Honda stepped into the electric two-wheeler space with the launch of Activa e and QC1 in November last year. While many would consider Honda to be late to the party, the Japanese auto giant believes it is taking a measured approach when it comes to adoption of battery-powered mobility.
In the latest business briefing held today, Honda revealed its new strategy for electric two-wheelers. The biggest takeaway was the establishment of Honda’s new electric two-wheeler manufacturing plant set to be established in India by 2028. This will help Honda offer more affordable electric two-wheeler models to its wide Indian consumers.
Honda hasn’t divulged any details regarding this upcoming manufacturing plant but the company says it will strive to capture the largest market share in India’s electric two-wheeler segment. This new facility is expected to come up near its existing Narsapura plant in Karnataka where the Active e and QC1 are currently produced.
Honda will continue to launch products and build an efficient supply system for both ICE and electric models, effectively capturing growing demand for motorcycles. As a result, in the long term, Honda two-wheeler business, including both ICE and electric models, will establish a solid profit base with a global market share of 50% and an ROI of more than 15% as of FY2031.
The development at this point is very primitive at this point of time. Express Drives reached out to Honda Two-Wheelers India for a comment on this development but it is yet to revert on this.
Honda electric scooters in India
The Activa e: is Honda’s first electric scooter in India. Priced at Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom), it features a 6kW motor and dual 1.5kWh swappable batteries, offering a 102 km range. Available in Standard and RoadSync Duo variants, it includes LED lighting, multiple riding modes, and advanced connectivity features.
The other electric scooter in Honda’s lineup is the QC1 which is priced at Rs 90,000 (ex-showroom). It features a 1.5kWh fixed battery offering an 80 km range and a 1.8kW in-wheel motor with a top speed of 50 km/h. Designed for urban commuting, it includes a 5-inch LCD display, USB Type-C charging port, 26-litre under-seat storage, and two riding modes: Eco and Standard. The QC1 comes with a 3-year/50,000 km warranty and is available in five colours. Deliveries of both electric scooters commenced earlier in February this year.