Honda launches Activa e as the first electric scooter in India
The Honda Activa e electric scooter was launched in India on Wednesday after months of speculation. Developed exclusively for the Indian market keeping consumer preferences and local characteristics in mind, the Activa e marks the Japanese automaker’s debut in the country’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The EV comes with interchangeable battery packs that together provide a range of up to 102 kilometers. It also boasts connectivity features thanks to the company’s RoadSync Duo suite, which allows users to make calls or switch navigation via Bluetooth smartphone pairing.
Honda says Activa e is a step in the right direction, in line with its plans to launch 30 electric models by 2030.
Honda Activa e Availability, Color Options
Honda Activa e will be available on sale from spring 2025 in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai. It will also roll out its battery sharing service called Honda e:Swap using the Mobile Power Pack e in the above-mentioned Indian cities. This service is operated by Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited.
The electric scooter is offered in Standard and Sync Duo variants in Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Shallow Blue, Pearl Serenity Blue, Matt Foggy Silver Metallic and Pearl Misty White color options.
Honda Activa e features, specifications
Honda says its first electric personal commuter in India will be powered by a wheel-side electric motor with a rated power of 4.2 kW, a maximum power of 6.0 kW and a maximum torque of 22 Nm. It gets two interchangeable battery packs rated at 1.5 kWh, which claims to have a maximum range of 102 km.
The Honda Activa e comes with Econ, Sport and Standard driving modes, with the Sport mode reaching a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour (kmph). For convenience, the electric scooter also gets a reverse mode.
Honda says its electric scooter takes its name from its hugely popular 110cc ICE variant, but features a completely new design. It gets an LED DRL, LED headlamp with turn signals and alloy wheels with disc brakes at the front.
Honda QC1 launched
Honda QC1 comes with a range of 80 km
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Besides Honda Activa e, the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese carmaker has also launched QC1 – an electric scooter designed for short distances. It is powered by a 1.5 kWh battery pack and has an in-wheel motor with a nominal power of 1.2 kW and a maximum power of 1.8 kW. It is claimed to have a maximum range of 80 km.
Other features include a 5-inch LCD instrument cluster, an LED headlight, a USB Type-C socket and an under-seat luggage compartment.
