Honda Motorbike & Scooter India (HMSI) on Wednesday introduced its entry into the electrical automobile (EV) market with the launch of two fashions: ACTIVA e and QC1.

Each the electrical autos might be manufactured at HMSI’s Narasapura plant close to Bengaluru, Karnataka. The corporate emphasised that these launches characterize an vital step in direction of selling sustainable mobility in India.

Activa E

ACTIVA e combines Honda’s iconic design with superior electrical expertise. It provides a glossy, up to date look with all-LED headlights, rear lights, and signature DRLs. Notable design parts embody dual-tone seats, a flat footboard, diamond-cut alloy wheels, and a strengthened seize rail.

Supplied in two variants:

• Activa E
• ACTIVA e Honda RoadSync Duo

It will likely be supplied in 5 colours:

• Pearl Shallow Blue
• Pearl Misty White
• Pearl Serenity Blue
• Matte Foggy Silver Metallic
• Pearl Igneous Black

The 7.0-inch TFT display screen supplies connectivity by way of the Honda RoadSync Duo app, enabling calls and navigation by way of Bluetooth. The display screen has day and night time modes that mechanically regulate brightness primarily based on ambient gentle. It may be managed by a handlebar swap.

ACTIVA e is powered by replaceable battery expertise, with two Honda Cell Energy Pack e batteries, every with a capability of 1.5 kWh and a spread of 102 km per full cost. These batteries could be exchanged at Honda Powerpack Exchanger e-stations in Bengaluru and Delhi, with plans to develop to Mumbai.

Powered by a 6 kW electrical motor, the ACTIVA e delivers 22 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 60 km/h in simply 7.3 seconds, with a high pace of 80 km/h. Riders can select from three driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.

QC1

The Honda QC1 is designed for private mobility, that includes a glossy, fluidic design with LED headlights and clear signage. The QC1 might be obtainable in 5 shade choices.

• Pearl Serenity Blue
• Pearl Misty White
• Matte Foggy Silver Metallic
• Pearl Igneous Black
• Pearl Shallow Blue

It features a 5.0-inch LCD display screen that shows important info and a USB Sort-C outlet for machine charging. The QC1 additionally provides 26 liters of space for storing beneath the seat, making it best for on a regular basis use.

Powered by a 1.5 kWh fastened battery, the QC1 provides a spread of 80 km on a full cost. The battery could be charged from 0 to 80 p.c in 4 hours half-hour and absolutely charged in 6 hours 50 minutes by way of the 330-watt off-board dwelling charger. The QC1’s motor delivers a peak energy of 1.8 kW and 77 Nm of torque with a high pace of fifty kmph. It additionally has two driving modes: Normal and Eco.

Battery swap service

HMSI has launched battery swap service for ACTIVA e by way of Honda Energy Pack Vitality India Pvt. Ltd. (HEID). Customers can register by way of the HEID app to entry battery swap stations. The service will develop to Mumbai by April 2025, with plans for 250 stations in Bengaluru, 150 in Delhi, and 100 stations in Mumbai by March 2026.

HEID goals to construct India’s largest battery swap community, partnering with HPCL, BMRCL, DMRC, Adani Electrical energy, and HMSI dealerships. The Honda Energy Pack Cloud system will monitor all batteries to make sure security and efficiency.

Pricing and Availability

• Activa E: Out there in Bengaluru from February 2025, with growth to Delhi and Mumbai by April 2025.
• QC1: Out there in choose cities from February 2025.

In keeping with Announcementpricing might be revealed throughout rollout. Each fashions include a 3-year/50,000km guarantee and three free companies within the first yr. Clients may even profit from free roadside help for the primary yr.

Talking concerning the launch of Honda’s first electrical autos for the Indian market, Sontsumo Otani, Managing Director, President and CEO, Honda Motorbike & Scooter India mentioned,

Right now marks an vital milestone as HMSI enters the electrical mobility area. The introduction of ACTIVA e: and QC1 marks a big second in our dedication to sustainable mobility in India. The transfer is in step with Honda’s international ‘Triple Motion to Zero’ initiative, which goals to realize carbon neutrality by 2050, specializing in three pillars: carbon neutrality, clear power, and useful resource circularity. . With our EV roadmap now in place, HMSI is devoted to constructing one among India’s main EV ecosystems. This is a crucial step in Honda’s electrification journey, and with every step ahead, we stay centered on making a safer, extra sustainable future that meets the evolving wants of society.

Speaking about the way forward for Honda Powerpack Vitality India, Takuya Taniguchi, President and CMD mentioned,

HEID will deal with three essential duties: constantly increasing its battery swap community, guaranteeing dependable service by way of a extremely built-in system that screens every distinctive battery and exchanger, and offering shoppers with an distinctive battery swap expertise. Assists in offering expertise. HEID goals to contribute to carbon neutrality and a greener future for India by way of widespread adoption of battery alternate options.