Honda has debuted its Fit EV Concept at the LA Auto Show. This one hints strongly at the direction and styling that will be taken by the production Fit EV, which will be introduced in the the US and Japan in 2012.
The Fit EV Concept displayed in LA features an exclusive Deep Clear Blue Pearl exterior shade and five-spoke aluminium-alloy wheels with blue inserts. Other exterior cues include unique LED headlights, a chrome front fascia, aerodynamic bumper and clear LED tail lamps. Inside, the seats are finished in an eco-friendly grey bio-fabric.
The production model will be powered by a lithium-ion battery and coaxial high-density electric motor derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle. The car will have a top speed of 145 kph and offer a 160 km range per charge. Battery recharging takes less than 12 hours when using a conventional 120V outlet and less than six hours with 240V.
On call is a three-mode electric drive system, adapted from the Honda CR-Z sport hybrid. The system allows the driver to select between Econ, Normal and Sport – Econ mode, as its tag suggests, offers the most driving range, 17% better than Normal mode and up to 25% more than in Sport mode. The last is claimed to offer performance similar to a vehicle equipped with a 2.0 litre petrol engine.
In addition to the three-mode E-Drive system, the Fit EV will include several interactive coaching systems to assist the driver in maximising battery range – among these, a special meter display that advises the driver when to shut off the air conditioning and other accessories to conserve battery power.
The car will also feature a standard connectivity system that allows the driver to stay connected to the vehicle, be it through a smartphone or personal computer, or the vehicle’s interactive remote, which provides connectivity to the vehicle without the need for an internet connection or mobile phone signal.
Through the connectivity system, drivers will be able to remotely view the vehicle’s state of charge, initiate charging and activate the air conditioning, even while connected to the grid, to reduce the drain on the battery at start-up.
The mobile application and website also offers the ability to set charging notifications and alerts to optimise utility rates and provides 24-hour roadside assistance, along with a public charging station locator. The company has also developed a prototype charging stand – all one has to do to begin charging one’s EV is swipe a card in front of the screen and the charger then connects to the vehicle.
Gallery after the jump.
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Crowded interior, though.
If you want “kosong” interior go get a Persona.
– no airbags but the give you tissue compartment instead. !!
Lovely blue!~ I don’t think Malaysia will have this car on the road.
Green technology is here! Save mother earth! Save humanity! Single executive should denounced their petrol engine to this technology in town area if you have the heart to saves the planet from here on! Don’t just talks green but pls make it happens.
While all leading manufacturers are busy focusing
in Hybrid/EV technology , here in M’sia Proton
is busy spending their time and resources into F1.!!!
And would rather rebadge MMC cars cos after 25 years
they are like a lalang company with zero vision and only
with a miserable Camtakpro to show for.!!!
Looking forward to the production Hybrid & EV’s. !!!
Bring it in malaysia and price it at RM75-RM80k price bracket. Furthermore, no excise duty right.
what lah msian govt said tax exemption till 2012 only.
With this kinda restriction , how are the cars coming here ?
don’t announce the incentive on a yearly basis cos
it will create uncertainties.
since the govt is seen to promote green energy then
pls come out with a structured framework and guidelines.
Please bear in mind it will not happen due to gov protection on P1…believe me
This is cool !!!.. Nice but too bad the range is only 160km per charge. If it is 400km per charge than it will be superb
400km if it’s hybrid. ..I’m thinking the market is for city commuting here….long distance is definately not it’s made for at the moment.
and 160km is 1 occupant…stating 160km is range…is sad..as most “estimates” are marketing value…i would say…the efficiency degrades after 5 years to probably 80km range….
would want buy this even for $80k?…
not practical.
hey guys don’t forget about our precious EMAS =)
Man… if this car makes it to here, i will buy it as my third car. Like the interior. And with asia’s 240v, charging less than 6hr. Goooooooood.
The bodykit look damn nice!
I am soooooo desprate and in love with this kind of car since our petrol price keep on increase!! hope the price is affordable!!
Definitely on my next-to-buy list, around 100km of no-need-to-buy-petrol mlieage sounds sooo good. So just have to pay for toll and parking only…Imagine i can save more than RM400 every month!
Best! Can save more than RM400 per month of petrol!
Amazing and futuristic, I would love to have one as a city car. No emissions when travelling, much much greener. And no regular maintenance right? Which I think is SUPERB. No more day off to service centres, save time, save fuel, save money :]…!!!!!!!
May I know savage Honda showroom got this model?
I mean sabah.