It marked its entry into the electric vehicle market with first electric scooters in India, ACTIVA e: and QC1. This is the 12th and 13th electric scooter for the company globally, increasing the momentum of pushing sustainable mobility. Bookings for scooters will be open as of 1st January, 2025, and delivery will start from February next year. The price of the scooters is not mentioned.
In line with Honda’s Global Sustainability Goals
This launch marks one step to Honda’s global “Triple Action to ZERO” initiative toward 2050 carbon neutrality.Three main areas are given more emphasis: carbon neutrality, clean energy, and resource circulation. Commenting on the launch, HMSI Managing Director, President, and CEO Tsutsumu Otani said, “This is in line with Honda’s commitment to building a sustainable future through innovative solutions.
A Closer Look at the ACTIVA e:
The ACTIVA e: takes the heritage of the ACTIVA internal combustion engine models to the next level with a new design and enhanced features. There are two variants of this scooter: ACTIVA e: and ACTIVA e: Honda RoadSync Duo. The five color options for this scooter are as follows:
Key features of the ACTIVA e are as follows:
Swappable battery system: It is designed with two 1.5 kWh batteries that can be changed easily.
Performance: The wheel-side motor has a power output of 4.2 kW, which can go up to 6 kW.
Range: A full charge can give a range of 102 km, and that can cover urban commutes and longer rides.
Riding modes: The users can choose between Standard, Sport, and Econ modes depending on the performance requirements.
LED lights and indicators: Modern styling with LED combination lights.
Features of the QC1
The QC1 model is more compact and more streamlined than the ACTIVA e:. It has a fixed battery system and a plug-in charging mechanism.
Key specs of the QC1 are as follows:
Battery and charging: The QC1 comes with a 1.5 kWh fixed battery and uses a dedicated charging cable for refueling.
Range: A full charge can give a range of 102 km, and that can cover urban commutes and longer rides.
Riding modes: The users can choose between Standard, Sport, and Econ modes depending on the performance requirements.
LED lights and indicators: Modern styling with LED combination lights.
Capturing the Indian EV Market
The entrance of Honda in the Indian EV market comes at the best time when electric two-wheeler demand is rapidly increasing. These scooters, with growing awareness of environmental issues and government incentives in place to promote EVs, are going to hit a wide variety of customers.
Honda has ambitious plans for its EV portfolio. By 2030, Honda has a goal of launching 30 electric two-wheeler models globally and this makes Honda pretty solid about the whole electrification plan.
The Road Ahead
With the launch of the ACTIVA e: and QC1, Honda is all set to take a big bite out of India’s electric vehicle market. Combining advanced technology, innovative designs, and sustainability goals, the company looks forward to solutions that answer the changing needs of the consumer.
As the Indian EV market surges forward, Honda can be regarded as a leader through its efforts toward sustainability, customer convenience, and mobility. ACTIVA e and QC1 are not mere vehicles; they are symbolic of the vision of an environmentally conscious future.