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• The Honda UC3 will be launched with a maxi-scooter design and a 3.2 kWh LFP battery.
• The TVS iCube offers an impressive range of 212 km with a battery option of up to 5.3 kWh.
• While Honda focuses on cutting-edge technology, TVS is already popular in the Indian market.

The competition in the Indian electric two wheeler market is very intense at present. On one hand, Japanese automaker Honda is trying to gain a foothold in the market with its new products, while on the other hand, TVS Motor is already leading the market by storm with its popular TVS iCube scooter. Honda has recently filed a design patent for its new electric scooter UC3 in India. In that case, let's see exactly how the upcoming UC3 from global giant Honda and the Indian consumer favorite TVS iCube will go head-to-head.

1. Design and look

• Honda UC3: The scooter is a modern blend of maxi-scooter and neo-retro design with an aggressive and sporty front side, while the rear side is simple yet attractive. It gets three-piece LED DRL and unique front look.
• TVS iCube: The design of iCube is very minimalistic, family-friendly and based on straight lines. It features a flat floorboard and a simple yet classy style, which is considered extremely comfortable for daily commuting.

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2. Battery pack and range

• Honda UC3: This scooter has a fixed LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery pack with a capacity of 3.2 kWh for maximum range in a single charge. 122 kilometers That's it.
• TVS iCube: The big feature of iCube is that it has many variants available. Its top variant gets a whopping 5.3 kWh battery, which offers an impressive range of up to 212 kilometers on a single charge. TVS has stronger options in terms of range.

3. Performance and speed

• Honda UC3: It has an 8 bhp power motor and this scooter performs almost as well as a 160 cc petrol scooter. Its top speed is 80 km per hour.
• TVS iCube: The top speed of the iCube is also 82 kilometers per hour. The scooter accelerates from 0 to 40 km/h in just 4.2 seconds and comes with features like Q-Park Assist.

4. Features and Utilities

• Honda UC3: It gets a 5-inch TFT display with Multi Ride Mode, Traction Control, Reverse Assist, Keyless Start, Regenerative Tech and Honda RoadSync. In this 26 liters of underseat storage is
• TVS iCube: It gets a touchscreen or joystick controlled instrument cluster with TVS SmartXonnect technology. Its comprehensive design offers a large underseat storage space of 32 litres, which is very convenient for luggage.

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5. Price and market grip

• Honda UC3: It carries a huge price tag in the international market, and currently only a design patent has been filed in India. The launch date has not been fixed yet, so customers may have to wait a little longer.
• TVS iCube: The scooter is already widely sold in the Indian market, with ex-showroom prices starting at around Rs 95,000 and going up to Rs 1.75 lakh for the top model. It has become a ready-to-buy and trusted choice for the general public.

If you want a sophisticated maxi-scooter from a Japanese brand and want to wait for a future launch, then the Honda UC3 is worth keeping an eye on. But if you want a reliable Indian brand, long range (up to 212 km), prompt service and the best option available in the market right now, TVS iCube clearly beats the competition.