Honda UC3 EV Scooter Launches in Thailand & Vietnam

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 starting this spring. Positioned as an EV alternative to a 110cc-class ICE model, the UC3 launch will be supported by efforts to expand charging infrastructure in major cities in both countries.

The UC3 is the first electric personal commuter to reflect Honda’s new global brand promise for its electric motorcycle business, “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 has built through decades of ICE model development.

For its power source, the UC3 adopts Honda’s first fixed-type lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. It uses a wheel-side motor developed and manufactured in-house by Honda, producing a maximum output of 6.0 kW. By optimizing regenerative control and the magnetic circuit design, Honda says the UC3 improves efficiency and achieves a 122 km cruising range per charge (WMTC Mode 1, Thailand certified value).

The UC3 offers three selectable riding modes STANDARD, SPORT, and ECON to match different riding conditions and rider preferences. A reverse mode is also included to make parking and low-speed reversing easier and more manageable.

In design, the UC3 features flowing curves from front to rear with a distinctive arched form around the tail section. It includes a horizontal signature light first introduced on Honda’s earlier electric motorcycle, the Honda WN7. The dedicated EV color scheme pairs a predominantly black body with gold-accented components, while the product mark uses a newly developed “Honda” font created exclusively for Honda electric motorcycles.

For charging, the UC3 uses “CHAdeMO for two-wheelers,” a standard based on an international specification recommended by the CHAdeMO Association. Two chargers 1200W and 450W are available to suit different environments. Charging from 0 to 100% takes about 4 hours with the 1200W charger and about 9 hours with the 450W charger, while 20 to 80% takes roughly 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 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 Honda dealerships in major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, targeting operation from June 2026.

At the same time, Honda will continue improving usability for electric motorcycles powered by its swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: battery. Expansion of Honda e:Swap BATTERY STATION installations will continue at Honda dealerships in Bangkok and Hanoi.

Production of the UC3 began in December 2025 at Thai Honda Co., Ltd., with supply planned for both Thailand and Vietnam. In Vietnam, Honda aims to transition to local production at Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd. during 2026, creating a faster and more flexible supply system as electrification accelerates in the country’s motorcycle market.

Honda reiterated its long-term target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 across all products and corporate activities. Within motorcycles, the company plans to keep advancing ICE technology while making electrification a core pillar of its environmental strategy. Honda also plans to introduce electric motorcycles globally on an annual basis, while pursuing battery repurposing and recycling initiatives to help build a circular value chain toward a carbon-neutral society.

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