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.

The electric two-wheeler market in India saw new product launches from different manufacturers, which consist of swappable batteries. A swappable battery in an electric scooter helps to change the battery at the swapping station at times of low charging and replace it with a fully charged unit.

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:.

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

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

Both the EV models will be manufactured at Honda's Narsapura plant near Bengaluru and will be available with a warranty of 3 years or 50,000 km along with three free services for the first year

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has introduced its first electric scooters, the Activa e: and QC1, marking the brand’s foray into India’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The launch event took place in Bengaluru,

Honda Activa E is the first electric scooter in India which has been tailored to local preferences. Featuring swappable battery packs with a combined range of 102 km, the Activa E also includes advanced connectivity via Honda's RoadSync Duo for Bluetooth-enabled navigation and calling.

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.

Activa but with a fresh, minimalist design.The QC1 is designed for short-distance travel and shares design elements with the Activa e:, particularly in the apron and side panels.