KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- QC1 offers a range of 80 km and the top speed is limited to 50 km/h.
- 5-Inch LCD, LED headlights, and USB socket are its feature highlights.
- Competes with Ola S1X and TVS iQube.
Honda's two-wheeler electric lineup is now ready for purchase, with the company unveiling two e-scooters: the QC1 and Activa e. The QC1 is an entry-level model with a minimal range and no swappable battery technology.
It is expected to be priced around Rs 80,000 and will compete with other entry-level products like the TVS iQube and Ola S1X. Does it offer anything better? Let's find out. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Honda QC1 Battery Specifications
The Honda QC1 is powered by a 1.5 kWh battery pack, offering a range of 80 km. The 0 to 80% charge takes 4 hours and 30 minutes, while charging from 80% to 100% takes 6 hours and 50 minutes. The QC1's motor generates 2.4 PS and 77 Nm of torque, and it features two ride modes: Standard and Econ. Lastly, the top speed is limited to 50 km/h.
On the other hand, the Ola S1X comes with a 2.2 kWh battery pack, offering a certified range of 95 km, and its top speed is also better at 85 km/h. As for the TVS iQube, the 2.2 kWh battery pack (the first option) offers a range of 75 km and a top speed of 75 km/h. Clearly, Honda's rivals are far superior in terms of performance, offering much more range to the rider.
Honda QC1 Features
In the QC1, Honda doesn't offer advanced features such as a TFT screen or LED DRLs. However, the headlights are LED, there is one USB socket, and it comes with a 5-inch LCD display. This LCD screen lacks features like smartphone connectivity and an HD display. However, since there is no swappable battery, the under-seat storage offers 26 liters of space.
Rivals, like TVS iQube is packed with features LED DRLs, disc brakes with diamond cut wheels, 7 Inch TFT screen with SmartXonnect app, which unlocks features like turn-by-turn navigation, notifications, and more. In Ola, there is no TFT screen but still it gets all the important features like avigation, proximity unlock, and rider profiles. All of this is made possible through the Ola Electric app.
Price
The Honda QC1 is most likely to be priced between Rs 80,000 and 85,000, while the larger Honda Activa e will start at around Rs 1 lakh. The TVS iQube with a 2.2 kWh battery costs Rs 90,000, and the Ola S1X is priced at Rs 70,000. Looking at the rivals' battery packs and features, it will be interesting to see how Honda positions its product. It is also important to note that this is a Honda product, and reliability is a significant factor for potential electric scooter buyers.
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Verdict
Honda two-wheelers have finally stepped into the electric two-wheeler segment, and there are high chances that it will give the much-needed boost to this segment. It will also be interesting to see how these scooters ride and whether the battery swap provides the actual flexibility that the brand is promising.
