Honda Activa e: Honda’s evergreen Activa has shed its petrol habit and rolled into the electric age, stamped with Honda’s “e:” badge and a price tag that undercuts many rivals. Bookings kicked off on January 1, 2025, and the first deliveries are due from February in major metros.
A familiar name goes electric
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has repurposed the Activa’s proven chassis and frame for the Activa e:, but everything else feels fresh. The minimalist bodywork gets clean lines, an LED headlamp nested in the apron and a slim DRL on the handlebar cowl. Under the seat sit two swappable 1.5 kWh battery packs, driving a swingarm-mounted electric motor rated at 4.2 kW (peak 6 kW) and 22 Nm of torque.
Swappable batteries and charging ecosystem
Rather than tether you to a charging point, Honda is building a network of swapping stations where you simply pull out depleted modules and pop in fresh ones. Each 1.5 kWh battery weighs about 10.2 kg, so handling them isn’t a chore. A single full charge of both batteries yields a claimed 102 km of range under IDC testing—enough for a week’s worth of city hops on most commutes.
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Tech-savvy features in the RoadSync Duo
The Activa e: comes in two trims. The base model keeps things straightforward with a digital console, USB charging port and keyless start. Step up to the RoadSync Duo variant, and you get a 7-inch TFT display with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts, live battery-charging status and over-the-air updates. Both variants carry Honda’s smart key and a full-LED lighting setup.
Specs at a glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Motor power | 6 kW peak (4.2 kW rated) |
| Torque | 22 Nm |
| Range (single charge) | 102 km (IDC certified) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| 0–60 km/h | 7.3 seconds |
| Kerb weight | 118 kg (standard), 119 kg (Duo) |
| Battery capacity | 3 kWh (2 × 1.5 kWh swappable) |
| Riding modes | Eco, Standard, Sport |
Pricing and availability
The Activa e: Standard carries an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹1.17 lakh, while the RoadSync Duo commands ₹1.52 lakh. Honda has kicked off deliveries in Bengaluru first, with Mumbai and Delhi to follow in April. Select financing offers—like up to ₹7,500 cashback and 6.99% interest via IDFC First Bank—sweeten the deal.