Honda Activa e vs Honda QC1

Last Updated: August 24, 2026

Honda QC1 price starts at Rs. 90,708, which is Rs. 27,439 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Activa e, priced at Rs. 1.18 Lakh. In terms of range, the Activa e offers a claimed 102 km/charge, while the QC1 delivers 80 km/charge. On the performance front, the Activa e uses a 3 Kwh battery and the QC1 a 1.5 Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Activa e and QC1, the QC1 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Activa e stands out for range.

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Activa e vs QC1 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Activa eHonda QC1
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.18 LakhRs. 90,708
Range 102 km/charge80 km/charge
Battery capacity 3 Kwh1.5 Kwh
Charging time Not Available6.5 Hr
Kerb weight 118 Kg89.5 Kg

Activa e vs QC1 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Activa e STDHonda QC1 STD
Rating
64 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.18 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 90,708 Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
Honda Activa e Colors
Honda QC1 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 102 km/charge 80 km/charge
Charging Time Not Available 6.5 Hr
Starting Remote Start,Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 5,342 Activa e Insurance Rs. 5,694 QC1 Insurance
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Claimed Top Speed
80 km/Hr
50 km/Hr
Motor Torque
22 Nm
77 Nm
Battery Swap Capability
Yes
Not Available
Motor Waterproofing Rating
Not Available
IP67
Dedicated Charger Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Charger Warranty
Not Available
3 Years
No. Of Batteries
2
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Not Available
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
5 Step Adjustable Hydraulic

Tyre Size
Front :- 90/90-12,  Rear :- 110/80-12
Front :- 90/90-12, Rear :- 90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
704 mm
Removable battery weight
10.2 kg
Not Available
Seat Length
675 mm
Not Available
Front Storage Compartment
500 ml
1.45 L
Length*Width*Height
1854*700*1125 mm3
1826*701*1129 mm3
Wheelbase
1310 mm
1275 mm
Length
1854 mm
1826 mm
Ground Clearance
171 mm
169 mm
Height
1125 mm
1129 mm
Width
700 mm
701 mm
Kerb Weight
118 Kg
89.5 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
160 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
110 mm

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

Frame Type
Under Bone
Under Bone
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Econ,Standard,Sport
Econ,Standard
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Keyfob
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
15:9 Dashboard Aspect Ratio
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Remote Start,Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Gradeability
13°
7°
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
26 L
Charger Output
Not Available
330 W
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Activa e
  • The silhouette is similar to its ICE counterpart and it is a design that has been loved by the masses
  • 102km of claimed riding range should make it adequate for approximately four days of daily commuting
  • Batteries are swappable via stations which eliminates the the need to wait for the scooter to charge
  • The 7.0-inch TFT looks nice and also gets turn-by-turn navigation
Honda QC1
  • Looks futuristic and elegant, Available in 5 different colour options, Good enough power for short city commutes
Honda Activa e
  • Because of the swappable battery tech, there is no under seat storage space
  • Base variant misses out on Honda RoadSync Duo connectivity features
  • Will only be available in Delhi Bengaluru and Mumbai in the first phase
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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