Honda Goes Electric
February 21st, 2011
With more and more electric cars hitting the market, you may have wondered when Honda’s planning to release one. The answer: 2012.
Honda recently showed off the newest addition to their lineup, the Honda Fit EV, an all-electric plug-in version of their already popular Honda Fit. This is the latest technology in Honda’s goal of a complete lineup of zero emissions vehicles.
Equipped with a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor, the Honda Fit EV is being designed to meet the needs of the average metropolitan commuter. Room for five passengers and a driving range of 70 miles make the Fit EV comfortable and cost-efficient for city dwellers.
To make the driving experience more performance-driven and fun, the Honda Fit EV features an E-Drive system with three driving modes: Econ, Normal and Sport. These drive modes change the driving experience, maximize efficiency or improve acceleration based on which mode you choose. The econ mode increases the driving range by 17 percent over normal mode and nearly 25 percent over sport mode.
Keeping up with the growing trend of smart phone apps for vehicles, the Honda Fit EV will have its own app for drivers. From this, drivers will be able to keep track of the state of charge, initiate charging and activate the air conditioning system while the Fit EV is still connected to the grid. Non-smart phone users can opt to use a special Honda remote or a personal computer application to keep an eye on their Fit EV.
Charging the Honda Fit EV can easily be done at a public charging station, from a 112- or 240-volt home outlet or using the Honda charging stand. A full charge will take less than 12 hours using a 120-volt outlet and less than six hours using a 240-volt outlet.
The ultra-green Honda Fit EV will be available at your Independence Honda dealer in 2012. Will you be ready to drive your own electric vehicle?
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