Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has forayed into the electric two-wheeler market with the debut of the Activa e: and the QC1

Here is a quick comparison between the new Honda Activa e: electric scooter and its more affordable alternative, the Honda QC1.

While the Honda QC 1 has been specifically developed for India, the Honda Activa e has been developed for India and other emerging markets. Both the electric two wheelers are set to go in Spring 2025.

The Honda Activa e: electric scooter has finally been introduced in the Indian market. The Japanese e-scooter has quite a few interesting aspects and here are its top five highlights.

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

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:.

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

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.

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.

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.

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