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Honda is preparing to debut in the electric bike segment with a new Shine-based EV, Likely to feature swappable battery technology
Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India Limited (HMSI) has already entered the electric two-wheeler segment with the launch of the Activa e and QC1 earlier this year. It seems like the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer is now working on a new electric motorcycle, which will likely be based on the Shine commuter bike. While the details regarding the powertrain and launch timeline are scarce at the moment, the latest patent filed by the company gives some clarity on what to expect from the brand’s first electric bike.
Going by the patent images, the electric bike seems to be sharing the chassis with the Shine 100, however, some changes will be carried out to the main frame in order to accommodate the electric motor and battery pack. It gets two small battery packs, which are expected to be swappable units, something we have already seen in the Activa e.
Honda is actively working on establishing battery swapping networks across major cities in India, and the Shine-based EV will likely benefit from the system. This also points to the fact that the Shine electric could share the battery pack with the Active e, consisting of two 1.5 kWh units (total 3 kWh), as the brand’s swappable battery packs come in a fixed size.
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The Shine-based electric two-wheeler will be targeted at the entry-level commuter segment. The patent images throw some light on the styling of the e-bike, and it shares some resemblance with the Shine 100. A wraparound headlamp, long single-piece seat, 17-inch alloy wheels, telescopic front forks and a regular tube-type handlebar are some of the visible design highlights.
The majority of electric two-wheelers in the Indian market are ground-up EVs, however, Honda is taking the alternate route of converting the ICE platform to EV, which is not a common practice. The major advantage of this setup is cost savings, and the overall development process takes less time, resulting in faster product delivery.
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Honda will likely carry forward the Shine nameplate in its EV guise, and it could be dubbed Shine e, a familiar naming strategy which we saw in the case of the Activa e. Once launched, the Shine-based electric motorcycle will go up against the likes of Ola Roadster X, Oben Rorr EZ and Revolt RV amongst others in the Indian market.
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