2013 Honda Fit EV recieves EPA MPG Equivalency of 118 MPG

The 2013 Honda Fit EV, has received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, and an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles. With an EPA rated annual fuel cost of only $500 , the fun-to-drive 2013 Honda Fit EV can help consumers get more miles for each charging dollar. Full EPA MPGe ratings¹ for the Fit EV are 132/105/118 city/highway/combined.
With such an efficient drivetrain, the Fit EV’s 20-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery provides the capacity to earn an EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating of 82-miles, allowing the Fit EV to surpass the EPA efficiency and range ratings of the Ford Focus Electric (105 MPGe, 76-mile range), Nissan Leaf (99 MPGe, 73-mile range), and Mitsubishi i-MiEV (112 MPGe, 62-mile range). The Fit EV’s exceptionally efficient design – encompassing everything from savvy powertrain design, weight-conscious engineering and effective aerodynamics – makes the most of the Fit EV’s smaller battery. Additionally, the Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point when connected to a 240-volt circuit.
“Just as important as the industry-leading fuel-efficiency and fast recharging time, as a Honda, the 2013 Fit EV will be an absolute kick to drive,” said Steve Center, vice president of the American Honda Environmental Business Development Office.
The Fit EV’s 92 kilowatt (123 horsepower) coaxial electric motor generates 188 ft-lb of torque, and is teamed to a chassis with a fully-independent suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid.
Honda debuted the 2013 Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and announced plans to begin leasing the battery-electric commuter vehicle to customers in select California and Oregon markets during the summer of 2012, followed by an East Coast rollout in 2013. The Fit EV will be offered with three-year $389/month lease².
Honda Environmental LeadershipThe Fit EV is a part of Honda’s portfolio approach, which includes the development of battery- electric, fuel cell-electric, natural gas, and gasoline-electric powered vehicles, to improve fuel-efficiency and reduce C02 emissions. Honda has led the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) rankings of overall vehicle environmental performance since 2000, and a Honda vehicle has topped the list of America's greenest vehicles, from the America Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), for eleven consecutive years.
In 2006, Honda became the first automaker to announce voluntary CO2 emissions reduction targets for its global fleet of automobile, powersports and power equipment products and its global network of manufacturing plants. Today, the company is striving for even greater reductions in CO2 emissions that contribute to global climate change, while also working to minimize waste, water use and the total environmental footprint of its operations worldwide.

Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison
Model	EPA Combined MPGe Rating	EPA Combined kWh/100ml1	Battery Capacity	EPA Label Range
Honda Fit EV	118	29	20 kWh	82 miles
Mitsubishi i-MiEV	112	30	16 kWh	62 miles
Ford Focus Electric	105	32	23 kWh	76 miles
Nissan Leaf	99	34	24 kWh	73 miles

¹ kWh/100mi (kilowatt hours per 100miles): A lower number represents superior efficiency
¹132/105/118 city/highway/combined miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) rating; 82 mile combined (city/highway) driving range rating (adjusted).  Ratings determined by US EPA.  Your MPGe and range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.  For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-electric-label.shtml.
²Subject to limited availability through October 2014 in designated market regions on approved credit through American Honda Finance Corp. Closed end lease for 2013 Honda Fit EV for well-qualified lessees meeting specific use and operation requirements. Not all applicants will qualify. No purchase option at lease end. MSRP $37,415 (includes destination). Excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and insurance. Zero capitalized cost reduction. Total monthly payments $14,004.00. Lessee responsible for non-routine maintenance, excessive wear/tear and up to $0.20/mi. over 12,000 mi./yr. Lease includes collision coverage, routine maintenance, roadside assistance and navigation system updates. Please see your authorized Fit EV dealer for complete details.

100% Electric. Not a Drop os Gas. This is How the New Honda Fit EV Makes it Happen

Exterior

Distinctly Fit

The Fit EV has a familiar shape but adds aerodynamic touches like a rear roofline spoiler.

A Rolling Statement

The aerodynamic 15-inch alloy wheels and its exclusive color give the Fit EV a unique look.

Something Different

You’re right; the rear bumper is missing something: a tailpipe.

Interior

A Battery Breakthrough

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have been used in consumer electronics for more than a decade. In that time, the capacity and durability of these batteries has increased dramatically. Case in point the 20kWh battery module inside the Fit EV.

Compared to most other Li-ion batteries currently in use, the Fit EV battery can be charged quicker, has twice the number of charge cycles and can operate in a much wider temperature range. So if you were waiting for a battery breakthrough before getting an electric vehicle, your wait is over.

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera

The standard navigation system in the Fit EV includes unique features designed specifically for EV life.  Concentric range circles indicate, in real time, an estimate of how far you can travel on the battery’s current charge.  If you need to charge up, simply push the TALK button on the steering wheel and say “Find the nearest 240-volt charging station.”

3-Mode Drive System

The 3-mode drive system lets YOU decide how the car should perform.  Sport mode for power, ECON mode for efficiency or Normal mode for a perfect balance of the two.  The gauges will illuminate green in ECON, blue in Normal and Red in Port mode.

Normal Mode: Start your Fit EV and you’ll be in Normal mode, which provides standard settings for all systems.

Sport Mode: Switch to Sport mode, and the Fit EV will use the electric motor more aggressively, providing quicker acceleration and throttle response.

ECON Mode: To maximize your range, use ECON mode. This will optimize vehicle power and accessory load for maximum efficiency. ECON mode can increase your driving range by as much as 17 percent compared to driving in Normal mode. (The Fit EV's 123-mile range was internally calculated using Normal mode).

Automatic Climate Control

Is 68 degrees your comfort zone? How about 71? With the Fit EV’s Automatic Climate Control, simply set it and forget it!

EV-Centric Gauges

As you’d expect, the gauges on an electric vehicle are going to be a little different instead of a fuel gauge, there’s a state of charge indicator.  Front and center sits the range meter, which fluctuates depending on how you drive, what mode you drive in and various other factors, like if you have the air conditioning on.

Connect With your Car: The Fit EV includes an advanced HondaLink™ system as standard equipment. With this system and the Fit EV app, you can communicate with your vehicle from a smartphone using the Android or iOS operating system, a personal computer or the interactive remote. It allows you to monitor its state of charge, commence charging, and find out what the current range estimate is or how long it will be before the car is fully charged. You can also set the charge timer to take advantage of off-peak charging, and start the climate control system using electricity from the grid rather than the car's battery.

Interactive Remote:  The Fit EV also includes an interactive remote control for those who don't use a smartphone. The remote works within 100 feet (30 meters) of the vehicle and allows you to start or stop charging, as well as see its current state of charge. Want to pre-cool the cabin on a hot day? Use the remote to turn on the air conditioning.

Gear Selector

The floor mounted gear selector may look like one you’d find on your typical automatic transmission-equipped vehicle, but the Fit EV doesn’t have gears.  You’ll only find positions for Park, Reverse, Drive and, for those who enjoy aggressive regenerative braking, a “B” position.  The “B” position is perfect when driving down a long hill since it will not only slow the vehicle but also provide extra braking energy regeneration to the battery.

Bio Fabric Seats

The environmental thinking behind the Fit EV even extends to the origin of the plant-based seat fabric.  Honda engineers decided to use a sugarcane based material to avoid increasing the demand for a nutritional crop like corn.

A Powerful 92kW Electric Motor

Think EVs are slow? Not this one. Using the same 92kW high-density coaxial electric motor as the much larger FCX Clarity, the Fit EV’s powerful acceleration is a treat for driving enthusiasts. Consider this: The gasoline engine in the Fit produces 106 lb-ft of torque. The Fit EV? Try 188. That's a 77% increase.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Like the CR-Z Sport Hybrid, the Fit EV features a 3-mode drive system, allowing you to tailor the driving experience to your preference. Looking to stretch the miles between charges? Keep it in ECON[1]. Need to pass a slow-moving truck? Push the SPORT button. The Fit EV lets you decide how to drive.

The Fun One

The Fit has always been known for its nimble handling and the Fit EV is no exception. The Fit EV's low center of gravity and independent rear suspension provide an entertaining, all-electric ride.

Safety

We believe all vehicles should adhere to high safety standards. The Fit EV is certified to the same government safety standards as every other new passenger vehicle available for sale. Six airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)[1] and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) all come standard.

The Fit EV is also equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) connectors in two second-row seating positions that provide a simple and convenient way of attaching child seats.

An Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. Front airbags and front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) help protect you and your passengers.

The lithium-ion battery is designed to be non-reactive in any crash or puncture and is encased in a steel jacket. 

Honda's Safety Philosophy

Honda is committed to providing safety for everyone–that means crash protection not only for our own drivers and passengers, but also for the occupants of other vehicles, and injury mitigation for pedestrians. We are dedicated to identifying and implementing advanced designs and features that help enhance the safety of vehicles on the road. http://corporate.honda.com/safety/

EV Plus

 Research for a Honda electric vehicle initially began in 1991. After years of development, a prototype was produced in 1995 using a nickel-metal hydride battery – the first of its kind for a major automaker. The production version was manufactured between 1997 and 1999 and was available for lease in California.

For three decades, Honda has played a leading role in meeting environmental challenges.

Efficient, Even for an EV

It figures that the company named "Greenest Automaker" by the Union of Concerned Scientists for the fifth consecutive time[1] also makes one of the most efficient electric vehicles in its class[2]. In typical Honda fashion, the Fit EV uses less energy to do more. Its battery may be of similar size to other EVs, but it’s how the energy is used that lets Honda offer an internally-estimated 76 miles[3] of EPA-combined range.

 No tailpipe. Period.

The Fit EV produces zero emissions. Not a single drop of gas is used to propel the car. Plus, the source of electricity for many charging locations may include energy from renewables like hydro or wind and more and more homeowners are installing solar panels that could also provide a clean energy source of power for the Fit EV.

Environmentally Responsible, Inside and Out

The environmentally conscious thinking behind the Fit EV goes all the way down to the type of plant used to make the seats: sugarcane. Why sugarcane? Because using this non-essential crop does not add to the demand for a nutritional food source like corn or soy.