Honda Activa e vs Simple Wave

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Honda Activa e
Simple Wave

Honda

Activa e

From ₹1.2 Lakh

Full Activa e page Change

Simple Energy

Wave

From ₹1.1 Lakh

Full Wave page Change
Honda Activa eActiva e STD · ₹1.2 Lakh
Simple WaveWave S 2.2 · ₹1.1 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Activa e: ₹1.2 Lakh Wave: ₹1.1 Lakh (ahead) Wave ₹10,134 cheaper
Braking Activa e: Combined braking (CBS) Wave: Not listed
Range Activa e: 102 km Wave: 110 km (ahead) IDC claim
Power Activa e: Not published Wave: 4.5 kW
Weight Activa e: 115 kg Wave: 125 kg Seat height 765 vs 775 mm
Versions Activa e: 2 Wave: 6 (ahead)

Pick the Wave for the lower price, more range and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.2 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.25 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,108 a month
₹1,935 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
Not listed
4.5 kW
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
102 km
110 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
Simple Energy
Model Line
Not listed
Wave (Family Electric Scooter)
India Launch Date
Not listed
2 September 2026
Deliveries Start
Not listed
Late September 2026

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Hub / Mid Motor
Not listed
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Dual Honda Mobile Power Pack e: Swappable Batteries (3.0 kWh Total Capacity: 2 x 1.5 kWh)
Not listed
Charging Time
Battery Swapping Station: Instant Swap (< 1 min) / Home Off-Board Dock Charger: 0-100% in 5.5 hours
Not listed

Performance

Top Speed
80 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
190 mm Disc (Front)
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
130 mm Drum (Rear)
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Wheel Type
12-inch Front / 10-inch Rear Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 (Tubeless)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
90/100-10 (Tubeless)
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Front Fork
Not listed
Rear Suspension
3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
Not listed
Frame Type
High-Rigidity Underbone Steel Frame
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
1,260 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1,840 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
710 mm
Not listed
Height (mm)
1,160 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
765 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
115 kg
Not listed

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7.0-inch Full-Colour Touchscreen / TFT Instrument Display with Honda RoadSync DUO
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth & 4G eSIM Telematics)
Not listed
Navigation
Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation with Live Battery Swapping Station Finder & Route Planning
Not listed
USB Charging
USB Type-C Fast Charging Port in Front Glovebox
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Riding Modes: Standard, Sport, and Econ Mode
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Reverse Assist
Yes (Electric Reverse Parking Assist Mode)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Energy Recuperation Indicator
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Signature Activa LED Wing DRLs
Not listed
Taillight
Sleek LED Tail Lamp with Horizontal Light Guide
Not listed
Turn Indicators
Integrated LED Winkers
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single Piece Contoured Comfort Seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
Dedicated Under-Seat Compartment for Dual Mobile Power Pack e: Swappable Batteries + Front Storage Pockets
Not listed

Motor Battery & Performance

Battery Chemistry
Not listed
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Battery Options
Not listed
2.2 kWh / 2.7 kWh / 3.7 kWh / 5 kWh
Top Speed
Not listed
75 km/h (2.2 and 2.7 kWh variants), 90 km/h (3.7 and 5 kWh variants)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Range & Charging

Home Charger
Not listed
750 W
Charging Time, 0 to 80 percent (2.2 kWh)
Not listed
2 hours 15 minutes

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type
Not listed
220 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum, with CBS
Front Suspension
Not listed
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twin Shock Absorbers
Wheel Size (Front/Rear)
Not listed
12-inch / 12-inch
Tyre Section
Not listed
90-section

Dimensions & Storage

Seat Length
Not listed
920 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
775 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
175 mm
Kerb Weight, Wave S
Not listed
124.5 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave
Not listed
121 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave+
Not listed
128 kg
Total Storage
Not listed
70 Litres (63L underseat, 3L front apron cubby, 4L side Pill Storage pocket)

Safety & ADAS

Traction Control
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Hill Hold Assist
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Anti-theft Tracking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Reverse Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Crawl Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Interior & Cockpit

USB Charging
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight
Not listed
Full LED, horizontal LED light bar design
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Tail Light
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED

Colours Charging & Warranty

Charger Included
Not listed
750 W home charger, standard

Choice

Versions
2 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹1.2 Lakh – ₹1.55 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Activa e STD₹1.2 Lakh Wave S 2.2₹1.1 Lakh Wave ₹10,134 less

On-road price in six cities

Activa e Activa e STD against Wave Wave S 2.2

CityActiva eWaveGap
Mumbai₹1.25 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹10,307 less
Pune₹1.25 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹10,307 less
New Delhi₹1.25 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹10,307 less
Bengaluru₹1.25 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹10,307 less
Chennai₹1.25 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹10,307 less
Hyderabad₹1.25 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹10,307 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Activa e or the Wave?

The Wave, by ₹10,134 on the versions compared here: Activa e Activa e STD at ₹1.2 Lakh against Wave Wave S 2.2 at ₹1.1 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.25 Lakh against ₹1.15 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Wave claims 110 km against 102 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,108 a month for the Activa e and ₹1,935 for the Wave, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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