Honda Activa-e: Electric Scooter Launch: Know price, specifications, features and more

Honda recently unveiled its first electric scooter, the Activa-e. Honda is gearing up to launch the much-anticipated Honda Activa Electric in February. It will directly compete with leading electric scooters like the Vida V2, Bajaj Chetak 2903, Ola S1 X, and TVS i-Qube. This new electric variant of Honda's best-selling Activa series will be available in attractive colors.

Each battery pack provides 1.5kWh of power, delivering a range of up to 102 km on a single charge. The scooter accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 80 km/h. Powering the scooter is an electric motor mounted near the rear wheel, generating 8 hp and 22 Nm of torque, promising a smooth and responsive ride.

Charging the Honda Activa Electric is convenient, with the included home charger capable of fully recharging the battery in about 6 hours and 50 minutes or reaching an 80% charge within 4 hours and 30 minutes. Manufactured at Honda's Narsapura plant near Bengaluru, the Activa Electric will initially be available in major cities.

The Honda Activa Electric is packed with premium features. It boasts 12-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, a flat footboard for added comfort, and a stylish single-piece dual-tone seat. The scooter is illuminated by all-LED lights. A unique feature is its 7-inch color TFT instrument console.

Advanced functionalities like Smart Find, Smart Safe, Smart Unlock, and Smart Start offer enhanced security and ease of use. Honda introduces an innovative Battery as a Service (BaaS) plan with the Activa Electric. This initiative allows customers to rent the battery with structured costs based on the distance traveled.