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Honda Activa electric on-road price in Chennai
₹1.27 Lakh estimated on-road for the base variant, against ₹1.2 Lakh ex-showroom.
The Honda Activa electric costs an estimated ₹1,26,800 on the road in Chennai for the base Standard variant. That is ₹6,667 over the ₹1,20,133 ex-showroom price, made up of no road tax (Tamil Nadu exempts electric two-wheelers), ₹1,200 in registration charges and about ₹5,433 in first-year insurance.
That is ₹100 more than in Delhi, almost entirely because of the difference in state road tax.
Charging at Chennai's domestic tariff of about ₹6.5/unit, running cost is roughly ₹0.21 per km, or ₹166 a month at 30 km a day.
All variants on-road in Chennai
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Tax and fees | On-road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹1,20,133 | ₹1,26,800 | |
| Honda RoadSync Duo | ₹1,52,464 | ₹1,59,700 |
Where the money goes
| Ex-showroom priceStandard variant, Delhi list price | ₹1,20,133 |
|---|---|
| Road tax (Tamil Nadu)Electric two-wheelers are exempt | ₹0 |
| Registration and RTO chargesSmart card, HSRP plate, fees | ₹1,200 |
| Third-party insurance (5 years)Mandatory on a new two-wheeler | ₹3,273 |
| Own-damage insurance (1 year)Optional but recommended; varies by insurer | ₹2,160 |
| Estimated on-road price | ₹1,26,800 |
Rivals on-road in Chennai
Base variants, same tax rules, so the ranking is fair.
EMI in Chennai
EMI calculator
On an estimated on-road price of ₹1,26,800 for the Activa electric.
- Monthly EMI
- ₹3,660
- Loan amount
- ₹1,14,120
- Total interest
- ₹17,640
Indicative only. Lenders add a processing fee (usually 1–3%) and quote rates by credit score; banks are typically cheaper than dealer-tied NBFCs.
Other cities
| City | Road tax | On-road price |
|---|---|---|
| DelhiDelhi | Exempt | ₹1,26,700 |
| MumbaiMaharashtra | Exempt | ₹1,26,900 |
| BengaluruKarnataka | Exempt | ₹1,26,800 |
| HyderabadTelangana | Exempt | ₹1,26,800 |
| ChennaiTamil Nadu | Exempt | ₹1,26,800 |
| KolkataWest Bengal | Exempt | ₹1,26,700 |
| PuneMaharashtra | Exempt | ₹1,26,900 |
| AhmedabadGujarat | Exempt | ₹1,26,700 |
| JaipurRajasthan | Exempt | ₹1,26,700 |
| LucknowUttar Pradesh | Exempt | ₹1,26,700 |
Activa electric in Chennai: questions people ask
- What is the on-road price of the Activa electric in Chennai?
- About ₹1,26,800 for the base variant and up to ₹1,59,700 for the top variant, including road tax, registration and insurance. Dealer quotes may add handling and accessories.
- How much is road tax on the Activa electric in Tamil Nadu?
- Nothing. Tamil Nadu waives road tax on electric two-wheelers, which is a large part of why EVs are cheaper on-road relative to ex-showroom here.
- Is the Activa electric cheaper in Chennai or Delhi?
- Delhi, by about ₹100, because Tamil Nadu road tax is higher. You must register where you live, so this is not a saving you can chase.
Activa electric from
₹1.2 Lakh