21 November 2011

Honda unveils new Fit EV (that's Jazz in Europe!)

Honda unveiled the all-new 2013 Fit EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show and announced plans to begin leasing the 123 city-mile per charge (76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway) battery electric commuter vehicle in the U.S. next summer.

The Fit EV is based on the Fit (we call it the Honda Jazz in Europe) and is part of the company's portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles that includes petrol-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell-electric and natural gas-powered models.

The car is designed to meet the needs of an average urban commuter with a driving range of 123 miles on a single charge. It will be powered by a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 92 kilowatt coaxial electric motor.