Honda EV Plus

Japan · 1997–1999

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Honda EV Plus

The Honda EV Plus was an experimental electric vehicle which was the first battery electric vehicle from a major automaker that did not use lead–acid batteries. Roughly 340 EV Plus models were produced and released. Production of the EV Plus was discontinued in 1999 after Honda announced the release of its first hybrid electric vehicle, the Honda Insight.

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Specs — 1999
ClassCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
FuelElectricity
MPG49 city · 46 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$1,600
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSave $3,500
Tailpipe CO₂0 g/mi

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

Class
concept car
Succeeded by
Honda Insight
Length
4,050 mm

Source: Wikidata (CC0)

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 1999 model year.

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