Unveiled in November 2024, the much-awaited Honda Activa e: and QC1 electric scooters have finally been launched in India, with prices starting from Rs 90,000.
| Model | Ex-Showroom Price |
| Honda QC1 | Rs 90,000 |
| Honda Active e: Standard | Rs 1,17,000 |
| Honda Active e: RoadSync Duo | Rs 1,51,600 |
Bookings and Delivery Timeline
Bookings for these electric offerings are already underway, while their deliveries will start in February 2025. The Activa e: will be launched in a phased manner, starting with Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.
Design and Features
For those unaware, the Activa e: and QC1 are the brand’s first electric offerings in the country. They feature a conventional scooter-like design with a few modern touches providing them a unique appearnce. Both the EVs come equipped with a full-width LED headlamps with the Activa also featuring smiling daytime runing lamps on the handlebar cowl.
Speaking of the features, these scooters gets amenities like an LED lighting system, a USB-C type port, a 5-inch LCD rider’s display, two riding modes for QC1, and three riding modes for Activa e:. The Activa e: also features a reverse mode and a smart key fob, along with a 7.0-inch TFT screen in the range-topping Honda RoadSync Duo variant, which enables features like topple alert, maintenance alert, call & music control, navigation, live tracking, and OTA updates support.
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Battery, Range and Performance
Honda offers the Activa e: with two removable battery packs (referred to as Mobile Power Packs), each rated at 1.5 kWh. On the other hand, the QC1 gets a fixed-type 1.5 kWh battery pack. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Model | Activa e: | QC1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Type | Underbone | Underbone |
| Acceleration | 7.3 seconds (0-60 kmph) | 9.4 seconds (0-40 kmph) |
| Motor Type | PMSM | BLDC |
| Top Speed | 80 kmph | 50 kmph |
| Peak Power | 6 kW | 1.8 kW |
| Peak Torque | 22Nm | 77Nm |
| Battery Pack | 1.5 kWh x 2 | 1.5 kWh |
| Battery Type | Swappable | Fixed type |
| IDC Range | 102 km | 80 km |
| Charging Time | Can’t be charged at home (only be swapped) | 0-100% in 6.50hrs with home charging |
| Ride Modes | Econ, Standard and Sport | Econ and Standard |
Colour Options
The Honda Activa e: and QC1 are offered in five colour options: Pearl Shallow Blue, Pearl Misty White, Pearl Serenity Blue, Matt Foggy Silver Metallic and Pearl Igneous Black colours.
