Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 3: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has officially entered the electric vehicle market with the launch of the ‘ACTIVA e:’ and ‘QC1’.
The introduction of the revered Activa brand in a completely electrified format alongside the QC1 is a significant move in HMSI’s dedication to promoting sustainable mobility in India.
Pre-orders will open on January 1, 2025, with deliveries expected to start in February 2025.
At the event, Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, remarked, “Today marks a crucial milestone as HMSI ventures into the electric mobility domain. The launch of ACTIVA e and QC1 is a significant step in our promise to sustainable mobility in India, aligning with Honda’s global ‘Triple Action to ZERO’ initiative aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, focusing on carbon neutrality, clean energy, and resource circulation. With our EV strategy now underway, HMSI is dedicated to developing one of India’s top electric vehicle ecosystems.”
Yogesh Mathur, Director of Sales and Marketing at HMSI added, “We are thrilled to debut in the Indian EV landscape with not just one, but two innovative electric vehicles, marking a pivotal step towards sustainability through cleaner mobility solutions. Aligned with global standards, these new two-wheelers are here to electrify your aspirations.”
The all-new ACTIVA e represents a significant leap into electric mobility, while preserving the brand’s iconic heritage. Its design seamlessly merges the familiar Activa shape with modern, sophisticated features, creating a new look that honors both tradition and progress. Outfitted with a fully LED headlight and tail lamp complemented by cheerful DRLs, the ACTIVA e is designed to illuminate the road with style, presenting a sleek and striking profile that is both bold and elegant.
The innovative Honda QC1 offers a personal mobility solution characterized by fluid design and advanced engineering. Its elegant styling reflects sophistication, with smooth body lines gracefully flowing across its surface.
Featuring a streamlined design complete with LED headlights and tail lamps, along with clearly visible winkers, the new QC1 is set to make a statement on the road.