KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Honda electric two wheelers to feature Honda Mobile Power Packs battery.
- The first electric scooter will be the electric Activa.
- They will create products using their ICE assets.
- Year 2026-2030 will be dedicated for the EV exansion.
Honda, the global leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has revealed its plans to develop electric scooters and bikes for both domestic and international markets. Late to the party, typical of Japanese companies, Honda is developing battery swapping tech and creating new products based on the existing ICE assets.
The first product to roll out in its EV avatar will most likely be the e-Activa, which is projected to launch somewhere next year (2025). There are a lot of interesting things to talk about, which I have mentioned below. Before that, swiftly join the 91Wheels WhatsApp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Honda e-Activa
The Activa, the most reliable and popular scooter in India, will soon be electrified, and its batteries are expected to provide a range of around 100 km, with performance comparable to that of a 110cc engine. Additionally, the batteries used will be Honda Mobile Power Packs, which are swappable lithium-ion batteries created through a partnership between Honda and Panasonic.
So, when it is released, expect features like a digital screen, Bluetooth connectivity, and turn-by-turn navigation. Upon launch, it will do a head to head with TVS i-Qube, Ola S1 and Ather Rizta.
Multiple Battery Technology
New lithium-ion batteries, which will be more affordable, will be manufactured in Asia, and Honda states that they will be accessible in the market. Additionally, they want to dedicate the years 2026-2030 to global expansion and maintain their position, just as they have done for ICE vehicles.
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Verdict
Honda, this name is synonymous with reliability, performance, and trust. Yes, they are very late to the party, but history shows that they never jump into anything quickly without fully understanding it. Whenever they do enter the market, they bring the world a new innovation. So, let's wait for the all new e-Activa and see how it turn out.
