Honda plans to dominate the electric motorcycle industry — 30 EVs by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Not only car manufacturers but also bike makers are actively embracing electric mobility solutions. Honda is a perfect example of that. The world's largest motorcycle manufacturer recently announced its big plans for electric motorcycles.

Honda has been aggressively working on increasing its electric product lineup and charging infrastructure. The company is also committed to reducing the cost of ownership of electric motorcycles and exploring ways of reutilization and recirculation of batteries.

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Let’s have a detailed look at Honda's initiatives toward the popularization of electric motorcycles.

Enhancement of the product lineup

Honda has planned to introduce 30 electric bikes globally by 2030 with a target to sell 4 million electric bikes annually by the end of the decade. Of these 30 models, the automaker has already introduced 13 models while making steady progress with the plan.

Honda made a full-fledged entry into the electric motorcycle market in 2024 with the introduction of the following EVs -

October 2024	Honda rolled out two global electric motorcycle models in Indonesia -  Honda CUV e, powered by two units of Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries.  Honda ICON e: powered by a fixed battery
November 2024	Honda revealed two EV bikes in India - Honda ACTIVA e: powered by two units of Honda Mobile Power Pack e: Honda QC1, powered by a fixed battery Honda unveiled two electric motorcycle concepts at EICMA 2024 - Honda EV Fun Concept, the first Honda electric sports model Honda EV Urban Concept, previewing the brand’s urban mobility vision

Enhancement of charging and usage environment

Honda has been implementing several initiatives to address long charging times and inadequate range issues. After Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand, the automaker has begun offering a battery-sharing service in India through its local subsidiary, Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt. Ltd. (HEID). This will enhance the popularity of electric bikes powered by swappable batteries.

The company is also working towards strengthening after-sales services and maintenance while leveraging its strong sales network in India. 

Reduction of the cost of ownership of electric motorcycles

One of the challenges associated with electric vehicles is the cost of ownership. To address this, Honda will price its EV models in a way that the ownership cost over three years will match that of ICE models. And to achieve this, it is set to establish a dedicated electric motorcycle production plant in India in 2028.

Reutilization and recirculation of batteries

As for realizing carbon neutrality, the Japanese automaker is conducting various initiatives including secondary use and recycling of batteries. It has collaborated with OMC Power in India to repurpose used batteries in off-grid areas.

In a nutshell, Honda aims to become the leading company in the electric motorcycle market by offering a wide variety of e-bikes that cater to customers’ diverse needs. 

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