The Honda portable battery packs can be swapped at dedicated stations which will be set up in India
Honda Motor Co has announced that it will manufacture its portable battery “Honda Mobile Power Pack e:” in India.
The Japanese company has also set up a battery sharing service subsidiary in India, named Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited, with a capital of Rs. 135 crores.
This new brand will offer battery sharing service for small mobility, says Honda, adding that apart from accelerating the penetration of electric vehicles, it will address EV related issues such as limited range, long charging time and high cost of batteries.
Honda has already announced that it will begin battery sharing service for electric auto rickshaws (E-auto) from the first half of 2022 in India. This will first be rolled out in Bengaluru, Karnataka and be expanded to other Indian cities in a phased manner, the firm said.
Moreover, Honda Power Pack Energy India will, according to an official statement, also closely work with multiple vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who aim to integrate the Honda portable battery into their vehicles.