Honda Fit EV (2013). Hello all, this time Worldofcarsfans share information about the 2013 Honda Fit EV Release. 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 Hondas 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.
Honda Fit EV Specifications :
20-kWh Li-Ion battery
Maintenance-free 92-kW AC synchronous electric motor
MPGe ratings of 132/105/118 city/highway/combined
EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating of 82-miles
3-mode drive system (Econ, Normal, Sport)
Regenerative braking system
Included 120-volt portable charging cable
240-volt charge capability
Standard Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System
Interactive Remote Control
Available free smartphone app
15-inch alloy wheels
Unique aerodynamic body details
Advanced Compatibility Engineeringâ„¢ (ACEâ„¢) body structure
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)
Passenger volume, 89.3 cu-ft.
Cargo volume, rear seat up/down: 12.0/49.4 cu-ft.
Body Length x Width x Height: 162.0 x 67.7 x 62.2 in.
Wheelbase: 98.4 in.
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 EVs three-year lease price of $389 per month computes to a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $36,625.
Exterior and Interior Honda Fit EV (2013)
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 EVs 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.
Interior Honda Fit EV (2013)
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 Hondas Bio-Fabric seat material.
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.
Engine Honda Fit EV (2013)
The electric motor drives the Honda Fit EV through a high-efficiency coaxial gearbox with a single forward ratio. The 3-Mode Drive Systems ECON mode can help the driver improve range from the NORMAL mode, while in the SPORT mode, improved responsiveness adds to the Fit EVs fun-to-drive n ature. 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 EVs 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, Hondas preferred electric charging equipment supplier. Such information and may be useful for us all.
