Honda Electric Scooter Launch Timeline & Battery Details Revealed
Apart from this, Honda will also launch a 100cc commuter bike that’ll carry a mouth-watering price tag
Honda is all set to launch its first electric scooter in India by March 2024. This was revealed by Atsushi Ogata, CEO and MD of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, at the launch of the Activa H-Smart. Revealing more details about the marque’s first EV for India, he said the e-scooter will have a fixed battery and a top speed of about 50kmph. It’ll, hence, likely be a moped, like we reported last year.
The second model, meanwhile, will get two swappable batteries, possibly sold as a B2C, as well as a B2B product. The latter could be the Benly e as the scooter has been spotted in India multiple times. Honda has, in fact, already commenced its pilot programme for testing its battery-swapping tech on two- and three-wheelers in Bengaluru.
Not only has the company set up a dedicated subsidiary in India but also partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited to set up battery-swapping stations across the country. You can check out more of Honda’s future electrification plans here.
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With these initiatives, the company is looking to ensure the ecosystem is right before launching its first EV in India. Though Honda has a swappable battery system in place, it’s likely that it has opted for a fixed battery pack to ensure the e-scooter is affordable. Moreover, its limited top speed of 50kmph also points at this possibility.
All in all, it appears that Honda is looking to grab the market share of the Okinawa and Hero Electric scooters rather than high-end, more expensive e-scooters like the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube Electric, Hero Vida V1 and Ola S1.
The Japanese marque will also be entering the commuter space by launching a 100cc bike (reportedly by March), something that it first talked about in 2022, before confirming it again later in the same year.
Ogata went as far as to say that the bike’s price will “positively shock” customers. Given that almost all of Honda’s recent launches have been shocking us… in a negative way, we hope this one indeed shocks us positively.
Honda Activa e User Reviews
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I always wanted to ride something eco friendly. I saw people buying electric scooters but I waited for Honda because I knew they had make something good. When Activa E launched I went for test ride and booked it the same day. The ride is soft and light. My mother also rides it sometimes and says it is very comfortable. Once we went 40 km in one day and came back with charge still left. It does not make any sound and that feels nice. Very calm ride. Yes go for it. If you care about the environment and want to save fuel cost this scooter is best. It looks modern and feels just like the old Activa but electric. I love riding it daily and feel proud I made the switch.Read More
I saw petrol prices going up every month and decided to buy electric scooter. I waited for Honda to launch their model because I trust them more. When Activa E came out I went to the showroom and booked it. I liked the comfort and look. The best thing is how easy it is to ride. My younger brother also rides it and finds it easy. It starts fast no delay. I charge it overnight and it is ready next morning. Once I forgot to charge but eco mode helped save battery. Yes I fully recommend it. Perfect for local travel, smooth roads and daily use. It is quiet, light and does not pollute. And it saves a lot of money. No petrol, no oil change. Just clean and ride. I feel smart using it.Read More