The Honda QC1 Electric has come under fire for being outperformed by some of its Indian electric scooter rivals. It’s not going to win any speed contests, with a top speed of 50 km/h and a 0–40 km/h acceleration time of 9.7 seconds. With an 80 km range, practical for many urban commuters, it doesn’t match what some rival models boast. As a result, there have been debates about whether or not Honda has missed the mark by not entering the performance-oriented segment of the market. Others argue that in a country where traffic doesn't really allow for high speeds anyway, the QC1's specs are more than enough for day-to-day use. Others argue that, in a market where consumers too often equate higher numbers with greater value, the QC1 would have trouble drawing the imagination of buyers, namely young, tech-savvy consumers who are often early adopters of EVs.