Honda QC1 at autoX Awards: Best Bikes of 2025 Ranked

The other electric scooter that Honda launched alongside the Activa e was the QC1. Unlike the former, the QC1 is a slow-speed scooter meant for shorter runs. As such, it has a top speed of just 50km/h. And yet, the scooter comes with two ride modes – Eco and Standard. However, given how lethargic the Eco mode feels, you’re better off sticking with Standard mode. Unlike the Activa e, the QC1 comes with a single fixed 1.5kWh battery, offering a claimed range of 80km. At ₹90,022 (ex-showroom), the QC1 doesn’t quite come across as a great value-for-money proposition, especially when you compare it with ICE scooters or even some rival electric scooters.

Even in terms of design, the QC1 doesn’t leave a lasting impression. Sure, it’s made well and looks decent, but there is nothing that sets it apart from the crowd. The ergonomics, thankfully, are not bad, even for taller riders.

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Additionally, the QC1 gets a 26-litre boot, making it more practical than the Activa e in terms of storage. It also rides a little better than the Activa e, thanks to its ever so slightly softer suspension and better weight distribution. The instrument cluster is a basic unit with limited functionality, but it’s adequate for general usage.

Unsurprisingly, the QC1 was the slowest two-wheeler in our annual test this year, owing to its hub-mounted electric motor, which produces a mere 2.4bhp. It took almost 2.5 minutes to complete the short loop of the Buddh International Circuit – nearly 28 seconds slower than the next entry on the timing sheets.

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Of course, the QC1 is not a machine meant to chase speed, but the lack of punch did hurt its scores in our test. Because of factors like a simple design, average build quality, and a lack of a wow factor, the QC1 finished at the bottom of our ranking sheet.