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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India sells over 4.29 lakh units in June 2025
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total sales of 4,29,147 units in June 2025, including 3,88,812 domestic units and 40,335 exports. During the April-June period of FY26, HMSI clocked 13,75,120 units, with 12,28,961 units sold in India and 1,46,159 exported, reflecting consistent growth in both domestic and international markets. In June, HMSI continued its focus on road safety with awareness drives in 12 cities, including Jamnagar, Kota, Sangamner, Kanyakumari, and Gurugram. It also celebrated milestones at its Traffic Training Parks in Bhubaneswar (11 years) and Tiruchirappalli (6 years). A Summer Camp at the Delhi Traffic Training Park engaged children in road safety education through games and cycling practice. To mark Environment Week 2025, HMSI dealerships and service centres ran eco-awareness drives, including sapling distribution, plastic pollution awareness, and tree plantation activities, aligning with World Environment Day on June 5, the company said in a statement.
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India sells 4.29 lakh units in June 2025. Check Details
Honda has added a new entry-level battery rental plan for the Activa e starting at ₹678 per month, good for 600 km Check Offers Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday announced that it registered total sales of 4,29,147 units in June 2025. This figure includes domestic sales of 3,88,812 units and exports of 40,335 units. The company also shared its year-to-date (YTD) sales figures for FY26 (April–June 2025), which stood at 13,75,120 units. This includes 12,28,961 units sold in the domestic market and 1,46,159 units exported to global markets. 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp During the month, the two wheeler maker launched the 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp. The all-new XL750 Transalp adopts a design language that balances aggressive urban styling with robust off-road practicality. Influenced by Honda's top-shelf Africa Twin, the front has been restyled with a more aerodynamic visor and dual LED projector headlamps that serve to boost both aesthetics and aerodynamics when traversing long distances. The silhouette looks slender in profile but feels significant and tall-a stature fit for all kinds of terrain. Also Read : Honda to relook at its electric two-wheeler strategy as it finds Indian market stagnant In terms of equipment, the XL750 Transalp features a 5.0-inch full-colour TFT screen with improved sunlight readability, thanks to optical bonding. The display supports Honda's RoadSync connectivity app, allowing riders to control music, calls, SMS alerts, and navigation through a four-way toggle switch on the handlebar. The XL750 Transalp features a 755cc parallel-twin cylinder liquid-cooled engine that is tuned to deliver 90.5 bhp at 9,500 rpm and torque of 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed transmission, and assisted with Throttle-by-Wire (TBW) for smooth handling. Riders can toggle between five riding modes—Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, and User—each adjusting power delivery, traction control (HSTC), engine braking, and ABS settings. Honda BaaS Along with the launch, Honda also introduced its new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Lite. The new plan reduces the rental cost to ₹ 678 per month (+ GST), albeit restricted to 20 kWh. Also watch: Honda Activa e review: Can it emulate Activa's success? Price, range, features, battery swap tech Honda previously announced the BaaS plans starting from ₹ 1,999 for the Basic Plan and up to 35 kWh per month, while the Advance Plan is priced at ₹ 3,599 and up to 82 kWh per month. The BaaS plans are exclusively available with the Activa e, which comes equipped with swappable batteries. The battery swapping stations have been developed by Honda Motor Company, Japan, and managed by its subsidiary, Honda Power Pack Energy India. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 02 Jul 2025, 09:42 AM IST
India Today
a day ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Honda sells over 4.29 lakh two-wheelers in June
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) reported robust sales for June 2025, clocking a total of 4,29,147 two-wheelers. This figure comprises 3,88,812 units sold in the domestic market and 40,335 units this, HMSI's year-to-date (YTD) sales for FY26 have reached 13,75,120 units, including 12,28,961 domestic sales and 1,46,159 units safety and CSR initiatives June witnessed HMSI intensifying its road safety efforts across India. The company organised awareness campaigns in 12 cities, including Jamnagar, Satna, Kota, Sangamner, Ratnagiri, Kanyakumari, Gokarna, Ambikapur, Bhawanipatna, Vijayawada, Midnapore, and Gurugram. It also celebrated the 11th anniversary of its Traffic Training Park in Bhubaneswar and the 6th anniversary of the facility in fostering safe riding habits among youngsters, HMSI hosted a summer camp at the Delhi Traffic Training Park featuring interactive sessions, road safety games, and cycling the sustainability front, HMSI commemorated Environment Week 2025, beginning with World Environment Day on June 5. Across its dealerships and service outlets, the company led tree plantation drives, distributed saplings to customers, and conducted campaigns highlighting the hazards of plastic Honda India Foundation celebrated International Yoga Day at the Honda Samajik Vikas Kendra in Naurangpur, Gurugram, where over 200 participants from nearby villages engaged in guided yoga sessions promoting health and launches and EV pushStrengthening its premium motorcycle lineup, HMSI launched the 2025 XL750 Transalp in June at Rs 10,99,990 (ex-showroom Gurugram).In a significant move toward electric mobility, HMSI inaugurated its first-ever EV Concept Store in India at Mantri Square Mall, Bengaluru. To enhance EV accessibility, the company also rolled out a new BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) Lite Plan for the Activa e:, offering battery subscription at just 678 per engagementIn motorsports, Honda Racing India's young riders showcased their prowess during the opening round of the 2025 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CB300F in Chennai. Meanwhile, MotoGP rounds in Aragon, Italy, and the Netherlands kept motorsport enthusiasts engaged through June. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Explained: Honda Activa e battery rental plans
Jun 26, 2025 11:58 AM IST Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) recently announced a new and more affordable battery rental plan for the Activa e electric scooter. The new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Lite plan promises more affordable running costs, especially for users who do not need to clock in too many kilometres in a month. There are now three BaaS plans available with the Honda Activa e. Which is the most suitable for you? We break it down. The Honda Activa e is available with three battery rental plans - Lite, Basic, and Advance The Honda Activa e comes with two 1.5 kWh swappable battery packs with a claimed range of 102 km on a full charge. However, Honda has limitations when it comes to overall usage of the BaaS packs. The newly launched and most affordable 'Lite' plan is priced at ₹ 678 per month. The company says customers can ride an equivalent of 600 km per month at a mileage of 30 km/kWh. Once the user exceeds the 20 kWh limit, they will be charged ₹ 70 per kWh. Honda has at least one battery swapping station within a radius of five kilometres across Bengaluru. It plans to replicate the same in other cities as well (Also read: Honda Activa e first ride review - So good but with one major compromise) Basic Plan The Basic Plan is priced at ₹ 1,999. This is equivalent to 1,040 km per month at a mileage of 30 km/kWh. Once the 35 kWh limit has been exceeded, the manufacturer will charge ₹ 35 per kWh. Advance Plan The Advance Plan is priced at ₹ 3,599 and is equivalent to ₹ 2,600 km per month at a mileage of 30 km/kWh. Once the customer exceeds the 87 kWh limit, they will be charged ₹ 35 per kWh. All prices are excluding GST. Honda says the range is indicative, and the final monthly range will depend on the riding style, acceleration, traffic, and more. Also Watch: Honda Activa e review: Can it emulate Activa's success? Price, range, features, battery swap tech Honda Activa e: Prices The Honda Activa e remains on sale only in Bengaluru for now. The launch in Mumbai and Delhi has been pushed to the festive season, from its earlier intended period of May this year. The Activa e is priced from ₹ 1.17 lakh for the base trim, while the top-spec RoadSync Duo variant with connectivity features costs ₹ 1.51 lakh (ex-showroom). This price does not include the battery cost, which can only be swapped via the BaaS plan. The company is building its network of battery swapping stations and has one outlet in every five-kilometre radius in Bengaluru. Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! -Login Now!
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Honda opens first EV concept store in Bengaluru, introduces subscription for Activa e
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has opened its first EV Concept Store in India at Mantri Square Mall, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. The store marks a key step in HMSI's electric mobility roadmap and aims to showcase the company's progress in electrification, battery-swapping technology, and product innovation. Alongside the store launch, HMSI announced a new BaaS ( Battery as a Service ) Lite Plan for its electric scooter, Activa e, priced at ₹678 per month for 20kWh of energy use. The plan is designed for users with limited daily travel needs and supplements the existing Basic and Advance BaaS subscription options. Inside the EV concept store The Concept Store features a central LED display offering interactive content on Honda's mobility solutions, a history wall tracing key milestones, and several product exhibits. The Product Display Zone features models such as the Activa e and QC1, while a Safe Tech Zone displays technical components like motors, batteries, and the Honda Power Pack Exchanger e, which supports battery swapping for Activa e. Other exhibits include a scale model of the Honda Jet, the Moto Compacto foldable scooter, and the eGX electric go-kart powered by swappable batteries. The store also features a Kids Interaction Zone to engage younger visitors. Activa e and subscription options The Activa e is equipped with two 1.5 kWh swappable batteries developed by Honda Motor Co., Japan, and managed by Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID). The scooter has a claimed range of 102 km on a full charge. Customers can access battery swapping services through designated Honda swapping stations. HMSI's newly announced subscription pricing for Activa e includes: Lite Plan (20kWh/month) – ₹678Basic Plan (35kWh/month) – ₹1,999Advance Plan (87kWh/month) – ₹3,599 These subscription models are aimed at offering flexible ownership and usage options for a broader segment of customers.
