Honda is beginning a slow but steady rollout of the new all-electric 2013 Fit EV. Three Fit EVs have been delivered to Google, Stanford University and the city of Torrance in California ahead of a public unveil this summer. These 3 cars will be part of a demo program that will provide advanced research and driving feedback for Honda to use in future electric cars and powertrains. In Torrance, the Fit EV will be used in various departments such as management and parks and recreation to learn the strengths and practicality of having an all-electric car in the fleet. For Google, the Fit EV will be part of the company's alternative-power car share program. Stanford will be using the Fit EV as part of a research project to investigate the behavioral aspects associated with the adoption of new technology.
The public will be able to lease the Fit EV first in California and Oregon because they have the highest number of early adopters and charging infrastructures. Availability will expand to East Coast markets by the Spring of 2013. The Fit EV is only offered in a three-year lease with an estimated cost of $399 per month.
Prospective owners can visit the Fit EV website and sign up. The vetting process for potential lessees include the applicant's lifestyle and how an electric vehicle would come into use.
The Fit EV is powered by a 92kw electric motor and a 20kw hour lithium ion battery. It has a driving range estimated at 76 miles combined city and highway driving on a single charge.
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