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Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
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.
India Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Honda opens first-ever EV concept store in Bengaluru, launches BaaS lite plan for Activa e:
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has inaugurated its first-ever EV concept store at Mantri Square Mall, Malleshwaram in Bengaluru. Alongside the launch, Honda also announced a new BaaS (Battery as a Service) lite plan for its electric scooter Activa e:, priced at Rs 678/month, aimed at making EV ownership more accessible to a wider EV Concept Store is designed as an interactive space that highlights Honda's evolution in electrification and technological prowess. A central LED display engages visitors with dynamic storytelling, product highlights, and insights into Honda's journey. A dedicated history wall showcases the brand's milestones and legacy. advertisementThe product display zone features Honda's electric lineup, including the Activa e: and QC1, while the safe tech zone helps understand the engineering behind them, from PMS motors and hub motors to Honda's Mobile Power Pack (MPP) and battery swapping technology. Live demos of the Honda Power Pack Exchanger e: offer visitors a firsthand look at how seamless battery swaps enhance user convenience. For families, a kids interaction zone adds an element of fun and learning, making the store inclusive for all age its global innovations with local relevance, the store also displays a scale model of the Honda Jet, an electric racing go-kart (eGX) powered by Honda's swappable batteries, and the Moto Compacto, a foldable electric scooter ideal for urban commuters. Weighing just 19 kg, the Moto Compacto offers a 20km range and a top speed of 24kmph. advertisement Honda's Activa e:, powered by dual 1.5kWh swappable batteries, delivers a certified range of 102km on a full charge. As part of its push to democratise electric mobility, HMSI has rolled out a new BaaS Lite Plan, tailored for users with lighter daily travel needs. Priced at Rs 678 per month for up to 20kWh energy usage, this plan complements the existing basic and advance subscription packages, providing an affordable gateway into EV for Baas (Activa e:)Lite Plan – 20kWh/monthRs 678Basic Plan – 35 kWh/monthRs 1,999Advance Plan – 87kWh/monthRs 3,599Battery swapping will be enabled via Honda's network of Power Pack Exchanger e: stations, ensuring quick and hassle-free energy to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
