Honda introduces Activa e QC1 Electric Scooters with Advanced Features swappable batteries deliveries begin february 2025

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has officially entered the electrical conveyance (EV) marketplace with the unveiling of its first-ever EVs, the Activa e: and QC1. The motorboat lawsuit took spot successful Bengaluru, Karnataka, marking a important measurement toward sustainable mobility successful India. Bookings for these models volition unfastened connected January 1, 2025, with deliveries starting successful February 2025.

Commitment to Sustainability

HMSI's Managing Director, President & CEO, Tsutsumu Otani, emphasized the value of this milestone, aligning it with Honda’s planetary 'Triple Action to ZERO' imaginativeness to execute c neutrality by 2050. “With Activa e: and QC1, we are gathering 1 of India’s champion EV ecosystems portion focusing connected a sustainable and safer future,” helium said.

Yogesh Mathur, Director of Sales and Marketing, added, “These EVs bespeak our committedness to providing cleaner mobility solutions with precocious technologies similar swappable and fixed artillery setups.”

Honda Activa e: Redefining Legacy

The Activa e: represents Honda's electrified reimagining of the iconic Activa brand.

• Design: Retains Activa's classical silhouette with modern touches similar dual-tone seats, LED headlamps, and 12-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
• Features: A 7-inch TFT surface with Honda RoadSync Duo® offers navigation, day/night modes, and connectivity options. Honda’s H-Smart cardinal further enhances the idiosyncratic acquisition with features similar Smart Find and Smart Unlock.
• Battery Technology: Features swappable batteries developed by Honda Power Pack Energy India. Offering a scope of 102 km per charge, these tin beryllium swapped astatine Honda’s BeX swapping stations operational successful Bengaluru, Delhi, and soon Mumbai.

The Activa e: also boasts a apical velocity of 80 km/h and 3 riding modes: Econ, Standard, and Sport.

Honda QC1: Compact & Versatile

Designed for seamless municipality commutes, the Honda QC1 combines sleek aesthetics with functional features.

• Battery: A fixed 1.5 kWh artillery delivers an 80 km scope connected a azygous charge. It supports location charging, reaching 80% successful 4.5 hours.
• Performance: Equipped with a 1.8 kW in-wheel motor, the QC1 reaches a apical velocity of 50 km/h and offers Standard and Econ riding modes.
• Convenience: Features see a 5-inch LCD display, USB Type-C charging port, and a 26-litre under-seat retention compartment.

Ownership Experience

Both models volition beryllium manufactured astatine HMSI’s Narsapura works adjacent Bengaluru and travel with:

• Warranty: 3 years oregon 50,000 km
• Services: Three escaped services successful the archetypal year
• Free Roadside Assistance: Included for 1 year

Launch Details

The Activa e: volition debut successful Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, portion the QC1 volition motorboat successful prime cities starting February 2025. With this move, Honda aims to elevate the EV ownership acquisition and conscionable the evolving demands of Indian consumers.