Telugu Youtuber Pips Honda, Builds An Activa Electric Scooter From Scratch
The conversion cost includes the price of the donor vehicle
We recently brought you details around Honda’s plans for an electric scooter. However, considering how inherent ‘jugaad’ is in our context, a Youtuber in Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) has already created a working electric scooter based on the Activa!
The youtuber, DIY Tech In Telugu, customised a previous-gen Honda Activa into an electric scooter, and save for some decals, it looks identical to the donor vehicle. However, there are a host of changes on the scooter, the first being the instrument console and switchgear.
The Activa’s analogue console has been replaced (and quite cleanly, if we may add) by an all-digital unit which shows relevant data including the battery charge status and percentage, remaining range, speedometer, odometer and mode selected. Yes, this electric Honda Activa even gets three riding modes along with park mode, all of which can be controlled via the right side switchgear. 
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Moving now to the powertrain, the electric scooter sports a hub-mounted motor rated at 1 kW of continuous power and 2 to 2.5 kW of peak power, mated to a 2.88kWh (72V 40Ah) battery. The top speed of this electric scooter is capped at 55kmph, with a claimed range of 120km. The battery management system is also reportedly smartphone-compatible.
From what is claimed the whole conversion cost Rs 1 lakh, including the donor vehicle, which is of course a used two-wheeler. That said, this factors in the costs incurred throughout the trial-and-error in the duration of the build. Hence, replicating the build may be marginally less expensive. Then again, such conversions will have to be approved by the RTO authorities, which may in turn add to the overall costs. Instead, it would be easier to buy an electric scooter, such as the TVS iQube which retails for Rs 99,130 (on-road Delhi, include Fame 2 and state subsidy) or the Ola S1 Air which retails for Rs 84,999 (ex-showroom Delhi, including Fame 2 and state subsidy).
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Honda Activa User Reviews
- I can't explain my feelings for this vehicleYes, There are so many things why I choose this scooter, first of all the colours like feel attractive and cool. Looks like classic and design is too good. comfort is excellent, overall nice experience. Universally trusted, relaxed and stable city ride. With its smooth linear acceleration (ideal between 40-70 km/h), effortless automatic CVT transmission and comfortable upright seating. It dominates Indian roads. Yes always, because this is the most classic and like always feel comfortable for any long and short travelling so I always recommend this vehicle and I personally feel too good that's why I purchased. Thank you.Read More
- I really like the body material used in the scottyI am using this when I was 10 years old because I saw my parents also use the same. I am updating every time when it come with updated version of this scooty from 3G now coming to 7G is not a small thing we had a trust on Honda. It will give you a good comfort, mileage and the premium vibe at the time of your riding. The confidence you will carry at the time of delivery matters and you can feel the same in this model that's important. I would 100% recommend it. It is truly value for money and I enjoyed each and every feature it has. That is all up to the mark and you will definitely enjoy the comfort this scooty would give you after the purchase.Read More2 3
- Reliable, Comfort and Cost effectiveI just wanted to go for a reliable and comfort ride for my office and family requirements. After hunting for a week I just got an option of Honda Activa. And without a doubt I went for it because it matches my requirement. Till date, my experience is awesome and positive in terms of its usage. it has smooth and slick look and ride even in gurgaon traffic. Leg space is good. I can travel easily with my family on it hasslefree. Being cost effective, and good post sale service I would recommend this Honda Activa to those people who wants a comfortable ride and less maintenance requirement. Its mileage is too good. Any one can have it without a doubt.Read More6 1
- My review of Activa.Wanted eco friendly two wheeler for a beginner for city uses. Also the ride is very comfortable, little good for any household uses also low maintenance cost with high fuel efficiency. Overall good for medium users. Ride is overall comfortable that two wheeler gives very good fuel efficiency all the it has run through the city only but has done more than 3 lakh kilometres on the odometer very low maintenance cost make it pocket friendly. Yeah I would recommend this two wheeler to a beginners good for riders who are looking for two wheeler with handle power and for medium uses just for daily up and down, also if you are not looking for a shiny sports bike this is a perfect choice and does everything literally everything.Read More5 2
- Good to go product....Metal boy is very good, with stylish look, Market dominance and trust, sold 2.7lakh units in a month as per research, exceptional resale value, i just love the product, for my day to day commute to office Super smooth engine, the biggest win is the ACG silent start, there is no 'khich khich' sound when you start and better handling, breaking, brake system, when you grab a just rear break it distributes force to the front. Yes, i would highly recommend this scooter because as will go daily office, it is very easy to maintain and good helmet storage, leg keeper. and most importantly budget friendly amongst other scooter, just go for it.Read More6 12