2013 Honda Fit EV

The 2013 Honda Fit EV has been unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Fit EV is based on Honda’s light car, called Jazz in AustraliaThe.

fully electric Fit EV joins a diverse powertrain range offered by Honda in the US that includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell and natural gas powered vehiclesHonda.

Honda told that the Fit EV's. MSRP is $36,625 with an estimated lease priced at $399 a month. The Fit EV is powered by a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 92 kW (equal to 124HP) coaxial electric motor sourced from the FCX Clarity.

Honda says that in Econ mode, driving range may increase by as much as 17-percent compared to driving in Normal mode, while Sport mode is claimed to "significantly" improve acceleration.

Honda's. Fit EV is an all-electric version of Honda's. sub-compact hatchback with an estimated combined city/highway range of up to 76 miles using the EPA's. testing (according to the EPA, the Nissan Leaf would reach 73 miles). In the city, Honda expects a maximum electric range of 123 miles.

Acceleration improves significantly when in Sport mode, adding to the Honda Fit EV's fun to drive nature.

In addition to the 3-mode driving system, the Honda Fit EV includes interactive coaching features designed to assist the driver in maximizing battery performance and driving range. The 66. kW, onboard 32 amp charger allows for convenient recharging of the Honda Fit EV.

The Honda Fit EV carries a familiar chrome front fascia that is similar to other Honda environmentally-responsible vehicles like the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle and Insight hybrid. The Fit EV features illuminated meters that alert the driver to key vehicle functions including state of charge, battery usage and driving range.

Honda will try the Fit EV with the City of Torrance, California Google Inc. and Stanford University as a part of the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. Each program participant will provide Honda with real-world feedback on the Fit EV.