Honda is hard set on following their 'Road to Zero Mobility'. To prove it, they've just showcased two new concepts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, one of which was an electric.

It looks lit the Honda Fit. It's fun to drive like the Honda Fit... Some enthusiasts are even taking such liberties as to call it the Honda Fit Hybrid. However, for now, it remains simply the new Honda EV Concept.

Don't worry. The car isn't nearly as bland as the temporary name makes it sound. In fact, it's quite exciting. Not that we'd expect it to be any but. After all, according to Takanobu Ito, President and CEO, Honda, Honda's view is that "an electric vehicle must offer great utility and be fun to drive."¹

Judging from the concept's recent debut, that looks to be exactly what the new Honda EV Concept promises: utility and a great driving experience. To quantify the value of these benefits in terms that will translate into savings for your pocket, we've included an overview of available vital stats below.

Honda EV Concept Vital Stats

-    Powertrain: Lithium-ion battery mated to a coaxial electric engine
-    Driving Range: 100 miles
-    Max Speed: 90 miles per hour (hr)
-    Charge Time: 12 hrs using a 120V outlet; 6 hours using a 240V outlet
-    Seats: Five (features the same layout as the Honda Fit)
-     Cost: TBD
-    Production Schedule: Not 100-percent official yet, but likely next year when Honda launches their next-generation two-motor hybrid system

Interested in learning more about the Honda EV Concept? Stay tuned -  Smart Honda in Des Moines will let you know as soon as more details become available. In the mean time,  we're happy to answer any questions you might have about the hybrids and alternative-fuel powered vehicles currently available in the Honda lineup.

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¹ http://world.honda.com/news/2011/4110913Frankfurt-Motor-Show/index.html