The Activa Electric is scheduled to go on sale in three major Indian cities (Bengaluru, the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and Mumbai) in the spring of 2025. In these three cities, Honda will offer Honda e:Swap, a battery sharing service using Honda Mobile Power Pack e.
Honda said it is introducing models exclusively for the Indian market incorporating local characteristics and customer preferences.
Honda is also developing its Honda e:Swap*2 battery sharing service in three major cities in India. Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited will operate Honda e:Swap, a battery sharing service, in three major Indian cities (Bengaluru, the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and Mumbai*3). The service has been launched in Bengaluru and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Launch in Mumbai is scheduled for the spring in 2025.
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality in all of its products and corporate activities by 2050, and to achieve carbon neutrality in all of its motorcycle products during the 2040s. To achieve this goal, Honda is working toward the electrification of motorcycles as an integral pillar of its future environmental strategy.
Honda has positioned 2024 as the first year for its global expansion of electric motorcycles and will begin full-scale entry into the electric motorcycle market, and has announced two models in Indonesia this year. The ACTIVA e: and QC1 are the 12th and 13th models, respectively, of Honda’s “30 electric models to be launched globally by 2030” target, toward which Honda is making steady progress.Both ACTIVA e: and QC1 will be manufactured in India, the company said in a release.Honda Activa E Features
The Honda Activa Electric is based on the body and frame of the ACTIVA ICE version, Honda’s top selling scooter of Honda – approximately 2.5 million units annually. ACTIVA e: is an electric commuter model equivalent to a 110 cc internal combustion engine model, powered by two Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries.
Its design follows the ACTIVA, which has an established reputation among Indian customers, while its simple styling is instantly recognizable as an electric motorcycle, with LED combination lights and indicators for the front and rear provide a futuristic look.
Two Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries are used for ACTIVA e:’s power source. Honda’s original wheel-side motor delivers a rated output of 4.2 kW and a maximum output of 6.0 kW. Optimization of the magnetic circuit and structure has also resulted in higher efficiency and a cruising range of 102 km*4, which is sufficient for everyday use.
Three driving modes (STANDARD, SPORT, and ECON) can be selected according to various riding situations and customer preference, and a reverse mode is also provided for convenient parking.
The Honda Activa E is also available with Honda RoadSync Duo®*5,6 that allows users to make phone calls and use navigation functions by connecting a smartphone via Bluetooth®*7.
Honda QC1 Features
The Honda QC1 is a moped that will be launched exclusively for the Indian market in the spring of 2025, and is meant for daily short-distance travel, such as commuting to school, and as an optimal choice for customers who place a high priority on economic efficiency. QC1 is equipped with features for everyday use, Honda claims.
It is powered by a 1.5 kWh fixed battery which can be recharged at home using a dedicated charger.
The rear-wheel is driven by a compact in-wheel motor, with a rated output of 1.2 kW and a maximum output of 1.8 kW.
It comes with high-intensity LEDs and a 5-inch LCD instrument panel that displays the speed, as well as other useful information including a battery level indicator, for enhanced convenience.
A luggage compartment under the seat provides space for storing a helmet and other small items. In addition, an inner rack and USB Type-C socket convenient for charging mobile devices are provided in the front section as standard equipment.