New Honda Activa E: Amid the growing popularity of electric vehicles in India, Honda Activa e has made a bang entry. This electric scooter has been launched at a starting price of Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom). Japanese manufacturer Honda has introduced it in two variants. Let’s know its 5 key points, which make it the most special.
Simple and attractive design
Honda Activa e:
The design is quite spectacular. Its LED headlight on the front apron and LED DRLs on the handlebar cowl give it a stylish look. Light silver accents on the side panel and flush-fitting pillion footrest give it a premium feel. Its rear is also great, where LED taillight with a dark smoke effect is given.
It is available in 5 beautiful color options. It has color options like Pearl Shallow Blue, Pearl Serenity Blue, Pearl Misty White, Matte Foggy Silver Metallic and Pearl Igneous Black.
Swappable batteries
The specialty of the scooter is its two swappable batteries of 1.5 kWh, which together give a capacity of 3kWh. Honda claims that it offers a range of 102 km on a single charge. However, there is no option to charge the batteries at home. Riders will have to use Honda’s battery swapping stations for battery charging. Currently, 84 stations are available in Bengaluru and soon they will be installed in Mumbai and Delhi as well.
TFT display and connectivity
Honda Activa e:
The top-spec variant is equipped with a TFT display, which offers Bluetooth connectivity. It has features like incoming call alert and navigation. The layout of the display is clean and clear, but it is not a touchscreen. There is a toggle switch on the left handlebar to control the settings.
Performance and specifications
The Honda Activa e has a swingarm-mounted motor, which gives a power of 6kW. This scooter can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in just 7.3 seconds.
This scooter has three riding modes – Eco, Standard and Sport mode. Its top speed is 80 km/h.
Variants and price
Honda Activa E is available in two variants. The standard variant is priced at Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom). The RoadSync variant is priced at Rs 1.52 lakh (ex-showroom). Its bookings have started at all Honda dealerships.
