Honda To Establish Battery Swap Stations At HP Petrol Pumps
The Japanese manufacturer will establish a network of swap stations at HPCL pumps, starting with Bengaluru, in the first half of this year
The Japanese manufacturer will establish a network of swap stations at HPCL pumps, starting with Bengaluru, in the first half of this year
Honda’s battery sharing subsidiary, Honda Power Pack Energy India has announced its partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), signing an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing battery swap stations at HP petrol pumps in major cities across the country. This move comes shortly after Hero MotoCorp announced its partnership with Bharat Petroleum to set up an electric two-wheeler charging network.
Honda had already revealed in October 2021 that it will start battery testing in electric three-wheelers. This will help Honda test the endurance of its battery, called the Honda Mobile Power Pack e (MPP e) in Indian road conditions. Supplementing this, Honda will commence its Battery as a Service (BaaS) business in the second half of 2022. It will initially set up a network of swap stations at HP petrol pumps in Bengaluru, and will then expand to other major cities later in a phased manner. Honda has also mentioned that the swapping network will eventually be available for two-wheelers as well. In fact, Honda claims to have been “...developing its ties with multiple OEMs in various applications”.
Honda also revealed recently that it is working on an electric two-wheeler, which will be launched within the next financial year. The upcoming Honda electric scooter will be developed specifically for the Indian market, something along the lines of the Honda Activa E.
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The battery swapping initiative will help in considerably reducing the down time of an EV, not to mention bringing down the upfront cost of an EV massively. The move is also in line with the Indian government’s battery swapping policy and formulating interoperability standards. Moreover, Honda establishing a strong network of swap stations before the launch of its electric scooter will also ensure customers aren’t left in the lurch for charging infrastructure after buying the electric scooter. With Hero and Honda laying down a roadmap for electrification, the limelight has gotten even stronger on the Indian electric two-wheeler segment. This coupled, with the FAME II incentives, should go a long way in ensuring faster adoption of electric vehicles in India.
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