Honda has unveiled the Fastport eQuad, its compact electric cargo vehicle designed for urban delivery, marking its entry into the emerging e-quad category now being embraced by companies such as Amazon and UPS. The pedal-assisted, battery-powered vehicle is intended for city streets and bike lanes, combining lightweight construction with low-speed functionality.
Available in two sizes, both Fastport eQuad variants are built on a shared platform and can carry between 320 to 650 pounds of cargo. Though bulkier than a cargo e-bike, each unit remains smaller than the tiniest Mini Cooper and is limited to a top speed of 12 mph (20 kph), ensuring compliance with bike-lane regulations. Swappable Mobile Power Pack batteries—each weighing 22 pounds—are slotted into a compartment behind the cockpit, offering quick recharging and reducing downtime.
Inside, the cockpit mimics a traditional bicycle setup with pedals, a windscreen, and a handlebar-mounted display for navigation. Honda emphasizes that the eQuad is a “software-defined vehicle,” with potential for ongoing updates and feature expansions, though details remain vague. The vehicles for the U.S. market will be assembled at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, the same facility that previously hand-built the high-performance Acura NSX supercar.