Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India forays into electric mobility segment

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Wednesday 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 and CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Today is a very significant day as HMSI steps into the electric mobility space. The introduction of ACTIVA e: and QC1 marks a defining step in our commitment to sustainable mobility in India. It is in line with Honda’s global ‘Triple Action to ZERO’ concept to realise 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. This is a milestone moment in Honda’s journey to electrification, and with every step forward, we are focused on building a future that is safer, more sustainable and meets the evolving needs of our society.”