Herald Rider vs Honda QC1

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

Herald Rider price starts at Rs. 87,660, which is Rs. 2,362 cheaper than the base variant of Honda QC1, priced at Rs. 90,022. If you're deciding between the Rider and QC1, the Rider is the better pick for affordability and charging time.

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Rider vs QC1 Comparison Summary

Specification Herald RiderHonda QC1
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 87,660Rs. 90,022
Range Not Available80 km/charge
Battery capacity Not Available1.5 Kwh
Charging time 3-4 Hr6.5 Hr
Kerb weight Not Available89.5 Kg

Rider vs QC1 Key Highlights

Basic Info Herald Rider STDHonda QC1 STD
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Brand Name Herald Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 87,660 Check On Road Price Rs. 90,022 Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
Herald Rider Colors
Honda QC1 Colors
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range Not Available 80 km/charge
Charging Time 3-4 Hr 6.5 Hr
Starting Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 4,001 Rider Insurance Rs. 4,043 QC1 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Claimed Top Speed
25 km/Hr
50 km/Hr
Motor Torque
Not Available
77 Nm
Motor Waterproofing Rating
Not Available
IP67
Dedicated Charger Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Charger Warranty
1 Year
3 Years
No. Of Batteries
Not Available
1
Continuous Power
800 Watt
Not Available
Battery Warranty
1.3 Years
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Motor Warranty
3 Year Years
Not Available
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum

0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
9.4s
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
9.4s
Scooter Speed
Not Available
high

Suspension-Front
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
5 Step Adjustable Hydraulic

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :- 90/90-12, Rear :- 90/100-10
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800mm
704 mm
Load carrying capacity
200 kg
Not Available
Front Storage Compartment
Not Available
1.45 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1826*701*1129 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1275 mm
Length
Not Available
1826 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
169 mm
Height
Not Available
1129 mm
Width
Not Available
701 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Available
89.5 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
110 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Li-ion
Motor Type
BLDC Motor Waterproof
BLDC
Motor Power
2 kW
1.8 kW
Claimed range
Not Available
80 km/charge
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Conventional Charging Time
3 Hours - 4 Hours
6 Hours 50 Minutes
Range
Not Available
80 km/charge
Headlight
DRL
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
1.5 Kwh
Charging Time
3-4 Hr
6.5 Hr
Charging Time(0-80%)
Not Available
4 Hrs 30 Min
Seat Opening Switch
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Not Available
Under Bone
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Econ,Standard
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Gradeability
Not Available
7°
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Yes
26 L
Charger Output
Not Available
330 W
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000

Pros and Cons

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Honda QC1
  • Looks futuristic and elegant, Available in 5 different colour options, Good enough power for short city commutes
Honda QC1
  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity features, Might feel under powered at times with just a 50kmph top speed, Gets a small 1
  • 5kWh battery pack
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