This aims to dominate the electric mobility segment in the most populous country and make strides in the global market, too. In case you’re unaware, the Activa nameplate has over 30 million sales under its belt. So an EV version with the same name is a huge deal. Let’s dive into what’s on offer.

Honda launches two e-scooters in India, the Activa e and the QC1, with the former getting swappable batteries that can be exchanged in Honda's swapping stations

Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India launched two electric scooter models, the Activa e and QC1. Bookings open January 2025, with deliveries starting Fe

The Honda QC1 is set to be launched exclusively for the Indian market in the spring of 2025. Designed for short-distance commuting, the QC1 shares some design similarities with the Activa e:, particularly in the apron and side panels. However, the front design of the QC1 differs slightly, notably lacking the LED DRL present on the Activa e:.

Just ahead of the launch, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has unveiled the much awaited Activa e, along with the QC 1 which will go on sale alongside the Activa e in India.

Price announcement and bookings commencement for the electric Activa will take place on 1 January and deliveries will begin from February, 2025.

Honda has officially launched the Activa E, the electric version of its top-selling Activa scooter, along with a new commuter model, the QC1, designed specifically for the Indian market. Both models mark Honda’s leap into the electric two-wheeler segment,

The all-new Honda Activa e: comes with a pair of 1.5kWh swappable batteries, which can be swapped out at Honda’s Power Pack Exchanger e: battery swapping stations. Meanwhile, QC1 comes with a fixed battery setup.

While the Honda QC 1 has been specifically developed for India, the Honda Activa e has been developed for India and other emerging markets.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India introduces ACTIVA e: and QC1 electric scooters, focusing on sustainable mobility and market expansion.

The company has not revealed the price range of the latest offering as yet. It will reveal the related details at the start of next year.