Saying that it “impresses as one of the most powerful and energy-efficient EVs available,” the experts at KBB.com have named the 2013 Honda Fit EV to their list of 10 Best Green Cars of 2013. This only makes sense, since the all-electric Fit offers the highest EPA marks of any EV in the country: 132 MPGe city/105 MPGe highway/118 MPGe combined.
Those numbers come courtesy of an advanced powertrain that blends a 20-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and an AC synchronous electric motor to provide drivers with 123 horsepower and 189 lb.-ft. of torque. As an FYI, that’s an additional 6 horsepower and 83 lb.-ft. of torque over the gas-engine Fit. Motivation is enhanced in the EV by a driver-selectable three-mode driving system. It all comes together to provide owners with an EPA-certified all-electric driving range of 82 miles, backed by charging times as low as 3.5 hours (with a 240-volt charger).
“Consumers only have one choice for the most energy efficient electric vehicle—the Honda Fit EV. What’s more, its power and handling make it one of the most fun-to-drive EVs available,” said Art St. Cyr, vice president of product planning and logistics at American Honda. “This recognition from KBB.com further highlights the tremendous environmental and customer value that the Honda Fit EV offers.”
The 2013 Honda Fit EV is currently being offered for lease in California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey and New York, with terms starting at $389 per month for 36 months. Just note, Honda will only offer a limited number of Fit EVs during this phase of the vehicle’s launch, so interested drivers are urged to visit www.FitEV.Honda.com today for lease applications.
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