Honda QC1 Feature Highlights: The Miniature Activa e

The Honda Activa e has finally been revealed, and people are excited about its elegant design, swappable battery technology, and some exciting connectivity features. However, Honda also unveiled the QC1, a miniature version of the Activa e. While it is also an electric scooter, it doesn't feature the same advanced tech as its bigger sibling. So, if you've missed the QC1 updates, here are its top highlights. Before that, make sure to join the  91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.

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Honda QC1 Design

The QC1 is essentially the more affordable version of the Activa e, and you'll immediately notice this at first glance. There are no smiling LED DRLs, no disc brakes on the 12-inch alloy wheels, and the tail light section is much smaller compared to the Activa e.

Overall, the QC1 appears agile and sleek, with a seat that is also quite narrow. The reason for these design changes is that the QC1 doesn't feature swappable battery technology, so it doesn't require the extra width.

Talking more about its exterior, Honda QC1 is also available with 5 new vibrant colours and they are - Pearl Serenity Blue, Pearl Misty White, Matt Foggy Silver Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, and Pearl Shallow Blue.

Variants Available:

The QC1 will be available in just one variant as per press release.

Competitor Check:

• TVS iQube base variant with 2.2 kWh also feature an LED light setup along with LED DRLs along with disc brake, that is missing in the QC1.
• Ola S1X the first e-scooter in S1 lineup also follows a sleek design language with LED headlights, flat footboard, multi-tone design, and offers 34 L of boot space.

Honda QC1 Features

Here, Honda has fitted the same 5.0-inch LCD display that we have already seen in the Dio 125, but with a different layout. There are no connectivity features available; instead, it provides all the information related to the scooter. Additionally, as mentioned above, there is no swappable battery technology, so there is a good amount of space inside for all your belongings - specifically, 26 liters. Other features include a USB Type C outlet.

Competitor Check:

• In the TVS iQube, there is a 7-inch TFT screen integrated with the SmartXonnect app, which unlocks features like turn-by-turn navigation, notifications, and much more. Additionally, there are dedicated switches on the handlebar to navigate this screen.
• The Ola S1X does not have a TFT screen like the iQube, but it offers features like navigation, proximity unlock, and rider profiles. All of this is made possible through the Ola Electric app.

Honda QC1 Battery Pack

The Battery pack of this e-scooter is of 1.5 kWh that provides a range of 80 km. Power figures are 1.8 kWh (2.4 Ps) and 77 Nm of torque, plus the top speed is limited to 50 km/h. There are two ride modes available, Standard and Econ.

Talking about its charging time, Honda claims that it takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge from 0 to 80%, and a full charge takes 6 hours and 50 minutes. Lastly, both Activa e and QC1 will be launched with with 3 years or 50,000 km warranty along with three free services for the first year.

Competitor Check:

• The 2.2 kWh battery pack in the TVS iQube base variant offers a range of 75 km and a top speed of 75 km/h. The peak power is 5.9 PS, and the torque is 140 Nm. Charging takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.
• The Ola S1X, with a 2.2 kWh battery pack, offers a certified range of 95 km and a top speed of 85 km/h. It can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 4.1 seconds.

Features Missing:

Honda QC1 misses on LED DRLs, TFT screen, navigation features, and disc brakes.

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