Honda QC3

Honda QC3 Overview 

• Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with its new QC3. 

• It is engineered as a smart family EV scooter which focuses on practical and daily travel/commutes. 

• It packs connected technology along with a large 32-litre under-seat storage space to handle everyday luggage. 

• HMSI has recently opened bookings with a booking amount of Rs 5,000 through its official website and select dealerships. 

How does the Honda QC3 perform? 

• This scooter has an electric powertrain that uses a 3.0 kWh battery pack. 

• It performs your routine city rides and daily commuting with seamless and quiet power delivery. 

• The battery pack charges from 0-80 per cent in 2 hours and 40 minutes. 

• A complete 100 per cent charge takes about four hours. 

What is the design highlight of the Honda QC3? 

• Honda has given the QC3 scooter a clean but modern design which looks family friendly. 

• Everyday utility is priority, and it also has a generous 32 litres of storage capacity. 

• Buyers can pick from the following paint shades: Matt Photon Gray Metallic, Pearl Precious White, Pearl Shallow Blue, and Pearl Siren Blue. 

How is the exterior of the Honda QC3? 

• Honda has made the QC3 look like a smart family scooter that’s built to blend into urban settings. 

• The practical overall styling gels well with the modern paint schemes. 

• Keyless access comes standard and makes for easy lock / unlock functionality. 

What is the price of the Honda QC3? 

• The Honda QC3 is available with an introductory price tag of Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). 

• Honda is initially rolling out the QC3 electric scooter in a phased manner across five cities: Delhi, Agra, Cuttack, Surat, and Kollam. More cities will be added in the time to come. 

• Sales and deliveries for the QC3 will happen through select authorised Honda RedWing dealerships. 

How much range does the Honda QC3 return? 

• The Honda QC3 scooter delivers an Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) certified range of 145 km on a full charge. 

• Real-world range figures are currently unavailable, and will vary depending on city traffic flow, load carried, and riding habits. 

What unique tech is offered in the Honda QC3? 

• It has a 5-inch TFT display that displays trip stats and vehicle data clearly. 

• The Honda RoadSync connected suite aids smartphone functionalities. 

• The console also has built-in turn-by-turn navigation to help riders find their destination. 

• It’s ‘Smart Key’ setup allows keyless start and access which is extremely convenient. 

How is the ride and handling characteristics of the Honda QC3? 

• We have not ridden the QC3 yet, but Honda says the chassis is engineered to provide stress-free, stable handling for everyday riding. 

• The suspension and braking setup are finetuned for family use, which includes school runs, and grocery errands. 

Which scooters compete with the Honda QC3? 

The Honda QC3 enters a segment that is occupied by family electric scooters such as: 

• TVS iQube 

• Ather Rizta 

• Vida VX2 

• Bajaj Chetak