New Delhi/Bangalore: The wait is finally over. The scooter that drives half of India has officially gone electric.
Starting today, January 1, 2026, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has opened bookings for the all-new Activa e: and the sporty QC1. If you were waiting to buy an electric scooter that isn’t from a startup, this is your moment.
1. Honda Activa e: Pricing & Bookings Live
- Price: The Activa e starts at an attractive ₹1,18,147 (Ex-showroom) for the Standard variant. The top-end ‘RoadSync Duo’ variant costs ₹1.52 Lakh.
- Booking Amount: You can book it online or at select dealerships for ₹5,000.
- Availability: Initially, sales are live only in Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai. Deliveries begin in February.
2. The “Game Changer” Feature: Battery Swapping
Unlike the Ola or Ather scooters where you wait hours to charge, the Activa e uses Honda Mobile Power Pack e: technology.
- How it works: It comes with two removable batteries under the seat. When you run low on charge, you don’t plug it in. You simply visit a “Honda e:Swap” station (500+ installed in Bangalore/Delhi), swap your empty batteries for fully charged ones in 2 minutes, and drive off.
- Range: Claimed range is 102 km per charge (ideal for city commutes).
3. Kia Seltos 2026: Price Announcement Tomorrow
In the SUV world, all eyes are on Kia India.
- The News: Kia will announce the official prices for the 2026 Kia Seltos Facelift tomorrow, January 2.
- What to Expect: The new model features a massive “Triple Screen” dashboard (borrowed from EVs), a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS as standard on mid-variants.
- Leaked Price: Dealers hint at a starting price of ₹11.50 Lakh.
4. Royal Enfield’s “Electric Scrambler” Leaked
A viral image is trending among bikers today.
- The Leak: Patent images of the Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 (Scrambler) have surfaced online.
- Look: It features rugged tyres, a beak-like fender, and a retro-future design. It is expected to launch in Late 2026 as a premium lifestyle EV bike.
FAQs
No. The Activa e is designed exclusively for battery swapping. It does not have a charging port for a home plug. This means you need to live near a Swap Station. If you want home charging, this scooter is not for you.
No. The Activa 6G and 125 (Petrol) will continue to be sold alongside the electric version for many years.
It tops out at 80 km/ph, which is sufficient for city flyovers but slower than the Ola S1 Pro (120 km/ph).
Disclaimer
Prices mentioned are ex-showroom Delhi and subject to state subsidies. Availability of swap stations depends on your location.
