LUXURY CAR Honda Fit EV (2013)
Honda Fit EV
Honda
announced the all-new 2013 Honda Fit EV will be available for lease
beginning July 20, 2012, with a three-year lease price of $389 per
month. The 2013 Honda Fit EV is the latest in Honda's diverse and
growing range of alternative-fuel vehicles, and received the highest
fuel-efficiency rating ever given by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), with an adjusted combined mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of
118 MPGe.
The
Honda Fit EV will be available for lease-only in key markets in Oregon
and California, after which availability will expand to six East Coast
markets in early 2013. The Honda Fit EV's three-year lease price of $389
per month computes to a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of
$36,625.
Based
on the popular five-door, five-passenger Fit and Fit Sport, the
100-percent electric Honda Fit EV features a 20-kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery and a compact 92-kilowatt (123 horsepower)
AC synchronous electric motor that generates 189 ft-lb of torque. This
efficient powertrain is teamed to a chassis with a fully-independent
suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode drive system adapted from the
CR-Z Sport Hybrid. The result is a fun-to-drive EV with a class-leading
EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating of 82-miles.
An
onboard charger allows the vehicle to be plugged into any
household-type 120-volt or available 240-volt AC power supply. When
connected to a 240-volt circuit, the Honda Fit EV battery can be
recharged in less than three hours from a low charge indicator
illumination point. When connected to an outlet, charging can be started
or stopped with an included Honda Fit EV interactive remote control,
through an available smartphone application, or through the internet on a
personal computer.
Powertrain
The electric motor drives the Honda Fit EV through a high-efficiency coaxial gearbox with a single forward ratio. The 3-Mode Drive System's ECON mode can help the driver improve range from the NORMAL mode, while in the SPORT mode, improved responsiveness adds to the Fit EV's fun-to-drive nature. In all modes, a new regenerative braking system returns energy to the battery pack during deceleration and braking. Additionally, a driver-selectable "B" mode optimizes the rate of regenerative braking
The
onboard charger allows the vehicle to be plugged into any
household-type 120-volt or available 240-volt AC power supply. When
connected to a household 120-volt power supply with the included
portable charging cable, the Honda Fit EV can be fully recharged in less
than 15 hours. With a suitable 240-volt AC Level 2 supply connected to
the Honda Fit EV's standard onboard double-power 6.6 kW charger, the
charge time from low-charge indicator illumination is less than three
hours. A 240-volt charging station is available for customer purchase
through Leviton, Honda's preferred electric charging equipment supplier.
An interactive remote control with a range of up to 100 feet can also control charging and operation of the climate control system when the Honda Fit EV is connected to a power supply. To allow charging at the lowest available electricity rates, charge scheduling can be set via the Multi-Information Display (MID) or by an available free Honda Fit EV smartphone app.
An interactive remote control with a range of up to 100 feet can also control charging and operation of the climate control system when the Honda Fit EV is connected to a power supply. To allow charging at the lowest available electricity rates, charge scheduling can be set via the Multi-Information Display (MID) or by an available free Honda Fit EV smartphone app.
Body
The
compact Honda Fit EV shares its essential design and engineering
features with the gasoline-powered Fit and Fit Sport, and has
aerodynamic upgrades and unique styling cues that set it apart. The
unit-body utilizes 56-percent high-strength steel that maximizes
stiffness without adding unnecessary weight.
The
vFit EV's 162.0-inch overall length belies an extraordinary amount of
interior space, and the 98.4-inch wheelbase pushes the wheels toward the
edges of the body envelope, resulting in a remarkable blend of ride
quality and handling agility. The 58.5-inch front/57.6-inch rear track
adds both cornering stability and interior roominess.
Aerodynamic
innovations include a revised and more efficient front end, grille area
and lower fascia. Along the body sides, the rocker panels now feature
aggressive air-control shapes behind the front wheels as well as ahead
of the rear wheels. The rear spoiler and lower fascia have been
redesigned to further reduce aerodynamic drag.
Chassis
The
Honda Fit EV's smooth ride, nimble handling and connected-to-the-road
feel starts with its rigid steel unit body, enabling precise handling
and body control. The MacPherson strut front suspension has been
optimized and the Fit's H-shaped torsion beam rear suspension has been
replaced with a rear multi-link system. The Honda Fit EV's Li-Ion
battery pack is packaged beneath the floor of the vehicle, preserving
the Fit's outstanding interior space.
An
electrically power-assisted hydraulic braking system utilizes 11.1-inch
ventilated front discs and 8.7-inch rear drums, along with a new
electric servo braking system that helps to recharge the lithium-ion
battery pack while the vehicle is coasting or braking. Electric Power
Steering (EPS) is standard.
The
Honda Fit EV is equipped with low rolling-resistance P185/65R15
all-season tires with 15x6.0-inch, five-lug aluminum alloy wheels. A
flat tire repair kit eliminates the need for a spare tire, allowing
extra room for the under-floor Li-Ion battery pack, and roadside
assistance comes standard with the Honda Fit EV for the length of the
lease.
Interior
The
Honda Fit EV has a roomy five-passenger interior offering a high level
of comfort and remarkable versatility. Seating features include a manual
tilt and telescope steering wheel, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, and
a new version of Honda's Bio-Fabric seat material.
Helping
drivers to operate the vehicle more efficiently is new analog and
digital instrumentation, which displays the vehicle's energy use, the
lithium-ion battery pack's state of charge, and estimated remaining
driving range. An ECO scoring system lets drivers know how efficiently
they're operating the vehicle, and other indicators show the energy used
by the climate control system and other systems.
The
Honda Fit EV is well equipped with a standard six-speaker 160-watt
audio system that includes a USB audio interface and Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®. In addition, a standard Voice-Activated Honda
Satellite-Linked Navigation System includes the locations of public EV
recharging stations, as well as a graphic depiction of estimated driving
range.
Safety
The
new Fit EV offers a broad range of standard active and passive safety
features designed to help protect not only its occupants, but also
pedestrians and the occupants of other vehicles. Standard active safety
features include Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control,
a 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake
Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS).
An
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure helps make
the vehicle highly effective at absorbing and dispersing the energy of a
frontal crash, while daytime running lights (DRL) and a pedestrian
injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle further improve
safety. The 2013 Fit EV is expected to receive an Overall Vehicle Score
of 5 Stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tests, and a Top
Safety Pick by the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS).
Honda Financial Services Lease
The
new Honda Fit EV is available exclusively on a 36-month closed-end
lease for $389 per month (plus tax, $0 cap cost reduction). This lease
payment price includes the cost reduction for the available $7,500
federal EV tax credit. The first month's payment plus tax and license
fees are due at lease signing, and the lease allows up to 12,000
miles-per-year. Lease payment includes roadside assistance, routine
maintenance and navigation Point of Interest updates. There will be no
purchase option at lease end, and customers are responsible for
insurance.
Manufacturing and Warranty
The
Honda Fit EV is manufactured by Honda at the New Model Center in
Tochigi, Japan, the same facility that manufactures the FCX Clarity
fuel-cell electric vehicle. It is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile
Limited Vehicle Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited
Warranty, and a 5-year/unlimited-mile Corrosion Limited Warranty. The
Honda Fit EV Lithium-Ion Battery Warranty is in addition to Limited
Warranty and continues for the duration of the lease of the vehicle.
Honda Fit EV Specifications
