Electric Scooters

Honda unveils two electric scooters in india ACTIVA e: and QC1

Praveen S · 1 February 2025

From the Team-EV archive. Dates, prices and availability refer to the original publication and may have changed.

ACTIVA e:

The ACTIVA e: is an electric scooter equivalent to a 110cc petrol scooter .It’s built on the chasis of the Hondas best selling scooter globally and in India. Approximately 2.5 million units of ACTIVA are sold on a yearly basis. The newly designed ACTIVA e is equipped with two swappable power pack batteries.

The clean, simple look identifies it clearly as an electric motorcycle, but isn’t different from the ACTIVA design, which is strong among Indian customers. Modern and futuristic looking, the front and rear combination lights, indicators and LED’s complete the look.

The ACTIVA e: features a 6.0 kW maximum output and a 102 km cruising range, powered by two swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries. It offers three driving modes (STANDARD, SPORT, and ECON) and a reverse mode for easy parking. The bike also includes Honda RoadSync Duo® for Bluetooth® connectivity, enabling calls and navigation. Launching in spring 2025, the ACTIVA e: will be available in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, alongside the e:Swap battery-sharing service to address battery life and recharge concerns.

QC1

It gets a 1.5 kWh fixed battery with high-energy density cells that provides a range of 80 km per charge. It offers a compact inwheel motor with a rated output of 1.2 kW and maximum output of 1.8 kW. The bike also features a flush surface headlight and high-intensity LEDs for added safety, while a 5-inch LCD instrument panel provides essential details such as as speed and battery level.

To make life easier though, the QC1 also provides a luggage compartment under the seat, an inner rack and a USB Type-C socket to charge your mobile devices. These features are intended for day-to-day use, such as a dedicated charger to recharge at home.

Technical data

Full specifications

Figures are manufacturer claims or published specifications. “Not published” means the detail was not available in the verified source used for this article.

LaunchStatusMarketed in India; confirm current city availability
Base priceNot published
Information checked1 February 2025
PerformancePowerNot published
TorqueNot published
AccelerationNot published
Max speedNot published
TransmissionSingle-speed electric drive
Battery & chargingCapacityNot published
Battery technologyNot published
Certified or claimed rangeNot published
Energy consumptionNot published
Regenerative brakingNot published
AC / home chargingNot published
DC fast chargingNot published
Body & chassisTypeElectric scooter
Platform / frameNot published
DimensionsNot published
WheelbaseNot published
Ground clearanceNot published
Kerb weightNot published
SuspensionNot published
Wheels and tyresNot published
Storage / bootNot published
SeatingNot published
Displays & connectivityMain displayNot published
Driver displayNot published
Navigation and connectivityBluetooth® connectivity, enabling calls and navigation
Comfort & safetySeatsNot published
Parking / reverse aidsreverse mode
Brakes and rider aidsNot published
AirbagsNot applicable
Crash-test ratingNot published

Sources: Manufacturer information ↗