Tokyo, Japan- Honda Motor Co., Ltd, will begin sales of its fixed-battery electric two-wheeled personal commuter, the Honda UC3, in Thailand and Vietnam from this spring. Positioned as an EV equivalent to a 110cc-class internal-combustion model, the UC3 launch will be supported by efforts to expand charging infrastructure in major cities across both markets.
The UC3 is the first electric commuter to reflect Honda’s new global electric-motorcycle brand promise, “Expected life. Unexpected discoveries.” Developed under the concept of an “Intelligent Urban Life Partner,” it aims to deliver EV-specific benefits while maintaining the quality and safety standards Honda is known for from its ICE development history.
Powering the UC3 is Honda’s first fixed-type lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, paired with an in-house developed wheel-side motor producing a maximum 6.0 kW. With efficiency improvements through optimized regenerative control and magnetic circuit design, the UC3 achieves a cruising range of 122 km per charge (WMTC Mode 1, Thailand certified value). It offers three ride modes STANDARD, SPORT, and ECON along with a reverse mode to make parking and low-speed maneuvering easier.
In terms of design, the UC3 uses flowing front-to-rear curves with a distinctive arched tail form and a horizontal signature light first seen on Honda’s initial electric motorcycle, the WN7. A dedicated EV color theme features a mostly black body with gold accents, while the product branding adopts a newly developed ‘Honda’ font exclusive to electric motorcycles.
Charging is based on “CHAdeMO for two-wheelers,” aligned with the international specification recommended by the CHAdeMO Association. Two charger options are offered 1200W and 450W to suit different charging environments. A full charge (0–100%) takes approximately 4 hours with the 1200W charger and 9 hours with the 450W unit, while 20–80% takes around 2 hours (1200W) or 5 hours (450W).
Alongside the UC3 rollout, Honda will expand charging infrastructure for fixed-battery electric motorcycles in both countries. In Thailand, the company will increase the number of CHAdeMO two-wheeler charging stations, mainly at Honda motorcycle dealerships and shopping malls in and around Bangkok. In Vietnam, Honda will begin installing charging stations at dealerships in major cities including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, targeting the start of operations from June 2026.
Honda will also continue improving the ecosystem for its swappable-battery models using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e:, expanding Honda e:Swap BATTERY STATION installations at Honda dealerships in Bangkok and Hanoi.
Production of the UC3 started in December 2025 at Thai Honda Co., Ltd., with units supplied to both Thailand and Vietnam. Honda also plans to shift to local production in Vietnam during 2026 at Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd., supporting faster supply as electrification accelerates in the country’s motorcycle market.
As part of its wider sustainability roadmap, Honda targets carbon neutrality across all products and corporate activities by 2050. The company will continue advancing ICE technology while making electrification a core pillar of its environmental strategy, with plans to introduce new electric motorcycle models globally every year. Honda also intends to pursue battery repurposing and recycling to help build a circular value chain that supports a carbon-neutral society.
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