Honda Activa e and QC1 electric scooters unveiled in India, to go on sale in 2025

• The Honda Activa e and QC1 electric scooters have been unveiled in India.
• The scooters will go on sale in 2025, with bookings set to open on January 1.
• Here’s everything you need to know about the first electric scooters from the company in India.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced its first electric scooters, the Activa e: and QC1, marking the brand’s foray into India’s electric vehicle (EV) market.

The launch event took place in Bengaluru, with bookings set to open on January 1, 2025, ahead of deliveries scheduled later in the year. The company has said that the prices for its electric scooters will be announced in January 2025.

The company plans on establishing battery swap stations in major cities, emphasizing battery reuse and reducing range anxiety. The company has established 84 battery swap stations across Bengaluru as part of its infrastructure rollout, with plans to expand into major cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai.

Customers will get three free services during the first year and a standard warranty covering up to 50,000 km or three years.

Honda Activa e specifications

The Honda Activa e is identical to its popular ICE counterpart, offering the same body and frame. However, the design is completely different, offering a more modern look and feel. It features a TFT digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity.

It features a swappable battery setup, with the scooter featuring two 1.5 kWh batteries. The scooter is claimed to offer a range of up to 102 km on a single charge with the two batteries. The scooter will offer three riding modes – Economy, Standard and Sport.

It is powered by a wheel-side motor with a maximum output of 6 kW, providing a top speed of 80 kmph.

Honda QC1 specifications

The Honda QC1 will be a more affordable option, designed for shorter rides. The QC1 features a similar design while offering a smaller LCD display to keep the costs down.

It is equipped with a fixed 1.5 kWh battery, offering a range of up to 80 km on a single charge.

The scooter is equipped with an in-wheel motor which generates between 1.2 kW and 1.8 kW power.

It comes equipped with a 5-inch LCD instrument panel, under-seat storage, and a USB Type-C socket for convenience.

We should know more about the electric scooters from the company in the coming weeks.

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