2 days ago
Honda opens first EV concept store in Bengaluru, introduces subscription for Activa e
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
(HMSI) has opened its first EV Concept Store in India at Mantri Square Mall, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. The store marks a key step in HMSI's electric mobility roadmap and aims to showcase the company's progress in electrification, battery-swapping technology, and product innovation.
Alongside the store launch, HMSI announced a new BaaS (
Battery as a Service
) Lite Plan for its electric scooter, Activa e, priced at ₹678 per month for 20kWh of energy use. The plan is designed for users with limited daily travel needs and supplements the existing Basic and Advance BaaS subscription options.
Inside the EV concept store
The Concept Store features a central LED display offering interactive content on Honda's mobility solutions, a history wall tracing key milestones, and several product exhibits. The Product Display Zone features models such as the Activa e and QC1, while a
Safe Tech Zone
displays technical components like motors, batteries, and the Honda Power Pack Exchanger e, which supports battery swapping for Activa e.
Other exhibits include a scale model of the Honda Jet, the Moto Compacto foldable scooter, and the eGX electric go-kart powered by swappable batteries. The store also features a Kids Interaction Zone to engage younger visitors.
Activa e and subscription options
The Activa e is equipped with two 1.5 kWh swappable batteries developed by Honda Motor Co., Japan, and managed by
Honda Power Pack Energy India
(HEID). The scooter has a claimed range of 102 km on a full charge. Customers can access battery swapping services through designated Honda swapping stations.
HMSI's newly announced subscription pricing for Activa e includes:
Lite Plan (20kWh/month) – ₹678Basic Plan (35kWh/month) – ₹1,999Advance Plan (87kWh/month) – ₹3,599
These subscription models are aimed at offering flexible ownership and usage options for a broader segment of customers.
