# Unleash the Power of the Honda Fit: All-Electric and All-In

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/01/unleash-the-power-of-the-honda-fit-all-electric-and-all-in/
- Published: 2011-01-03T14:26:20-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Honda Fit Electric: The Little EV That Could

### A Compact Revolution Hits the Streets

Remember when electric cars were just a pipe dream? Well, those days are long gone.
Honda’s throwing its hat into the ring with the all-electric Fit. It’s small, it’s
zippy, and it’s turning heads faster than you can say “zero emissions.”

### From Gas Guzzler to Electron Eater

Honda’s taken their popular Fit model and given it a jolt of the future. They’ve
swapped out the gas tank for a lithium-ion battery pack. The result? A car that 
runs on electricity and good vibes. It’s like they’ve taken the Fit we know and 
love, and sent it to space camp.

### Range Anxiety? Not Here, Folks

Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But can it go the distance?” Hold onto your hats,
because this little dynamo can cruise for about 82 miles on a single charge. That’s
more than enough for your daily commute, unless you’re secretly a long-haul trucker.

#### Charging Up: Faster Than Your iPhone

Here’s where it gets really interesting. Plug this baby into a [240-volt outlet](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/wheego-delivers-first-life/),
and you’re fully juiced up in less than three hours. That’s quicker than it takes
to watch a Lord of the Rings movie. Extended Edition, of course.

### The Price Tag: More Than Peanuts, Less Than a Tesla

Let’s talk money. The Fit EV isn’t cheap, but it’s not break-the-bank expensive 
either. Honda’s offering it for lease at $259 a month. That’s less than some people
spend on coffee. (No judgment here, we all have our vices.)

![Why Honda's Unloading Electric Cars for Cheap](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.
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#### Eco-Friendly and California Approved

California, the land of sunshine and strict emission standards, has given the Fit
EV its blessing. It’s got the coveted “Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions
Vehicle” status. Try saying that five times fast.

#### The Competition: David vs. Goliath

In the electric car world, Tesla’s been hogging the spotlight. But Honda’s not here
to play second fiddle. The Fit EV is [compact, affordable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/smart-ev-in-the-usa-for-around-12000/),
and practical. It’s like the scrappy underdog in a feel-good sports movie.

### The Future is Fit

So, what’s the bottom line? Honda’s Fit EV is proof that good things come in small
packages. It’s efficient, it’s eco-friendly, and it doesn’t look like something 
out of a sci-fi movie. The future of driving? It might just be Fit-shaped.

1: U.S. Department of Energy – Electric Vehicle Basics
[https://www.energy.gov/eere/electricvehicles/electric-vehicle-basics](https://www.energy.gov/eere/electricvehicles/electric-vehicle-basics)

2: Union of Concerned Scientists – Electric Vehicle Battery: Materials, Cost, Lifespan

[https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/ev-batteries](https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/ev-batteries)

3: EPA – Green Vehicle Guide
[https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles](https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles)