Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is prioritizing ethanol-blended fuels like E85 over battery-electric vehicles. CEO Tsutsumu Otani cited power outages and insufficient charging infrastructure as primary drivers for this multi-pathway approach.
India represents one of the world's largest two-wheeler markets. Electric models currently account for only 8% of total sales in the region.
This strategic shift will likely influence Honda’s operations in approximately 60 export markets. These countries, primarily across Africa and Latin America, face similar infrastructure challenges to India.