Honda has officially launched the Activa E, an electric version of its best-selling scooter. Aimed at bringing familiar comfort and convenience into the electric era. This model retains the signature body and frame that millions of riders recognise. While introducing key upgrades for the Indian urban commuter. Beneath the classic silhouette, the Activa E, uses a pair of swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries. Each pack carries 1.5 kWh of capacity and together they enable a claimed driving range of 102 km under Indian Driving Cycle conditions. A 6 kW motor powers the scooter, delivering a top speed of 80 km/h and completing the sprint from 0-60 km/h in about 7.3 seconds.
Connectivity and usability receive a boost with this update. Riders gain access to three driving modes Econ, Standard and Sport to match their preferences between efficiency and performance. A digital instrument cluster integrated with Bluetooth ties the scooter to a smartphone for navigation and call alerts in the RoadSync Duo variant. Swappable batteries mean riders don’t always have to wait to charge Honda is rolling out a dedicated battery-swap network across select cities. Pricing for the launch in India starts at roughly ₹1.17 lakh for the base model. With the RoadSync Duo variant arriving at around ₹1.52 lakh. Honda intends to begin delivery in cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, aiming to expand to other regions as infrastructure develops.
The Activa e, aims to sit squarely in the commuter-EV segment. By offering a well-known name and dealer network paired with modern electric tech. For urban riders who value reliability and brand trust, this scooter presents a compelling option. That said, the model faces a few hurdles. The reliance on battery-swap stations means charging at home remains limited or absent. The under-seat storage also shrinks due to battery placement, which may affect practical convenience.
From a market perspective, Honda’s timing aligns with accelerating electric vehicle adoption in India. The Activa e, leverages one of the country most trusted two-wheelers. Adapts it for electric mobility rather than introducing a completely new machine. Its success will depend on how well Honda executes the battery-swap network. Keeps pricing competitive, and addresses real-world range and convenience expectations. Early indicators show the brand is serious manufacturing will take place in Karnataka and Honda has already begun deploying swapping infrastructure in Bengaluru and Delhi.
