Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India (HMSI) has finally announced that several electric two-wheelers will be arriving in India by the end of the current year. According to HMSI, two electric vehicle models with fixed and swappable batteries will be introduced in 2024. It has also been confirmed that these electric two-wheelers will be introduced in the mid-range segment, but it is still unknown whether they will take the form of scooters or motorcycles.
To produce the new line of products, HMSI is building a special EV factory at the manufacturer’s Nalasupara plant in Karnataka. By 2030, the factory will be able to produce one million electric two-wheelers. The factory will boast cutting-edge automation features and run entirely on renewable energy.
Multiple new models will be built on Honda’s new dedicated EV platform, which supports various drivetrains like fixed battery and swappable battery platforms.
In 2024, the launch of two electric two-wheelers in the midrange is anticipated. Honda’s Mobile Power Pack E will provide power for the models with interchangeable batteries. The battery packs, PCU, and motor for these electric vehicle models will all be “Made in India” components.
By adding charging stations and EV service facilities to HMSI’s existing 6,000 touchpoints across the country, the after-sales experience of Honda electric two-wheelers will also be improved. Additionally, customers will be offered battery charging options at strategically placed petrol stations, underground stations, and other hotspots across the nation.
Along with starting a new EV business, HMSI is also working towards bringing all of its two-wheeler models up to speed with OBD2 requirements and E20 fuel blend compliance by H1 2024. HMSI also has 20 models and plans to increase its exports to 58 nations. In addition, a new scooter assembly line with a 6 lakh unit annual production capacity is being built at the Vithalapur factory in Gujarat.
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