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.
Vishal Venugopal
Azaman Chothia
