Honda has launched the Activa E, its first electric scooter in India, set for sales in Spring 2025. It features two swappable batteries, a 6 kWh motor, and a range of 102 km. Bookings begin in January 2025 with five color options available.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has forayed into the electric two-wheeler market with the debut of the Activa e: and the QC1

Here is a quick comparison between the new Honda Activa e: electric scooter and its more affordable alternative, the Honda QC1.

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.

Honda launches two e-scooters in India, the Activa e and the QC1, with the former getting swappable batteries that can be exchanged in Honda's swapping stations

After an exceedingly long wait, Honda has taken the wraps off two new electric scooters - the Activa e: and the QC1. The focus of this story will be the Activa e: which is the more premium EV from Honda and is powered by swappable batteries.

The company has not revealed the price range of the latest offering as yet. It will reveal the related details at the start of next 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.

Honda has introduced the Activa e: and QC1 as the first set of its electric two-wheelers for the Indian market. Activa e: comes with a swappable battery solution, and the QC1 has a fixed battery. The company has yet to announce the pricing for both models.

HMSI launched two electric scooters, Activa e and QC1. Bookings open in January 2025. Deliveries begin in February 2025. The scooters have 99% local content. HMSI aims for viable operations even without subsidies.