Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio by unveiling the new QC3 electric scooter. The new model becomes the third electric scooter in the Indian market after Activa e: and QC1. The Honda QC3 is powered by a 3 kWh battery combined with an electric motor with a hub. The company claims that it can ride for a distance of 145 km on a full charge. The battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 2 hours and 40 minutes, while a full charge takes four hours. In Honda’s EV lineup, the QC3 sits above the QC1 in terms of both specs and equipment.The company is expected to announce its opening time and pricing closer to its market.Design-wise, the QC3 achieves a simple and modern design for everyday use. The front apron houses the headlamp and turn signals, while it has LED DRLs. It also gets a flat seat and a long one-piece seat.The scooter comes with a TFT instrument display that supports Honda RoadSync connectivity and navigation. On the hardware front, the QC3 rides on alloy wheels and features telescopic front forks, rear shock absorbers and a front brake.Honda currently retails QC1 and Activa e: in India, although the models are available only in selected cities as the company gradually increases its EV network. The QC1 uses a fixed 1.5 kWh battery, offers an IDC certified range of 80 km and has a top speed of 50 km/h.The Activa e:, on the other hand, is priced from Rs 1.20 lakh and uses two 1.5 kWh replaceable battery packs, giving it a combined capacity of 3 kWh. It offers an IDC approved range of 102 km.
