At a time when several OEMs are pushing for continued government support in the form of demand incentives for faster electric vehicle adoption, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is developing its EV portfolio in such a way that the product remains sustainable and its prices are competitive even without government subsidies.

Here is a quick comparison between the new Honda Activa e: electric scooter and its more affordable alternative, the Honda QC1.

Price announcement and bookings commencement for the electric Activa will take place on 1 January and deliveries will begin from February, 2025.

The Activa name has been around for a while but now it has taken a new turn towards electrification. The Activa e is indeed a big moment but the market already has a sizable number of players which means the specs of the Activa electric need to be impressive.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India prepares to launch the Activa e: and QC1 electric scooters while focusing on competitive pricing without subsidies.

Japanese two-wheeler giant Honda has taken the covers off its first electric scooter for India. The Activa e electric scooter, which will rival the likes of Ola S1 Pro, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ather Ritza among others,