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🏠 Home Charging: What’s on the Horizon?
Honda is developing a portable charging dock, likely inspired by its European CUV e platform, to enable at-home charging.
🔋 CUV e Dock Reference (European Model):
| Feature | Value |
|----------------------|--------------------------------|
| Battery Type | 2 × 1.3 kWh lithium-ion |
| Charging Power | 270W offboard charger |
| Charge Time (Full) | ~6 hours (0–100%) |
| Charge Time (Partial) | ~3 hours (25–75%) |
| Battery Weight | ~10.2 kg per module |
🇮🇳 Expected Indian Adaptation:
- Battery Specs: 2 × 1.5 kWh units (total 3 kWh), slightly larger than CUV e.
- Charging Approach: Users remove batteries and charge via a dock at home.
- Estimated Charging Time: ~6.5–7 hours for full charge due to higher capacity.
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🚧 Limitations & Challenges
❌ No Plug-in Port : Scooter lacks onboard charging option—must remove batteries to recharge
⚡ Safety Risks : Voltage instability in homes is a barrier; Honda cites it as a concern
📉 Storage Tradeoff : Battery placement compromises under-seat storage
💸 Subnoscription Costs : ₹800 to ₹2,358/month depending on plan; extra fees for swap overuse
Honda is developing a portable charging dock, likely inspired by its European CUV e platform, to enable at-home charging.
🔋 CUV e Dock Reference (European Model):
| Feature | Value |
|----------------------|--------------------------------|
| Battery Type | 2 × 1.3 kWh lithium-ion |
| Charging Power | 270W offboard charger |
| Charge Time (Full) | ~6 hours (0–100%) |
| Charge Time (Partial) | ~3 hours (25–75%) |
| Battery Weight | ~10.2 kg per module |
🇮🇳 Expected Indian Adaptation:
- Battery Specs: 2 × 1.5 kWh units (total 3 kWh), slightly larger than CUV e.
- Charging Approach: Users remove batteries and charge via a dock at home.
- Estimated Charging Time: ~6.5–7 hours for full charge due to higher capacity.
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🚧 Limitations & Challenges
❌ No Plug-in Port : Scooter lacks onboard charging option—must remove batteries to recharge
⚡ Safety Risks : Voltage instability in homes is a barrier; Honda cites it as a concern
📉 Storage Tradeoff : Battery placement compromises under-seat storage
💸 Subnoscription Costs : ₹800 to ₹2,358/month depending on plan; extra fees for swap overuse