-wheelers. The build-up of power is gradual, with no surprises coming your way. It isn't exactly quick in terms of outright acceleration and takes its own time to reach the indicated top speed but I am not complaining. The idea is to make a scooter that is friendly and can be ridden by everyone. The Suzuki e-Access offers exactly that. Suzuki e-Access: Charging There are two ways to charge the e-Access. First is through a portable charger, which takes 6 hours and 20 mins to charge from 0 to 100 per cent and 0-80 per cent is done in 4 hours and 30 mins. Should you opt for a DC fast-charger then the 0-100 per cent charge takes 2 hours 12 mins while you can charge up to 80 per cent in just an hour and 12 mins. Plus Suzuki also says that all its dealerships in the cities where the e-Access will be launched, will have a DC fast-charger installed by the end of June 2025. Suzuki e-Access: Expected Pricing & Rivals When the e-Access is launched, it will go up against the likes of the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Ather Rizta and the Honda Activa e: We expect the scooter to be priced below Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom). Suzuki e-Access: First Impression My initial impression of Suzuki e-Access that it is a safe bet! It may not be super exciting to ride but it does well for most parts. We had limited time to spend with the e-Access at Meco Kartopia and the ride was conducted in a controlled environment. Suzuki has promised to give us the scooter for an extended period of time soon and that's when we will evaluate the real-world performance of the e-Access and throw in a comparison with a few of its rivals. Till then, this will have to suffice. Photography: Rohit Vishwakarma
