Highlights

• Honda is developing a new electric scooter for India with better range, storage, and charging support.

• Designed to fix past EV issues and compete directly with TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, and Ather Rizta.

• Targeted launch by late 2026 with strong local sourcing to cut costs.

• EV market in India growing fast with TVS iQube and Chetak leading 2025 sales. 

• India’s EV scooter segment showed strong year‑on‑year growth in 2024 and 2025. 

• Honda’s model aims to close the gap with best sellers in range, tech, features, and price.

Introduction Your Next Honda Electric Scooter

Imagine a Honda electric scooter that finally gives you what you want in daily commuting. Honda is building a locally developed electric scooter for India that aims to fix the practical problems riders faced before. This new model will take on leaders like TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, and Ather Rizta in features and value. You may soon have a new choice that feels built for you and Indian roads.

India EV Scooter Market What You Should Know

India’s electric scooter market is growing fast. In 2025, legacy brands TVS and Bajaj grabbed nearly half of the market share. (Autocar)
Top sellers include:

• TVS iQube with nearly 25,000 units a month and strong growth. 

• Bajaj Chetak with strong year‑on‑year sales and classic appeal. 

• Ather Rizta gaining traction with premium features. 

Consumers now look for practical range, real charging options, and storage space, areas where earlier Honda EVs fell short. This new scooter is Honda’s chance to make a stronger mark.

What Honda’s New Electric Scooter Offers

Honda has not released final specs yet, but insiders say the scooter will include:
Key Features

• Larger boot space for day‑to‑day gear

• Improved battery range for real commuting

• Fast charging that works with home chargers

• India‑focused design and build quality

• Competitive pricing through local parts

This should address past problems like limited charging options on older Honda EVs.

How Honda’s Scooter Stacks Up

Here is how the new Honda EV could stack up against rivals:

Feature	Honda EV (Expected)	TVS iQube	Bajaj Chetak	Ather Rizta
Range	Improved	Up to ~150 km	~153 km	~159 km
Charging	Fast + home	Standard	Standard	Standard
Storage	Larger	Standard	Standard	35L
Price	Competitive	~₹89,999‑₹1,85,373	~₹95,998‑₹1,27,243	~₹1,11,499

Value for You Why This Matters

You want an EV scooter that saves money and makes daily riding easy. Honda’s new EV promises:

• Better range so you do not worry about daily riding.

• Fast home charging so you plug in easily.

• More storage for school, work, or errands.

• Affordable price against rivals.

Experts say consumers now choose EVs based on total cost and convenience, not just brand. Honda is listening to that shift.

Expert Voice:
“Indian EV buyers now want scooters that charge fast, give real range, and have usable storage,” says an industry analyst. “Honda’s new model must deliver on these to compete. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How far will Honda’s new electric scooter go on a charge?
Final range is not confirmed. Reports suggest a range similar to competitors around 150 km per charge.

When will Honda’s electric scooter launch in India?
Honda plans a launch by late 2026.

Will the new Honda EV have fast charging?
Yes. The new model aims to support faster and home charging.

How will price compare to iQube and Chetak?
Honda is targeting a competitive price to match or beat rivals.

Does Honda’s scooter have more storage?
Yes. Increased boot space is a key expected improvement.

Is Honda serious about electric scooters in India?
Yes. After earlier EV models, this India‑focused scooter is Honda’s strong push into the EV market.