Honda’s Future Has Pedals - Meet the eQuad

Long known for sports cars and family sedans, Honda is now pedaling into entirely new territory. Their latest creation, the eQuad, is a chunky-wheeled, pedal-assisted four-wheeler with one mission: to reinvent urban delivery and make city streets greener.

But don’t mistake it for a toy. The eQuad was developed in part by Honda’s startup arm, Fastport, with a laser focus on solving the “last mile” logistics riddle - that notoriously expensive and complicated final stretch from warehouse to doorstep. Honda envisions couriers gliding through bike lanes on eQuads, dodging traffic and navigating dense cityscapes with ease.

At the heart of the eQuad is a pedal-by-wire system. Unlike traditional bikes, the pedals aren’t mechanically linked to the wheels. Instead, they send signals to the electric motor via sensors. The result is featherlight pedaling, fluid power delivery, and a ride that feels more like a high-tech scooter with fitness credentials.

Power comes from Honda’s swappable Mobile Power Pack batteries, delivering a range of up to 37 kilometers per charge. With a cargo capacity of 295 kilograms and a top speed of 20 km/h, it’s perfectly tuned for bike lanes - fast enough to be efficient, slow enough to avoid being a menace.

For couriers, comfort is part of the package: UV-protective roof, optional ceramic-tinted canopy, a cooling fan, and an automatic parking brake. Naturally, in an era of smart everything, the eQuad connects to Honda’s FaaS platform, unlocking battery access, container management, service plans, and an AI-powered dashboard that monitors everything short of the rider’s mood.

Production is set to begin in Ohio, in the very factory that once built the legendary Acura NSX and TLX special editions. Honda believes the same craftsmanship that shaped a supercar is just right for this next-gen micro-mobility marvel.

The eQuad hits the streets in summer 2026. It may not roar like a sports car, but it just might be the smartest Honda you’ve ever seen.