The Honda i-M and i-M1 e trademarks have been obtained in India. This indicates that Honda may be planning on releasing the two new electric scooters specifically for the Indian market. The electric scooter market in India is dominated by startups and Honda’s imminent entry could be significant. It also points to the fact that more and more mainstream brands are also throwing their hats into the ring.
Honda could be the first Japanese bike maker to enter the Indian e-scooter space. The Honda i-M and i-M1 e have been confirmed to launch in 2024. The models are most likely to be launched under the Activa brand and the two new trademark filings point to the two e-scooters. Both trademark applications were filed on June 13, 2023, and come with a general description of the product. Honda 2W India will likely develop a new platform for the electric scooters, which is codenamed Platform E. The platform will accommodate both fixed and swappable battery setups. One of the scooters will have a fixed-battery design while the other will support battery swapping.
The models may be specifically designed for different purposes. The fixed-battery model will likely be used as a personal vehicle while the swappable-battery model will be used as a commercial vehicle. The models are expected to come with a few exciting features and a decent range to excite the Indian market.
As usual, the models will reflect a high degree of localization for minimal price considerations. They will also carry the reliability and safety seal of the Honda brand. These models are likely to be manufactured at Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India’s new manufacturing facility in Narasapura, Karnataka. However, there are no guarantees that the trademarks will transit into production models.
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