Honda Vietnam unveiled its two-wheeler electrification strategy at the "Onward - Paving the Way for a Green Future" event, held on 10/1 in Hanoi. During the event, the company introduced the new Honda UC3 electric motorcycle, available in two versions and three color options: the Standard version (pearl green and pearl white) and the Special version (meteor black).

Honda UC3 special edition electric motorcycle design in meteor black. Photo: HVN

The UC3 features a Honda-developed electric motor positioned on the rear wheel, delivering 6 kW of power and a top speed of 80 km/h. This marks Honda's first model in Southeast Asia to utilize a fixed LFP battery, located under the floor. It boasts an IP67 waterproof rating, UNR136 safety standard compliance, and a capacity of 3,174 kWh, providing a range of approximately 120 km on a full charge. The under-seat storage compartment offers a volume of 26 liters.

Additional technologies on the Honda UC3 include: regenerative braking, combined braking system, three riding modes, a reverse assist mode, a 5-inch TFT screen, a front charging port integrated with a smart key, and a USB Type-C charging port in the front storage compartment. The vehicle supports the CHAdeMo international charging standard and comes with a 1,200 W charger, allowing a full battery charge in 4 hours.

At the event, Honda announced a partnership with pioneering HEAD electric vehicle dealerships to implement a buyback and refurbishment policy for the Honda UC3. Under this policy, HEAD dealerships will commit to repurchasing vehicles that meet specified conditions regarding documentation, maintenance, appearance, and operational status. The value of used vehicles will be determined based on criteria such as mileage, years of use, maintenance history, and the actual condition of parts.

Honda expects to begin sales and announce pricing for the UC3 from June.

Honda CUV e: electric motorcycle. Photo: Luong Dung

For the CUV e: electric vehicle series, Honda Vietnam introduced two sales policies: one including the battery and another for battery rental. The price of 65 million dong includes the CUV e: with two batteries and two chargers. Alternatively, for 45 million dong, the vehicle comes without batteries (but includes two chargers), and buyers can rent two batteries for 250,000 dong per month. Honda Vietnam implemented this policy starting 26/3.

The CUV e: is Honda's first global two-wheeler electric model, featuring a detachable and flexibly swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: battery. The vehicle integrates a combined braking system, three riding modes, and a reverse assist mode. Other highlights include: a 7-inch TFT screen, Honda RoadSync Duo system connectivity via Bluetooth, a smart key, and a front storage compartment with a USB Type-C charging port.

Battery charging stations (Honda Motor Charger Hub) and battery swapping stations (Honda e: Swap Battery Station) at the event. Photo: HVN

During the event, Honda also announced its policy for deploying battery charging stations (Honda Motor Charger Hub) and battery swapping stations (Honda e: Swap Battery Station). These stations will be located at HEAD electric vehicle dealerships, starting in major cities. Users can locate this infrastructure, make payments, and manage services through the My Honda+ application.

According to Honda Vietnam, the company's initiative to build a network of charging and swapping stations aims to provide peace of mind for electric vehicle users, thereby contributing to the development of social infrastructure for sustainable mobility in Vietnam.

Quang Anh