While Honda unveiled the QC3 for our market, the Japanese marque has also patented a ‘UC3’ in our country. It is a more spacious, cruiser-esque electric scooter that also debuts an LFP chemistry battery for the overseas market.
- Honda UC3 debuts an LFP battery overseas
- It has a peak output of 6kW and a top-speed of 120kph
- Runs on 12-inch wheels at both ends
Honda UC3: What to expect?
Honda unveiled the QC3 for our market.
The biggest headlining point of the UC3 is the battery chemistry that it packs in. While the QC1 and Activa E: come with an Li-ion NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) chemistry battery, the UC3 debuts a Li-ion LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry battery. Honda claims a maximum range of 122km per charge. It has a claimed 20-80 percent charging time of 5 hours using the slower 450W charger and 2 hours using the faster 1200W charger.
It produces a peak output of 6kW and has a top-speed of 120kph. It rides on 12-inch wheels at both ends. It comes with svelte bodywork with flowing lines. Underneath the seemingly spacious seat is a 26 litre storage capacity.
It comes with three riding modes - Standard, Sport and Econ - to suit riding conditions, along with a reverse mode that can be configured via the 5-inch TFT dash. It has a kerb weight of 129kg and a seat height of 779mm.
It comes with two colours - black and white - with rose gold accents for the black colour. A colourway similar to the brand’s first electric motorcycle - The WN7 - that was unveiled overseas.
Is the UC3 coming to India?
A patent filing from Honda does not directly point to an imminent launch, as this could simply be an IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) safeguard, something the brand routinely exercises.