Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India prepares to launch the Activa e: and QC1 electric scooters while focusing on competitive pricing without subsidies.

India's first electric scooter from Honda. In this detailed walkaround, we explain why you can’t charge the Honda Activa e: at home and walk you through the swappable battery system designed for ease and sustainability.

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.

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

To support the Activa E, Honda has launched the Honda e:Swap battery-sharing service in Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR, with plans to extend to Mumbai in 2025. This service allows riders to quickly swap depleted batteries for fully charged ones, addressing concerns about charging infrastructure and downtime.

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

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 introduces its first electric scooters in India: Activa e: and QC1, featuring innovative designs, swappable batteries, and a commitment to carbon neutrality.

The all-new Honda Activa e: comes with a pair of 1.5kWh swappable batteries, which can be swapped out at Honda’s Power Pack Exchanger e: battery swapping stations. Meanwhile, QC1 comes with a fixed battery setup.

Price, range, features, specs in images Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India today revealed two new electric scooters in the Indian market - Activa e: and QC1. This marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to tap into the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) segment in India.