Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025

TusharK · 16th September 2024, 09:57

Honda has confirmed that its first electric scooter for the Indian market will debut in March 2025. Tsutsumu Otani, President, CEO and MD of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, recently revealed this while speaking to the media.

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According to media reports, the production of Honda’s e-scooter is expected to commence in December this year. It will be manufactured at a dedicated assembly line for electric 2-wheelers set up at its Karnataka plant.

While technical details of the Honda electric scooter are not known, rumours suggest that it could be called Activa Electric. It will compete with the likes of the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube and the Hero Vida V1. Besides the legacy brands, start-ups like Ola Electric and Ather Energy will also pose a tough challenge to Honda’s first e-scooter.

Source: Autocar India

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Buzzard_storme · 16th September 2024, 14:43

Looks like someone squashed the front nose of Ather!
If they can shake the market with a reliable product, it will be tough going for Ather and Ola!

Spikky-ZX Throt · 16th September 2024, 16:11

Seems like an Ola and Ather Hybrid, though I wonder if the reliability of the bikes are as good as the IC ones. Then other players will have a tough competition.

TusharK · 4th November 2024, 11:15

Honda’s first electric 2-wheeler for India to use LFP batteries

Honda plans to launch its first India-specific electric 2-wheeler next year. New details of what is said to be a mass-market scooter like the Activa have now been revealed.

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As per the recently released Honda Report 2024, the brand’s first pure-electric offering for India will use Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. The current range of EVs from Honda utilise Nickel Cobalt Manganese cells. However, the company is working on LFP cells that will be offered on models launched from 2025 onwards.

Honda will introduce its next-gen batteries by the end of this decade. It is said that these next-gen battery packs will be more affordable and promote further adoption and expansion of EVs.

Honda plans to leverage its expertise in ICE vehicles to develop and efficiently market a variety of electric 2-wheelers. Modularization will be the key to achieving this. The bike maker plans to incorporate modular platforms and other innovations to reduce assembly line length by approximately 40%.

2024 marks the beginning of Honda’s global expansion plans for electric 2-wheelers, starting with the launch of a global model in Indonesia, followed by Japan and Europe. Honda has defined the period up to 2026 as the ‘market entry phase’, 2026-2030 will be the ‘business expansion phase’ and post-2030 will be the ‘full-scale business growth phase.’

Source: ET Auto

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Raskolnikov.R · 4th November 2024, 11:47

I'd be more comfortable if it's a Chinese auto manufacturer embarking on adapting LFP for the two-wheeler market. Maybe, BYD? Yes!

Honda? No!

The truth remains that the Chinese dominate the battery electric vehicle market. I'm not yet aware of many LFP battery technologies in the two-wheeler domain.

I, for one, would love to sign up for one, provided the additional battery will be used to produce more power, and not merely extend the range.

I'm sure Honda isn't producing its EV scooter for the likes of me, who was never a fan of the Activa.

Time, I'm afraid, isn't on Honda's side. They need a sure-shot winner. And I don't know if they'll get the LFP tech will give them an upper hand.

Thoughts?

TusharK · 11th November 2024, 17:54

Honda might debut its first e-scooter for India on November 27

Honda is gearing up to reveal its first pure electric 2-wheeler for the Indian market. The new model, which is expected to be an electric scooter, could be unveiled on November 27.

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Honda’s first electric 2-wheeler for India is likely to be an electric version of the popular Activa. The company has already said that it plans to leverage its ICE platform to develop electric 2-wheelers.

The performance of the new electric scooter will be on par with the Activa 110. It is likely to use Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, offering a range of around 100 km on a single charge.

The new e-scooter from Honda will compete with models like the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ather Rizta, and Ola S1.

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Sebring · 12th November 2024, 06:25

My apartment doesnt allow electric vehicle charging. But I see that Honda is equipping every dealership with battery swap infrastructure, and (as luck has it) there is one, just a KM from my place. This is important for me, that Honda thought ahead and I will certainly buy this scooter.

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Originally Posted by Raskolnikov.R

I'd be more comfortable if it's a Chinese auto manufacturer embarking on adapting LFP for the two-wheeler market. Maybe, BYD? Yes!

Venkatesh · 12th November 2024, 16:30

Honda’s first e-scooter new teaser

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https://youtu.be/VB7VcmXwaDQ?si=pE0ieyYhbRWDwTTE

peddagunda · 12th November 2024, 16:44

This will be a game changer in 2-wheeler EVs for sure. No other brand commands respect like "Activa" does. Honda would be wise to name this as Activa EV.

Venkatesh · 15th November 2024, 14:16

New teaser

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https://youtu.be/jfHsemcjT7E?si=K1DTDM8Nql8Flcio

PreludeSH · 15th November 2024, 15:00

Among all those Activa buyers, even if small percentage think about getting a electric Activa as upgrade, they will have big success.

Honda can try to be a leader by introducing a EV motorcyle

sapien · 18th November 2024, 01:07

Now that the market leader is bringing in an electric scoot, I think the time is right to deploy good amount of cash in associated stocks!

aashish.shah · 18th November 2024, 11:23

Honda is a customer survey company, it will give only and only what the customer wants and nothing more, a classic example of this is the active. in the 15 odd years the scooter has been around there has been little to no innovation.

I would not be surprise if this EV from honda is a no nonsense scooter, giving good range and an sturdy engine period after all this is what the Indian ev motorist is looking for isn't it ?

Venkatesh · 18th November 2024, 11:42

New teaser reveals range and ride modes.

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https://youtu.be/nsCCFGVMO2k?si=YILj7JnS6XgLRWVZ

Santy19 · 18th November 2024, 12:33

So it seems there will be 2 products on offer, one based on existing activa platform and other based on CUV:e platform, and CUV:e being the more premium one with touchscreen, navigation and probably more range

As we are teased with more and more details, its quite clear that CUV:e based scooter is targeted at the Athers, Olas of the world and the Activa based scooter is targeting the Chinese Imports/Kits.

It remains to know which of these will have the swappable batteries or both will have the swappable batteries.

The plan/product seems promising all it remains to see is the pricing, it will make or break the product

16th September 2024, 09:57	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,420 Thanked: 65,682 Times	Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 Honda has confirmed that its first electric scooter for the Indian market will debut in March 2025. Tsutsumu Otani, President, CEO and MD of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, recently revealed this while speaking to the media. According to media reports, the production of Honda’s e-scooter is expected to commence in December this year. It will be manufactured at a dedicated assembly line for electric 2-wheelers set up at its Karnataka plant. While technical details of the Honda electric scooter are not known, rumours suggest that it could be called Activa Electric. It will compete with the likes of the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube and the Hero Vida V1. Besides the legacy brands, start-ups like Ola Electric and Ather Energy will also pose a tough challenge to Honda’s first e-scooter. Source: Autocar India Link to Team-BHP News
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Buzzard_storme BHPian Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 69 Thanked: 179 Times	Re: Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 Looks like someone squashed the front nose of Ather! If they can shake the market with a reliable product, it will be tough going for Ather and Ola!
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Spikky-ZX Throt BHPian Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Chennai Posts: 27 Thanked: 36 Times	Re: Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 Seems like an Ola and Ather Hybrid, though I wonder if the reliability of the bikes are as good as the IC ones. Then other players will have a tough competition. Last edited by KarthikK : 16th September 2024 at 16:12. Reason: Minor edits
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TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,420 Thanked: 65,682 Times	Re: Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 Honda’s first electric 2-wheeler for India to use LFP batteries Honda plans to launch its first India-specific electric 2-wheeler next year. New details of what is said to be a mass-market scooter like the Activa have now been revealed. As per the recently released Honda Report 2024, the brand’s first pure-electric offering for India will use Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. The current range of EVs from Honda utilise Nickel Cobalt Manganese cells. However, the company is working on LFP cells that will be offered on models launched from 2025 onwards. Honda will introduce its next-gen batteries by the end of this decade. It is said that these next-gen battery packs will be more affordable and promote further adoption and expansion of EVs. Honda plans to leverage its expertise in ICE vehicles to develop and efficiently market a variety of electric 2-wheelers. Modularization will be the key to achieving this. The bike maker plans to incorporate modular platforms and other innovations to reduce assembly line length by approximately 40%. 2024 marks the beginning of Honda’s global expansion plans for electric 2-wheelers, starting with the launch of a global model in Indonesia, followed by Japan and Europe. Honda has defined the period up to 2026 as the ‘market entry phase’, 2026-2030 will be the ‘business expansion phase’ and post-2030 will be the ‘full-scale business growth phase.’ Source: ET Auto Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by TusharK : 4th November 2024 at 11:16.
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Raskolnikov.R BHPian Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 200 Thanked: 623 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Re: Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 I'd be more comfortable if it's a Chinese auto manufacturer embarking on adapting LFP for the two-wheeler market. Maybe, BYD? Yes! Honda? No! The truth remains that the Chinese dominate the battery electric vehicle market. I'm not yet aware of many LFP battery technologies in the two-wheeler domain. I, for one, would love to sign up for one, provided the additional battery will be used to produce more power, and not merely extend the range. I'm sure Honda isn't producing its EV scooter for the likes of me, who was never a fan of the Activa. Time, I'm afraid, isn't on Honda's side. They need a sure-shot winner. And I don't know if they'll get the LFP tech will give them an upper hand. Thoughts?
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TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,420 Thanked: 65,682 Times	Re: Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 Honda might debut its first e-scooter for India on November 27 Honda is gearing up to reveal its first pure electric 2-wheeler for the Indian market. The new model, which is expected to be an electric scooter, could be unveiled on November 27. Honda’s first electric 2-wheeler for India is likely to be an electric version of the popular Activa. The company has already said that it plans to leverage its ICE platform to develop electric 2-wheelers. The performance of the new electric scooter will be on par with the Activa 110. It is likely to use Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, offering a range of around 100 km on a single charge. The new e-scooter from Honda will compete with models like the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ather Rizta, and Ola S1. Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by TusharK : 11th November 2024 at 17:56.
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peddagunda BHPian Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 61 Thanked: 109 Times	Re: Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 This will be a game changer in 2-wheeler EVs for sure. No other brand commands respect like "Activa" does. Honda would be wise to name this as Activa EV.
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aashish.shah Newbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 19 Thanked: 12 Times	Re: Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 Honda is a customer survey company, it will give only and only what the customer wants and nothing more, a classic example of this is the active. in the 15 odd years the scooter has been around there has been little to no innovation. I would not be surprise if this EV from honda is a no nonsense scooter, giving good range and an sturdy engine period after all this is what the Indian ev motorist is looking for isn't it ?
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Santy19 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Mumbai Posts: 48 Thanked: 306 Times	Re: Honda’s first electric scooter for India confirmed for March 2025 So it seems there will be 2 products on offer, one based on existing activa platform and other based on CUV:e platform, and CUV:e being the more premium one with touchscreen, navigation and probably more range As we are teased with more and more details, its quite clear that CUV:e based scooter is targeted at the Athers, Olas of the world and the Activa based scooter is targeting the Chinese Imports/Kits. It remains to know which of these will have the swappable batteries or both will have the swappable batteries. The plan/product seems promising all it remains to see is the pricing, it will make or break the product
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