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Honda Activa e: and QC1 have been revealed with a ride range of just over 100 km on a single charge
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has today announced the launch of its maiden electric scooters for the domestic market at an event in Bengaluru. The Activa EV e-scooter draws significant design inspiration from the globally available Honda CUV e: and it features swappable battery technology.
Like the CUV e:, the e-Activa utilises a dual-battery setup with Honda Mobile Power Pack e: units, ensuring quick and convenient battery swaps for extended range and usability. The Honda CUV e: is designed as an electric scooter equivalent to a 110 cc model. Inspired by the SC e: Concept revealed at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, it features a motor powered by a 1.3 kWh battery per unit, offering a claimed range of over 70 km.
Honda emphasizes its fast-charging capability, with each battery charging from 0 to 75 per cent in just three hours, ensuring efficient and convenient energy management.
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The e-motor produces a peak power output of 6 kW, enabling a claimed top speed of 80 kmph. The Honda Activa EV seems to share this motor with the CUV e:, as suggested by recent teasers. These previews also hint at the inclusion of a seven-inch TFT instrument console, akin to the CUV e:. However, the Activa EV is expected to house a larger battery pack, likely customized to cater to the specific needs of the Indian market.
The Honda Activa EV will cater to diverse buyer preferences by offering an LCD display on its lower variants, making it a more budget-friendly choice. While the globally sold CUV e: includes three ride modes – Standard, Sport, and Econ – the India-focused Activa EV is likely to streamline this selection to just Standard and Sport modes. With an impressive claimed range of over 100 km per charge, the Activa EV is set to rival established competitors such as the Ola S1 series, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, and the recently introduced Ather Rizta.
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The Honda Activa EV’s design draws inspiration from the CUV e:. Teasers have revealed key features such as an LED headlamp, which enhances both style and functionality. Honda is likely to adopt an aggressive pricing strategy for the Activa EV, targeting mass-market appeal to secure a prominent position in the booming electric scooter segment.
Honda has established 84 swap stations across Bengaluru and in the first phase the models will be available in New Delhi and Mumbai before other cities. The brand will be using the existing Red Wing dealerships to sell these electric scooters. The fixed battery model will be available nationwide, and authorised outlets will handle service activities.
To offer peace of mind, Honda offers three free services for the first year and a standard 3-year or 50,000 km warranty along with 1-year RSA has been provided for swappable and fixed models. A Care Plus additional package has also been made available. Honda has introduced the ‘RoadSync Duo’ application that connects to the consoles of the e-scooters.
Features such as vehicle diagnostics, accept/reject call, OTA updates, music navigation, swap battery location, etc can be noted from the app. Booking will commence on January 1, 2025 for the Honda Activa e: and QC1 ahead of deliveries in February 2025.
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