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SIAM Reports Zero Production for Honda Activa e: and QC1 Over Last Three Months in India
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) reported no production of its Activa e: and QC1 electric scooters from August to October 2025, following a launch in February. From February to July, 11,168 units were produced, but only 5,201 were dispatched, leading to unsold stock. Sales heavily favored the QC1, with 86% of EV sales, while the Activa e: lagged significantly.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Nov 21, 2025, 07:27 PM IST
SIAM Reports Zero Production for Honda Activa e: and QC1 Over Last Three Months in India
According to SIAM data, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) reported zero production of the Activa e: and QC1 electric scooters in August, September, and October 2025. The dip comes six months after the company launched its electric two-wheeler operations in February 2025.
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Between February and July, Honda produced 11,168 units of both models combined. However, only 5,201 units were dispatched to dealers during the same period, leaving a large volume of unsold stock. This mismatch may explain why no new units were built in the following months.
Sales Skewed Toward the QC1
Sales figures show a wide gap between the two models. The QC1 accounted for 86 percent of Honda’s EV sales, with 4,252 units sold. The Activa e: registered only 698 units. The QC1’s fixed battery and home-charging option likely helped its demand. In contrast, the Activa e: relies entirely on Honda’s swappable battery network.
Limited Availability and Charging Network
The Activa e: is sold in only three cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, where Honda operates its battery-swapping system. Meanwhile, the QC1 is available in six cities, including Hyderabad, Pune and Chandigarh.
Both models face strong competition from other electric scooters that offer a higher range or performance in a similar price range. These market factors also appear to be influencing sales.
Honda Activa e: - Technical Details
Powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 6.8 bhp, Honda claims that the Activa e: can accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 80 kmph. Its two 1.5 kWh swappable batteries provide a claimed range of 102 km. The model includes a 7-inch TFT display and RoadSync Duo app connectivity.
Honda QC1 - Technical Details
The QC1 has a fixed 1.5 kWh battery with an 80 km claimed range. Charging takes 4 hours 30 minutes to 80 percent and 6 hours 50 minutes for a full charge. Its in-wheel motor produces 2.4 bhp and supports a top speed of 50 kmph. A 5-inch LCD display, Type-C charging port and 26-litre storage complete the setup.
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