New Delhi, November 27, 2024.
Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India has finally debuted in the growing electric vehicle market in India. The manufacturer has unveiled two new EV models: the much anticipated electric iteration of the Activa, dubbed ‘Activa e’ and the QC1. The models will be available for booking starting January 2025, with deliveries commencing in February 2025. Both models will be manufactured indigenously at Honda’s Narsapura plant in Karnataka.
The Honda Activa Electric boasts a modern and sleek design. The front apron sports a sharp, angular headlamp integrated with turn indicators and sleek LED DRLs, adding a futuristic touch. The bodywork is smooth and flowing, with a mix of curved and straight lines. It gets a long seat and a flat footboard. Overall, the design is simple and in cue with its ICE sibling but gets modern touches such as Activa.e badging integrated into the LED tail lamp.
The Activa e is powered by two 1.5 kWh swappable batteries, providing a total capacity of 3 kWh. With a peak power output of 8 bhp and 22 Nm of torque, it can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 7.3 seconds. The model offers three riding modes, namely, Econ, Standard, and Sport. As for range, the company claims a range of 102 km on a single charge.
On the other hand, the QC1 runs on a 1.5 kWh fixed battery, offering a range of 80 km on a full charge. It features a home charging setup that allows a full charge in 6 hours and 50 minutes, with 80% capacity reached in 4 hours and 30 minutes. Powered by a 1.8 kW motor delivering 77 Nm of torque, the QC1 reaches a top speed of 50 kmph.
The suspension duties on the electric Activa are carried out by telescopic forks in the front and a three-step adjustable spring loaded unit at rear. Stopping power comes from 160 mm front disc and a 130 mm drum brake setup.
The QC1 gets front telescopic fork with 5-step adjustable hydraulic for rear. Braking duties are carried out by drum brakes on both wheels.
