Honda Activa e:, QC1 Electric Scooters: Booking and Delivery Timelines Announced

Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India has made its foray into India's electric industry with the debut of two scooters, the Activa e: and the QC1. The Activa e: is the electric variant of the popular Activa with a swappable battery technology. On the other hand, the QC1 is designed for short-distance travel, equipped with a fixed battery system. Honda has not yet announced the prices for the Activa e and QC1. However, bookings for these electric scooters will begin on January 1, 2025, with deliveries scheduled to start in February 2025.

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The QC1 will be available at a wide range of dealerships across India, offering extensive availability. In contrast, the Activa e: will initially be launched in select cities, including Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi.

Honda Activa e:, QC1: Design

Compared to its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart, the battery-powered Activa has a more straightforward design. It sports an LED headlamp on the revised front panel, with turn indicators on either side. For improved visibility, the Activa e also has an LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) mounted on the front.

The QC1 sets itself apart with a more minimalist front design, without the LED Daytime Running Light. However, it retains several design elements from the electric Activa, such as a flat floorboard, an all-digital display, a sculpted broad and long seat, and LED lighting throughout.

Honda Activa e:, QC1: Powertrain

The Activa e: is equipped with a direct drive PMSM motor that generates 8bhp of maximum power and a peak torque of 22Nm. It comes with two 1.5kWh battery packs, offering a combined total capacity of 3kWh. This setup allows the e-scooter to accelerate from 0 to 60km/h in just 7.3 seconds, and reach a top speed of 80km/h. The scooter offers a claimed range of 102 kilometres on a single charge. It has three riding modes: Econ, Standard, and Sport.

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The QC1 e-scooter has an in-wheel electric motor that delivers a peak torque of 77Nm and a maximum power of 2.4bhp. It features a fixed 1.5kWh battery pack that offers a range of 80 kilometres on a single charge. The scooter offers two riding modes: Standard and Econ.