Key Highlights
- HMSI will reveal its electrification plans for the Indian market on March 29, 2023.
- The company’s first electric scooter is expected to be an Activa-based.
- The Activa-based electric will likely debut in March 2024.
- Honda’s battery-swapping technology could be a major selling point for the electric scooter.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is gearing up to introduce a new electric two-wheeler in India. According to Atsushi Ogata, President, Managing Director, and CEO of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, the company plans to launch its upcoming electric two-wheeler product in March 2024. According to reports, the upcoming electric scooter will be a variant of the company’s well-known Activa model.
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The new model is likely to feature a powerful electric motor and a swappable lithium-ion battery, enabling users to replace the battery easily. The scooter is also expected to come with advanced features like regenerative braking and a digital instrument console, and LED lighting.
In the long run, Honda aims to deploy its battery-swapping technology for its customers, enabling them to replace the battery in a matter of minutes at Honda’s battery-swapping stations. This will eliminate the need for customers to wait for their scooter’s battery to charge and enable them to get back on the road quickly. The Activa Electric is expected to to reach a top speed of around 50 km/h.
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The design of the Activa Electric is expected to be similar to the current Activa models, with some minor changes to accommodate the new battery technology. The scooter is expected to be available in multiple color options and is likely to be priced competitively.
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Top Competitors: A Look at the Expected Rivals of the Honda Activa Electric Scooter
| Brand | Model | Price | Launch Date |
| Bajaj | Chetak Electric | Rs.1.6 lakh | Already launched |
| TVS | iQube Electric | Rs 1.15 lakh | Already launched |
| Hero Electric | Optima HS500 ER | Rs.Rs 79,990 | Already launched |
| Ather Energy | 450X | Rs 1.6 lakh | Already launched |
With the expected launch of the Honda Activa Electric scooter in 2024, it is important to take a look at its potential rivals in the Indian electric two-wheeler market. Bajaj’s Chetak Electric, TVS’s iQube Electric, Hero Electric’s Optima HS500 ER, Ola Electric’s S1, and Ather Energy’s 450X are some of the key competitors that are likely to give the Honda Activa Electric a tough competition.
These electric scooters are already available in the market and have gained a good market share due to their advanced features, long-range, and affordability. The Honda Activa Electric will have to compete against these popular brands and their offerings to gain a significant market share.
