Honda 2-Wheeler India has opened the doors to its first-ever Honda EV Concept Store in India, located in Bengaluru. The new experience centre is not a traditional dealership, but a curated space aimed at giving customers a glimpse into Honda’s evolving EV ambitions, technology showcase, and mobility solutions. Positioned as more than a showroom and unlike typical two-wheeler dealerships that emphasize sales, this store leans more towards storytelling and customer education.
Honda EV Concept Store – Location, Design and Purpose
Located inside Mantri Mall in Bengaluru, the Honda EV Concept Store is defined by its tech forward design. The interior features a grid-patterned LED lighting ceilings, large projection screens, and experience zones that give you a feeling of a modern science lab. One wall features a vertical green garden with embedded displays that talk about the brand’s history and legacy both in the 2-Wheeler and 4-Wheeler space. Central to the layout are illuminated platforms highlighting prototypes, underlining Honda’ plans for futuristic mobility.
Honda EV Concept Store – Scooters on Display
The Honda EV Concept Store currently exhibits two electric scooters the Activa e and QC1, both of which have been on sale in the Indian market from Q1 2025.
Activa e: This e-scooter retains classic Activa styling, powered by a dual swappable 1.5 kWh battery arrangement (total 3 kWh). It is powered by a 8hp motor delivering 22 Nm torque, enabling speeds up to 80 km/h. Honda claims a range of 102 km per charge, supported by three riding modes: Eco, Standard, and Sport. Additional features include a 7‑inch TFT display with navigation, Bluetooth, H‑Smart key system, reverse mode, LED lighting, and 12‑inch alloy wheels (160 mm front disc, rear drum)
QC1 Electric: Positioned as a compact city-runabout, the QC1 is equipped with a fixed 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 2.4Hp BLDC hub motor producing 77 Nm torque. It achieves a top speed of 50 km/h and offers a claimed range of 80 km. Charging from 0–100% requires approximately 6.5 hours, or 0–80% in 4.3 hours. Key features include a 5‑inch LCD, LED lighting, USB‑C port, 26 litres storage, and 12‑inch front/10‑inch rear alloy wheels with drum brakes.
Honda EV Concept Store – Visitor Experience
Visitors to the Honda EV Concept Store encounter interactive exhibitions featuring touchscreen modules and curved LED displays. These modules detail Honda’s global electric initiatives including battery swapping technology, modular platforms, and future mobility ecosystems. Non-Indian models such as the Motocompacto and the e‑GX kart are prominently featured as part of the brand’s broader vision, rather than for immediate commercial sale in India.
The Honda Motocompacto is a folding electric scooter not currently intended for the Indian market, identifiable by its briefcase-style form. Weighing 18–19 kg, it is driven by a 490 W permanent magnet motor that delivers 16 Nm torque, reaches a top speed of 24 km/h, offers a 19 km range on a single 6.8 Ah battery, and fully recharges within 3.5 hours via standard outlets
While the e‑GX Electric Racing Go‑Kart is a high-performance concept under development in the USA, the e‑GX features dual swappable 1.3 kWh batteries, notably reaching speeds up to 72 km/h, offering 30–45 minutes of ride time. Collectively, these models reflect Honda’s multi-faceted approach to electrified mobility—ranging from urban utilitarian vehicles to motorsport prototypes.
Honda EV Concept Store – Activa e: The New BaaS Lite Subscription Plan
To complement the launch of the Honda EV Concept Store, Honda has introduced a flexible and scalable subscription model through its Battery as a Service (BaaS) program. Managed by Honda Power Pack Energy India, this system uses swappable batteries to eliminate the need for fixed charging infrastructure.
The new BaaS Lite Plan, priced at ₹678/month for 20 kWh of battery usage, makes EV adoption more financially accessible. The batteries used can be easily swapped at designated Honda stations, reducing downtime and eliminating the need for personal charging setups.
In addition to the Lite Plan, two other packages offered are: Basic Plan: ₹1,999/month for 35 kWh usage and Advance Plan: ₹3,599/month for 87 kWh usage.
Honda EV Concept Store – Verdict
The Honda EV Concept Store at Mantri Mall, Bengaluru, marks a significant milestone in Honda’s electrification journey in India. With on-sale scooters like the Activa Electric and QC1 Electric, and global innovations such as the Motocompacto and e-GX electric go-kart offer a good insight into Honda’s diversified approach to electrification. At this stage, the concept store appears to be a medium to gather feedback, shape brand perception, and test market readiness. Whether it will evolve into a standard format for retail sales or remain a brand showcase is yet to be seen.