Ahead Of The Launch At The End Of The Year, Honda Activa EV Will Pass Production Tests In India

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JAKARTA - Honda will enliven the electric motorcycle market globally with plans to present an EV asset which is rumored to be launching globally by the end of 2024.

Quoted from Gaadiwaadi, Friday, September 13, this automotive manufacturer will test the production of the motorbike which will begin in the coming weeks. In addition, the manufacturer also increased its production capacity by introducing two production lines in Gujarat and Karnataka, India.

The move is designed to meet growing demand for two-wheeled vehicles with gasoline and electric vehicles.

The report also states that official orders and deliveries to customers are expected to begin in February 2025. This must be done in order to catch up with the brand in this segment, considering its market is growing in India.

In addition, Honda has a target of increasing growth by 15 percent for 2024 to 2025. Furthermore, the construction of third line production at the Gujarat factory is expected to produce an additional volume of around 6,600 units.

What's more, its competitors such as Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj, and TVS have received profits from e-scooter sales and Honda want to get something similar.

Actually, Honda has been working on the electrical device for a long time, but it seems that it has been delayed. Even in 2020 the manufacturer had dismissed talks about the presence of the motorbike.

There are several obstacles that Honda has revealed, such as battery prices, to the lack of adequate charging infrastructure. However, along with significant developments over the past three years, Honda is preparing to launch an EV Activa.

Although the specifications are still hidden by Honda, it is estimated that Active EV will have a battery that can give him a distance of up to 100 km in a single charge.

In addition to the EV Activa, Honda is also working on developing two models of electric two-wheeled vehicles and batteries to be assembled locally in India. It is reported that the battery exchange system is being considered.