{"id":1302891,"date":"2025-11-23T08:54:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T03:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1302891"},"modified":"2025-11-23T08:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T03:25:13","slug":"honda-stops-production-of-electric-activa-over-poor-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/honda-stops-production-of-electric-activa-over-poor-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Honda Stops Production Of Electric Activa Over Poor Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Honda Motorcycle &amp; Scooter India, which entered the electric two-wheeler segment earlier this year with the Activa e: and QC1, has stopped production of both models since August 2025. The development comes as a surprise, given the company\u2019s strong legacy in India\u2019s scooter market and high expectations from its electric offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">xr:d:DAFJXnUyJhw:4,j:32972477931,t:22081603<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) data, not a single unit of the Activa e: or QC1 has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/auto\/honda-activa-e-qc1-electric-scooters-face-production-pause-since-august-9680874\">rolled<\/a> off assembly lines in the past three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Over 11,000 Units Produced\u2014but Nearly Half Remain Unsold<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between February and July 2025, Honda manufactured <strong>11,168 units<\/strong> of its two electric scooters. However, only <strong>5,201 units (46.6%)<\/strong> were dispatched to dealerships. This large volume of unsold stock is believed to be a key reason behind the production pause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking it down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>QC1:<\/strong> 4,461 units dispatched<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activa e::<\/strong> 740 units dispatched<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The QC1 accounted for a massive <strong>86% of total sales<\/strong>, while the Activa e: lagged significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why QC1 Outperformed the Activa e:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors contributed to the QC1\u2019s stronger performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. More Attractive Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Activa e::<\/strong> \u20b91.17 lakh (ex-showroom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>QC1:<\/strong> \u20b990,022 (ex-showroom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u20b927,000 price gap worked heavily in QC1\u2019s favour, especially in India\u2019s competitive EV market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Portable Charger Advantage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers prefer EVs that charge at home without needing external support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>QC1:<\/strong> Comes with a portable charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activa e::<\/strong> Depends entirely on Honda\u2019s swappable battery network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This dependency limited adoption, especially where swappable stations are scarce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Wider City Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>QC1:<\/strong> Available in 6 cities \u2014 Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activa e::<\/strong> Available in just 3 cities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited availability directly reduced Activa e: sales traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Competitive EV Market Adds Pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Honda\u2019s EVs face stiff competition from leading brands like <strong>Bajaj, TVS, Ather, Ola, and Hero MotoCorp<\/strong>, all offering similarly priced or better-equipped electric scooters. In this environment, any mismatch in pricing, charging convenience, or availability can severely affect sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Honda has not announced a restart timeline. The company may soon recalibrate pricing, charging infrastructure strategy, or distribution plans to revive demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, the production pause reflects a critical lesson: in India\u2019s fast-growing EV market, even big brands must align with consumer expectations on price, convenience, and accessibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honda Motorcycle &amp; Scooter India, which entered the electric two-wheeler segment earlier this year with the Activa e: and QC1, has stopped production of both models since August 2025. The development comes as a surprise, given the company\u2019s strong legacy in India\u2019s scooter market and high expectations from its electric offerings. 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