Honda Two-Wheelers At Auto Expo 2025
The electric Activa was finally launched!
Honda finally made its entry into the electric two-wheeler market in India with the launch of the Activa e and QC1 electric scooters. Additionally, the brand also showcased the Motocompacto foldable e-scooter.
Activa e:
The Activa e: was launched with a starting price of Rs 1,17,000 (ex-showroom), and it is Honda’s electric version of the hugely popular Activa. The Activa e: is equipped with dual 1.5kWh swappable battery packs, offering a claimed range of 102 kilometers on a full charge. Powered by a 6kW motor, it has a top speed of 80kmph and accelerates from 0 to 60kmph in 7.3 seconds.
A key highlight of the Activa e: is its battery swapping system, which Honda is setting up in cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi. The company offers battery swapping subscription plans starting at Rs 1,999 per month for the Basic Plan, offering 40 kilometers of daily range, and going up to Rs 3,599 per month for the Advance Plan (100 kilometers daily).
The RoadSync Duo variant, priced at Rs 1,51,600 (ex-showroom), comes with a 7-inch TFT console featuring smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and smart notifications. The scooter also includes features such as keyless unlock, smart lock, and a smart find function for locating the scooter in crowded spaces. The base variant comes with a smaller cluster, and without all these features.
QC1
The Honda QC1 has been priced at Rs 90,000 (ex-showroom) and gets a 1.5kWh fixed battery, with a claimed range of 80 km on a full charge. It has a 1.8kW electric motor that reaches a top speed of 50kmph. The QC1’s battery charges from 0 to 80 percent in 4 hours and 30 minutes. With its 26-litre underseat storage, the QC1 prioritizes practicality for daily family commuting. It also features a 5-inch LCD instrument console with basic readouts and two riding modes: Standard and Econ.
Motocompacto
In addition to the Activa e and QC1, Honda also showcased its foldable electric scooter, the Motocompacto, at the expo. Designed for urban mobility, the Motocompacto features a compact and innovative foldable design, weighing just 19kg. It includes a permanent magnet direct-drive motor with a 490W power and 16Nm. The scooter offers a claimed range of 19km and a top speed of 25kmph.
The Motocompacto’s foldable seat and handlebars make it extremely portable, while its small dimensions (742mm long, 94mm wide, and 536mm tall) allow for easy storage and transport. It is powered by a 0.7 kWh battery pack, which can be charged in 3 hours 30 minutes using a standard 110V socket. While the Motocompacto is already available in international markets, it is expected to launch in India in 2026.
User Reviews
- Honda QC1 reviewBecause it is EV and I need it for local use, better for daily commute like local market and school. For my daughter's daily school and coaching commuting. Of course, pollution free ride and contribution in environment saving. It is full of satisfaction and exciting. Good boot space to carry daily usages things like helmet and some small items. Ride quality is smooth and stable and breaking is also good. Need to work on range. Yes, The reason is clean design and style. Honda's provides less range so expecting some better range in coming days. Need to improve on battery warranty. There should be at lifetime warranty. Overall its is good in its price range.Read More
- A good choice in segment Activa EHonda is known brand and trusted as well. Previous I was using honda activa petrol and my experience was very good with that as well. And now I am very happy with activa so far it is a very good ride experience. So far I am enjoying the ride and it is very smooth. Honda is known for quality and it prove it in all aspects. I loved riding it and giving very good mileage as well. Ride quality is also very good. I liked it. My reason to buy this scooter is quality and mileage. It is one of best in its segment. If you want a smooth ride and good mileage go for activa ev. Also you save lots of buks shelling in petrol so it is good choice.Read More