Honda has introduced its new electric scooter, the Honda QC3, which is the company's third model in the electric scooter segment. Previously, Honda had released the QC1 and Activa e models. Despite successes in selling gasoline scooters, the company has not yet achieved similar success in the field of electric vehicles.
The family electric scooter from the brand is equipped with a 3 kWh battery. According to Honda, the charging time for this scooter from zero to 80 percent is only 2 hours and 40 minutes. The Honda QC3 will compete in the Indian market with players such as TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak.
The price of the Honda QC3 is set at 1.35 lakh rupees, including export duties. Currently, this scooter is available only in five cities: Delhi, Agra, Katak, Surat, and Kollam. Meanwhile, the TVS iQube, with a 3.1 kWh battery, costs 1.30 lakh rupees with export duties, and it can be found in most cities without issues with delivery or availability.
The Honda QC3 is equipped with a 3.0 kWh battery, with a claimed range of 145 kilometers. In contrast, the TVS iQube offers several battery pack options; the option with a 3.1 kWh battery has a claimed range of 123 kilometers. Thus, on paper, the Honda scooter demonstrates a greater driving range.
Furthermore, in terms of charging time, the Honda QC3 appears more efficient, as it charges to 80 percent in 2 hours and 40 minutes, whereas the charging time for the TVS iQube exceeds 4 hours. Both scooters have a spacious under-seat storage capacity of 32 liters.
In terms of technical specifications, the Honda QC3 appears to be the stronger option compared to the iQube, thanks to faster charging time and greater range. However, the biggest problem for the Honda QC3 remains the issue of availability: it is currently limited to five cities, and the company has not yet provided information on its delivery date.
On the other hand, the TVS iQube is a more established choice, as it is among the best-selling electric scooters every month. If a consumer needs a reliable family scooter, the TVS iQube currently seems to be the more preferable option.
