HMSI has introduced a battery swap service for the ACTIVA e through Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt. Ltd. (HEID). Customers can register through the HEID app to access battery swap stations. The service will expand to Mumbai by April 2025, with 250 stations planned in Bengaluru, 150 in Delhi, and 100 in Mumbai by March 2026.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is betting big on the Indian electric mobility segment and launched ‘ACTIVA e:’ and ‘QC1’ in the electric vehicle segment nationally during an event in Bengaluru.

The ACTIVA e: model is a swappable battery technology model, and the QC1 is a fixed battery model. The company will be announcing the prices of the models in January.

Price announcement and bookings commencement for the electric Activa will take place on 1 January and deliveries will begin from February, 2025.

Activa but with a fresh, minimalist design.The QC1 is designed for short-distance travel and shares design elements with the Activa e:, particularly in the apron and side panels.

The Honda QC1 is set to be launched exclusively for the Indian market in the spring of 2025. Designed for short-distance commuting, the QC1 shares some design similarities with the Activa e:, particularly in the apron and side panels. However, the front design of the QC1 differs slightly, notably lacking the LED DRL present on the Activa e:.

Both the EV models will be manufactured at Honda's Narsapura plant near Bengaluru and will be available with a warranty of 3 years or 50,000 km along with three free services for the first year

While the Honda QC 1 has been specifically developed for India, the Honda Activa e has been developed for India and other emerging markets. Both the electric two wheelers are set to go in Spring 2025.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has introduced its first electric scooters, the Activa e: and QC1, marking the brand’s foray into India’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The launch event took place in Bengaluru,

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India debuts in the EV segment with Activa e: and QC1. These innovative scooters offer swappable and fixed battery options, advanced features, and sustainable mobility, launching February 2025.