Honda QC1

In pictures

The QC1 is a rather simple e-scooter from Honda that uses a fixed battery pack with 1.5kWh capacity.

It has a claimed IDC range of 80km with a full charge taking a long 6 hours and 50 minutes, courtesy of the 330-watt charger supplied with the QC1.

The small 1.5kWh battery powers a hub-mounted BLDC motor which makes 1.8kW (2.4hp) of peak power and 77Nm of torque.

With a 50kph top speed and a 0-40kph time of 9.7 seconds, the Honda QC1’s performance claims are rather modest.

But with a kerb weight of just 89.5kg, the QC1 should prove to be extremely friendly for most riders.

The underpinnings are quite basic on the QC1, with a 12/10-inch alloy wheel setup and a 130mm/110mm drum brake combination akin to the petrol Activa.

A 5-inch negative LCD display is on offer and the QC1 foregoes the Sport riding mode seen on the Activa e:, making do with just Eco and Standard.

Another difference, which is actually a leg up over the Activa e:, is the 26-litre underseat storage on the QC1.

The QC1 will be available on a much wider scale than the Activa e: and will be sold through existing Honda Red Wing dealers.

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