What is the price of the Honda QC1?

The QC1 is priced at ₹90,708 ex-showroom Delhi in its single variant, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance.

What is the on-road price of the QC1 in Delhi?

Roughly ₹95,900 for the base variant in Delhi: ₹90,708 ex-showroom plus no road tax (electric two-wheelers are exempt in Delhi), ₹1,100 registration and about ₹4,096 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.

What is the real range of the QC1?

The certified range is 80 km. In everyday riding expect 80–83 km depending on mode, speed and load.

How much does the QC1 cost to run per month?

Charging works out to about ₹0.15 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹118 a month before servicing.

What is the EMI for the QC1?

With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹2,880 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.

How long does the QC1 take to charge?

About 6.5 hours for a full charge from a home socket.

QC1 or S1 X: which is better?

The S1 X is ₹709 less expensive to start and more efficient at 108 km against 80 km. Pick the QC1 for very short local errands, the S1 X for daily office commute. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.

Which bikes are cheaper than the QC1?

Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed, the S1 X (₹89,999), the S1 Z (₹79,999) start lower.

Can the QC1 be used for a daily office commute on a busy road?

It works best on slower city streets and gated communities; the 50 kmph top speed makes it unsuitable for faster arterial roads or highways where traffic moves quicker than that.

How long does the QC1 take to fully charge?

Honda quotes about 6.5 hours for a full charge from its small 1.5 kWh battery, so an overnight charge at home should be enough to top it up for the next day's use.

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Honda QC1

Name: Honda QC1
Brand: Honda
Availability: InStock

An affordable first step into electric, but only for very short trips

By Rajat Das, founder and editor

Updated 6 September 2026

Prices checked September 2026

Specs source: Honda

Honda QC1 right side view · Image: BikeWale, used under licence

In short

The QC1 is Honda's entry-level electric scooter, priced from ₹90,708 with a small 1.5 kWh battery giving roughly 80-83 km of real-world range and a 50 kmph top speed. It is built for short, slow city trips rather than daily long commutes, and its range trails nearly every rival at a similar price.

Battery: 1.5 kWh
Certified range: 80 km
Full charge: 6.5 hrs
Top speed: 50 km/h

What works

Lowest starting price among Honda's electric scooters
89.5 kg kerb weight, easy for new riders to manage
3-year battery warranty up to 50,000 km
Cruise control and OTA updates unusual at this price

What doesn't

Top speed capped at 50 kmph, unsuitable for arterial roads
Real-world range of just 80-83 km
Drum brakes front and rear with no disc option

Best for: Very short local errands, First EV on a tight budget, Light second household vehicle

Price and variants

Ex-showroom Delhi. On-road estimate for Delhi; other cities on the price page.

The QC1 comes in a single variant at ₹90,708 ex-showroom Delhi, so there is no trim ladder to climb: every QC1 leaves the showroom with the same equipment.

That makes it priced third lowest among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the S1 X (₹709 less) and the Konarc (₹9,391 more).

On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹95,900 for the base variant once registration and five-year insurance are added (Delhi waives road tax on electric two-wheelers). Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.

Variant	Ex-showroom	Rough EMI
Standard	₹90,708	₹2,880/mo

On-road price in 10 cities, with an EMI calculator

Range and charging

QC1's certified IDC range is 80 km, and unusually, owners and our own riding land right on it: expect 80–83 km in everyday use. Few electric scooters get this close to their brochure figure.

Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed it ranks last for range, 67 km below the group average of 147 km.

Running cost per month and five-year ownership estimate

Motor and ride

The QC1's 1.8 kW motor is the least powerful among the 21 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 50 km/h, which limits it to city use.

A full charge from a home socket takes about 6.5 hours. The battery is fixed, so you need a plug where the scooter parks.

Chassis hardware includes a combi-brake system, with a drum, 130 mm up front and drum, 110 mm at the rear.

Our review

Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.

Verdict

The QC1 is Honda's cheapest way into electric two-wheelers, priced from ₹90,708, and it is honest about what it is: a slow, short-range scooter for the smallest of commutes. A 50 kmph top speed and 80-83 km of real-world range put it well behind rivals like the Ola S1 X and Ather Konarc at similar prices, so this is a scooter for a very specific use case rather than a general commuter replacement.

Riding it every day

At 89.5 kg it is light and easy to manage in tight parking and narrow lanes, and the low seat and simple digital console keep things unintimidating for a first-time rider. The 1.8 kW motor and surprisingly high 77 Nm torque figure make it feel brisk off the line up to its capped speed, but that ceiling of 50 kmph means it struggles to keep pace with mixed traffic on wider roads.

What to know before buying

Charging takes around 6.5 hours from a home socket, so plan for overnight charging rather than quick top-ups during the day. The battery warranty runs 3 years or 50,000 km, reassuring for a first EV purchase. Drum brakes at both ends, with only CBS and no disc, mean stopping distances are longer than a Dio 125 or similar petrol scooter, something to weigh for anyone riding on busier roads.

Who should buy it

The QC1 suits someone who needs a light, cheap electric scooter purely for short local trips, such as a college student living near campus or a household's second vehicle for nearby errands. Anyone needing to cover more than a few kilometres at a stretch, or ride on faster roads, should look at a longer-range or higher-speed alternative.

Features and colours

Combi-brake (CBS)
Alloy wheels
Side-stand engine cut-off
LED headlamp
LED daytime running lamp
LED tail lamp
Digital console
Ride modes
USB charging port
Under-seat storage
+2 more

On safety kit the QC1 has combi-brake (cbs) and side-stand engine cut-off. There is no ABS, which is legal at this engine size but worth knowing before a wet-weather ride.

Against S1 X, it gets alloy wheels and usb charging port that the rival does not.

What it lacks: hazard lamps, projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, which the rival offers. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.

It is offered in 5 colours: Pearl Shallow Blue, Pearl Misty White, Pearl Serenity Blue, Matt Foggy Silver Metallic and Pearl Igneous Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Full specifications and every feature explained

Warranty, service and ownership

Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km. The battery is covered separately for 3 years or 50,000 km; read the degradation clause, since most policies only replace a pack that drops below 70% capacity.

Honda runs one of the largest sales and service network in India, at roughly 6,000 touchpoints. Spares and a mechanic who knows the model are rarely far away.

The QC1 launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.

QC1: questions people ask

What is the price of the Honda QC1?: The QC1 is priced at ₹90,708 ex-showroom Delhi in its single variant, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance.
What is the on-road price of the QC1 in Delhi?: Roughly ₹95,900 for the base variant in Delhi: ₹90,708 ex-showroom plus no road tax (electric two-wheelers are exempt in Delhi), ₹1,100 registration and about ₹4,096 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.
What is the real range of the QC1?: The certified range is 80 km. In everyday riding expect 80–83 km depending on mode, speed and load.
How much does the QC1 cost to run per month?: Charging works out to about ₹0.15 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹118 a month before servicing.
What is the EMI for the QC1?: With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹2,880 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
How long does the QC1 take to charge?: About 6.5 hours for a full charge from a home socket.
QC1 or S1 X: which is better?: The S1 X is ₹709 less expensive to start and more efficient at 108 km against 80 km. Pick the QC1 for very short local errands, the S1 X for daily office commute. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
Which bikes are cheaper than the QC1?: Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed, the S1 X (₹89,999), the S1 Z (₹79,999) start lower.
Can the QC1 be used for a daily office commute on a busy road?: It works best on slower city streets and gated communities; the 50 kmph top speed makes it unsuitable for faster arterial roads or highways where traffic moves quicker than that.
How long does the QC1 take to fully charge?: Honda quotes about 6.5 hours for a full charge from its small 1.5 kWh battery, so an overnight charge at home should be enough to top it up for the next day's use.