Honda unveils two electric scooters, Activa e, QC1 in India. Know range, features

Bookings will open on January 1, 2025, with deliveries starting from February 2025.

Honda has launched the electric avatar of its best-selling scooter, the Activa, named the Activa E. This new model is powered by two Honda Mobile Power Pack e with swappable batteries. Alongside this, Honda also introduced another electric scooter, the QC1, which features a fixed battery setup.

Honda has not yet revealed the prices of the Activa e or the QC1. Bookings will open on January 1, 2025, with deliveries starting from February 2025.

Honda Activa e

The design of the Activa e is completely different from the ICE version following a rather simple approach. This is evident in its redesigned front panel, which features the LED headlamp flanked by turn indicators on either side. Additionally, the scooter features an LED DRL positioned on the front of the vehicle.

The Activa e is equipped with two 1.5kWh swappable batteries, offering a claimed range of 102 km on a full charge. Known as Honda Mobile Power Pack e, these batteries are designed and managed by Honda Power Pack Energy India. The company has already established battery-swapping stations in Bengaluru and Delhi, with Mumbai set to follow soon. The batteries power a 6kW permanent magnet synchronous motor that delivers a peak torque of 22Nm. The scooter features three riding modes: Econ, Standard, and Sport, with a top speed of 80 km/h in Sport mode. It accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in a claimed 7.3 seconds.

The Activa e boasts a seven-inch TFT display packed with advanced connectivity features, accessible through the Honda RoadSync Duo smartphone app. The display supports navigation and can be operated using toggle switches on the handlebar. It also features day and night modes for improved visibility. The scooter incorporates Honda's H-Smart key system, offering features like smart find, smart safe, smart unlock, and smart start. It rides on 12-inch alloy wheels with telescopic forks at the front and dual springs at the rear, while braking duties are managed by a disc-drum setup.

The Honda Activa e will be offered in five colour options: Pearl Shallow Blue, Pearl Misty White, Pearl Serenity Blue, Matt Foggy Silver Metallic, and Pearl Igneous Black.

Honda QC1

The QC1 is set to launch exclusively in the Indian market. Designed for short-distance travel, the scooter shares design elements with the Activa e, particularly in the front panel and side panels. However, its front differs as it lacks the LED DRL found on the Activa e.

The QC1 is equipped with a fixed 1.5 kWh battery pack and comes with a dedicated charger that connects to the scooter via a socket on the floorboard. The battery powers a compact in-wheel motor, which delivers a power output of 1.2 kW (1.6 bhp) and 1.8 kW (2.4 bhp). This setup enables the EV to offer a range of 80 km with a top speed of 50 km/h.

The QC1 is equipped with a 5-inch LCD instrument panel. Additional features include 26-litre under-seat storage and a USB Type-C socket.

The new QC1 will be available in five vibrant colour options: Pearl Serenity Blue, Pearl Misty White, Matt Foggy Silver Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, and Pearl Shallow Blue.

Both EV models will be produced at the Narsapura facility near Bengaluru, Karnataka. Both the vehicles will come with a warranty of 3 years or 50,000 km, along with three free services in the first year.