As cities continue to grapple with congestion and carbon emissions, automakers are experimenting with smaller, cleaner, and more agile vehicles for urban logistics. Honda’s latest offering in this space is the Fastport eQuad — a four-wheeled, pedal-assisted electric cargo vehicle designed specifically for last-mile package delivery.
Developed under Honda’s new Fleet-as-a-Service sub-brand, also named Fastport, the eQuad is set to make its global debut at Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt. This prototype delivery vehicle blends electric mobility with human-powered pedaling, aiming to fill a gap between conventional ebikes and full-sized delivery vans.
The eQuad uses a “pedal-by-wire” assist system, allowing the rider to move with motor-assisted pedal power up to 12 mph (20 km/h). Power comes from a swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack, which supports a range of up to 23 miles (37 km) per charge in fully loaded conditions — based on the larger of the two available configurations.
That larger version features a cargo box measuring 89 x 60 x 47.9 inches (238.9 x 152.5 x 121.6 cm) and is rated for payloads up to 650 lb (295 kg). A second, smaller configuration offers a 75 x 57.5 x 39.4-inch (190.5 x 146 x 97.5 cm) cargo area, with a 320 lb (145 kg) payload capacity. Honda has not yet shared final range estimates for the smaller setup.
While technical details remain limited, Honda has confirmed the eQuad includes “numerous energy saving technologies,” including regenerative braking and an automatic parking brake. These features could help optimize battery life, especially in stop-and-go urban settings.
The rider’s comfort hasn’t been overlooked. The eQuad includes a transparent overhead canopy to provide some rain protection, though the sides remain open. UV-coated surfaces, an optional ceramic tint, and a small ventilation fan are built in to assist in warmer conditions.
On the tech and safety front, the prototype is equipped with shocks on all four wheels, a headlight, and a front LED strip. Rendered images also show turn signals and a tail-light, suggesting full street-legal lighting in future versions. A tablet-like screen appears mounted at the center of the handlebar, likely serving as a navigation and logistics interface for riders.
Fastport, the sub-brand handling the eQuad, is Honda’s entry into the emerging fleet electrification trend. The company describes last-mile delivery as “one of the most complex and costly segments of the logistics chain,” and appears to be positioning the eQuad as a lower-emissions, compact alternative to light delivery trucks in dense cities.
Honda plans to begin limited deployment of the eQuad in North America and Europe by late 2025, targeting urban delivery operations. Mass production is scheduled to follow in mid-2026, as the company tests the viability of its new Fleet-as-a-Service model in real-world logistics scenarios.
Source: Honda
