Bajaj Auto expands Chetak network to 103 touchpoints in Kerala

Bajaj Auto has expanded Chetak’s electric-scooter retail network to 103 touchpoints across Kerala, strengthening sales and service coverage in the state.

— Filed Wed, 19 Aug, 2026, 12:21 IST · First seen Wed, 19 Aug, 2026, 12:21 IST · Source ET Auto Retail

What happened

Bajaj Auto has expanded its Chetak electric-scooter retail network to 103 touchpoints across Kerala, strengthening the brand’s sales and service presence in the

Key facts

  • 103 touchpoints

Why this matters

Chetak’s 103-touchpoint Kerala network strengthens Bajaj Auto’s regional EV distribution moat and could make local dealer, service and charging partnerships more strategically valuable.

What to watch

  • Kerala registration data for Chetak versus Ather, TVS iQube, Ola S1 and Vida over the next two quarters.
  • Announcements of additional Chetak Experience Centres, dealer appointments, service hubs or battery/spares facilities in Kerala.
  • Dealer-led discounts, low-EMI offers, exchange bonuses and changes in effective on-road prices.
  • Customer reports on service appointment availability, spare-parts lead times, range performance and monsoon-related reliability.
  • State or local policy changes affecting EV incentives, charging infrastructure, electricity tariffs or vehicle taxation.
  • Add fast-moving spare-parts inventory and technician capacity across Kerala to ensure the larger footprint translates into superior service uptime.
  • Use district-level test-ride camps, financing partnerships and ICE-scooter exchange programs to activate newly covered catchments.
  • Prioritize high-demand urban corridors and tier-2 towns with localized dealer marketing rather than relying solely on network-count messaging.
  • Track outlet-level bookings, conversion, delivery lead times and service turnaround to identify whether expansion is generating incremental demand or cannibalizing nearby stores.