Kinetic Green E-Zulu vs Honda QC1
Kinetic Green E-ZuluVSHonda QC1
The scoreboard
Top pick
Kinetic Green E-Zulu
- Most affordable
- Biggest battery
- Higher top speed
- Most powerful
Honda QC1
- Longest range
- More boot space
Based on SEV score and how each EV scores on price, range, battery, charging time, speed, power and boot space.
Key numbers
Green E-ZuluQC1
Starting Price
₹79,990
₹90,708
Real-World Range
75 km
80 km
Battery
2.27 kWh
1.5 kWh
Top Speed
60 km/h
50 km/h
Peak Power
2.1 kW
1.8 kW
Boot Space
22 L
26 L
Range reality check
Kinetic Green E-Zulu
Claimed104 km
Real-world75 km
Honda QC1
Claimed80 km
Real-world80 km
Claimed range is the lab figure. Real-world range is what SearchEV expects in everyday Indian conditions.
Key Highlights
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Price
₹79,990
₹90,708
Claimed Range
104 km
80 km
True Range
75 km
80 km
Top Speed
60 km/h
50 km/h
Battery Capacity
2.27 kWh
1.5 kWh
Peak Power
2.1 kW
1.8 kW
Boot Space
22 L
26 L
AC Charging Time
5 Hrs
6.83 Hrs
Battery Warranty
3 Years / 30,000 km
3 Years / 50,000 km
Pros & Cons
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
What's good
- Less kerb weight makes it ideal for beginner riders
- Has decent range for city commutes
- Gets enough storage spaces
- More than enough ground clearance of 160mm
What's not good
- Gets a fixed battery pack, so charging might be an issue for apartment users
- Top speed is limited to 60 kmph
- Build quality has taken a hit to keep costs low
Dimensions & Capacity
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
L x W x H (mm)
1830 x 715 x 1135
1826 x 701 x 1129
Wheelbase
1360 mm
1275 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
169 mm
Turning Radius
1.5 m
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Front Storage Space
1.5 L
1.45 L
Seating Capacity
2
2
Kerb Weight
93 kg
89.5
Loading Capacity
150 kg
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Battery & Motor
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Battery Type
Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Lithium-ion
Fast Charging
Yes
No
Detachable Battery
No
No
Motor Type
BLDC Hub Motor
BLDC
Motor Power
2.1 kW
1.8 kW
Max Torque
94 Nm
77 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Hub Motor
In-wheel motor
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal/City, Sport
Econ, Standard
Performance
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Acceleration (0-100)
Acceleration (0-40) in 5 sec
Acceleration (0-40) in 9.4
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Steering Type
Handlebar
Handlebar
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Dual Shock Absorber
5 Step Adjustable Hydraulic
Shock Absorber
Twin Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Tyres & Wheels
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Tyre & Wheel
3.00-10 Tubeless Tyres, Alloy Wheels
Front: 90/90-12, alloy; Rear: 90/100-10
Charging
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
AC Charger
750 W
330 W Off-board Charger
AC Charging Time
4 hours
6 hrs 50 min
Warranty
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Battery Warranty
3 years or 30,000 km
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Motor Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 km
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Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 km
3 Years or 50,000 Km
Top Features
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Top Features
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- USB Charging Port
- Keyless Lock/Unlock
- 3 Riding Modes
- LED DRLs
- Auto-Cut Charger
- LED Headlamp
- 5-inch LCD Instrument Cluster
- USB Type-C Charging Port
- Econ & Standard Riding Modes
- CAN-Controlled Auto-Cut Charger
- IP67 Water & Dust Resistant Battery
Exterior
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Exterior
- LED DRLs
- Front & rear disc brakes
- Telescopic front suspension
- Stylish grab rail
- 3.00-10 tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Front bag hook
- Front storage space
- Large under-seat boot space
- Boot light
- Seamless, flowing body design
- Elegant body-colour mirrors (optional accessory)
- LED headlight
- LED tail lamp
- LED clear winkers / indicators
- Front black alloy wheel
- Sleek rear design
- Sturdy rear grabrail
- Under-bone frame
- 90/90-12 front tyre
- 90/100-10 rear tyre
- Telescopic front suspension
- 5-step adjustable hydraulic rear suspension
- Spacious floorboard
- 704 mm seat height
- 169 mm ground clearance
- 1,275 mm wheelbase
Interior
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Interior
- Stylish Seat
- Digital Display
- Under-Seat Storage
- Large Boot Space
- Boot Light
- Front Storage Compartment
- Bag Hook
- Passenger Footrest
- Pillion Grab Rail
- Comfortable Pillion Seating
- Keyless Start
- USB Charging Port
- Spacious Floorboard
- Easy-to-Read Instrument Cluster
Performance
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Performance
- 3 Riding Modes
- BLDC hub motor
- 2.1 kW peak power
- 60 km/h top speed
- 104 km claimed range
- 7° gradeability
- Regenerative braking
- 80 km IDC range
- 50 km/h top speed
- 0–40 km/h acceleration in 9.4 sec
- 7° gradeability
- BLDC motor
- In-wheel motor
- 1.8 kW peak power
- 77 Nm maximum torque
- Econ riding mode
- Standard riding mode
- Fixed 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery
- BP Cell Chemistry
- IP67 battery water & dust resistance
Infotainment & Tech
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Infotainment & Tech
- Digital instrument cluster
- Digital speedometer
- Digital odometer
- USB charging port
- Clock
- Distance-to-empty display
- 5-inch LCD digital display
- 450-nit display brightness
- IP65 display water & dust resistance
- Riding-mode indication
- 15 W USB Type-C charging port
- CAN-controlled charging technology
Convenience
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Convenience
- Auto-cut charger
- Keyless lock/unlock
- Push-button start
- Side-stand sensor
- Under-seat storage
- Front storage
- 26 L under-seat storage
- 1.45 L glove-box capacity
- Inner storage pocket
- 15 W USB-C charging
- Spacious floorboard
- Comfortable 704 mm seat height
- 169 mm ground clearance
- 1,275 mm wheelbase
- Home charging through standard 6A socket
- Off-board home charger
- Sturdy passenger grabrail QC1
Safety
Kinetic Green E-ZuluHonda QC1
Safety
- Combined Braking System (CBS)
- Anti-theft alarm
- IP67 water & dust resistance
- Side-stand motor cut-off
- Find My Bike button on key fob
- Low-battery indicator
- Side-stand inhibitor
- 130 mm front drum brake
- 110 mm rear drum brake
- Telescopic front suspension
- 5-step adjustable hydraulic rear suspension
- IP67 battery protection
- IP65 LCD protection
- CAN-controlled charger auto-cut
- Sturdy rear grabrail
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