Honda QC1 vs TVS Orbiter

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Honda QC1
TVS Orbiter

Honda

QC1

From ₹90,708

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TVS Motor

Orbiter

From ₹1.01 Lakh

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Honda QC1QC1 · ₹90,708
TVS OrbiterOrbiter V1 · ₹1.01 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price QC1: ₹90,708 (ahead) Orbiter: ₹1.01 Lakh QC1 ₹9,942 cheaper
Braking QC1: Combined braking (CBS) Orbiter: Combined braking (CBS)
Range QC1: 80 km Orbiter: 92 km (ahead) Claimed
Power QC1: 1.8 kW Orbiter: Not published
Weight QC1: 85 kg Orbiter: 101 kg Seat height 745 vs 760 mm
Versions QC1: 1 Orbiter: 2 (ahead)

Pick the QC1 for the lower price.

Pick the Orbiter for more range and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹90,708
₹1.01 Lakh
On-road in
₹94,716
₹1.05 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,591 a month
₹1,761 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
1.8 kW
Not listed
Torque
77 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
80 km
92 km

Vehicle Details

Battery Rental Option
Not listed
The V1 is also sold with its battery on rent (Battery-as-a-Service) from Rs 49,999 ex-showroom Delhi, plus a monthly battery subscription from Rs 862 (TVS Motor, Autocar Professional). That price does not include the battery, so it is not listed as a separate version.

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
In-Wheel Brushless DC / Permanent Magnet Motor
BLDC hub motor
Battery Capacity (kWh)
1.5 kWh Honda Mobile Power Pack e: Single Swappable Battery
Not listed
Charging Time
Battery Swapping in 1 min / Home Charger 0-100% in 3.5 hours
Not listed
Battery Type
Not listed
Lithium-ion, IP67 rated, 1.8 kWh (V1) or 3.1 kWh (V2)
Charging Time (0-80%)
Not listed
2.2 hours (V1), 4.1 hours (V2)
Charger
Not listed
650W portable charger

Performance

Top Speed
50 km/h (Urban City Commuter)
68 kmph
0-40 kmph
Not listed
6.3-6.8 seconds

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
130 mm Drum
Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
130 mm Drum
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Wheel Type
10-inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy, 14-inch front / 12-inch rear
Front Tyre Size
90/90-10 (Tubeless)
90/80 R14
Rear Tyre Size
90/90-10 (Tubeless)
90/90 R12
Braking System
Not listed
CBS

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Front Fork
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Single Shock Absorber
Dual shock absorber
Frame Type
Lightweight Steel Underbone
Steel tube
Wheelbase (mm)
1,220 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
150 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1,750 mm
1,855 mm
Width (mm)
680 mm
728 mm
Height (mm)
1,100 mm
1,284 mm
Seat Height (mm)
745 mm
760 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
85 kg (Ultra Lightweight)
101 kg (V1), 112-113 kg (V2)
Carrying Capacity
Not listed
150 kg

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5.0-inch High-Contrast LCD Instrument Panel with Battery State-of-Charge & Speed
Digital colour LCD
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth Connectivity)
Not listed
Navigation
App-based Trip & Location Tracking
Not listed
USB Charging
USB Charging Port
Not listed
Connected Features
Not listed
Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation, battery status, live charging status, geo-fencing, OTA updates

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
2 Riding Modes: Standard and Eco Mode
Eco and City
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Available
Reverse Assist
No
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative Braking System
Yes
Hill Assist
Not listed
Yes
Anti-Theft System
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Integrated DRLs
LED with DRL
Taillight
Compact LED Tail Lamp
LED
Turn Indicators
Bulb
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single Piece Urban Commuter Seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space (L)
26 Litres Under-Seat Storage (Single battery layout leaves ample boot space for helmet)
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
34 litres

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹90,708
₹1.01 Lakh – ₹1.19 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

QC1₹90,708 Orbiter V1₹1.01 Lakh Orbiter ₹9,942 more

On-road price in six cities

QC1 QC1 against Orbiter Orbiter V1

CityQC1OrbiterGap
Mumbai₹94,716₹1.05 LakhQC1 ₹10,111 less
Pune₹94,716₹1.05 LakhQC1 ₹10,111 less
New Delhi₹94,716₹1.05 LakhQC1 ₹10,111 less
Bengaluru₹94,716₹1.05 LakhQC1 ₹10,111 less
Chennai₹94,716₹1.05 LakhQC1 ₹10,111 less
Hyderabad₹94,716₹1.05 LakhQC1 ₹10,111 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 QC1 or the Orbiter?

The QC1, by ₹9,942 on the versions compared here: QC1 QC1 at ₹90,708 against Orbiter Orbiter V1 at ₹1.01 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹94,716 against ₹1.05 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Orbiter claims 92 km against 80 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,591 a month for the QC1 and ₹1,761 for the Orbiter, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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