Business Reporter :
HONDA Motorcycle & Scooter
India (HMSI) on Tuesday ushered into the next era of mobility with the introduction of‘ACTIVA e:’ and ‘QC1’ in the electric
vehicle segment. The unveiling
of the iconic Activa brand in an
all-new electrified avatar along
with the QC1 marks a pivotal
moment in the brand’s commitment to sustainable mobility in India. The debut of HMSI’s
first-ever EVs took place in
Bengaluru, Karnataka. Bookings
for the same will begin on
January 1, 2025, and deliveries
will commence from February
2025 onwards.
Introducing Honda’s maiden
EVs for the Indian market,
Tsutsumu Otani, Managing
Director, President & CEO,
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter
India, said, “The introduction of
ACTIVA e:and QC1 marksa defining step in our commitment to
sustainable mobility in India. It
is in line with Honda’s global
‘Triple Action to ZERO’ concept
to realize carbon neutrality by
2050, which focuses on three
areas: carbon neutrality, clean
energy, and resource circulation.
With our EV roadmap now in
the execution phase, HMSI is
committed to build one of India’s
best EV ecosystems.”
Commenting on the unveil,
Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales
and Marketing, Honda
Motorcycle & Scooter India, said,
“We are ecstatic to mark our
entry into the Indian EV market
with not just one but two all-new
electric vehicles, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards achieving sustainability by providing cleaner
mobility solutions.”
The ACTIVA e:’s design blends
the beloved Activa silhouette with
modern, sophisticated elements,
giving it a fresh yet familiar look
that speaks about both tradition
& innovation. The new Honda
QC1 is a personal mobility solution that combines fluidic design
and sophisticated engineering.
Its seamless styling symbolizes
elegance with its smooth body
lines flowing across the surface.
Sporting a sleek design withLED
headlights & tail lamp, as well as
clear winkers, the new QC1 is set
to make a statement on the road.
Both the EV models will be
manufactured at HMSI’s
Narsapura plant near Bengaluru
in Karnataka