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Honda EV Plus
Honda EV Plus
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1997-1999; about 300 produced
Body and chassis
Class	Battery electric vehicle
Dimensions
Wheelbase	99.6 in (2.53 m)
Length	159.3 in (4.05 m)
Width	68.9 in (1.75 m)
Height	64.2 in (1.63 m)
Curb weight	1630 kg (3590 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Honda Insight

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The Honda EV Plus was the first battery electric vehicle from a major automaker with non-lead acid batteries. Roughly 340 EV Plus models were produced and released. The EV Plus was taken out of production in 1999 when Honda announced the release of its first hybrid electric vehicle, the Honda Insight. The EV Plus was made to learn about advanced battery use in an electric car and to meet California Air Resources Board requirements for zero-emission vehicles, the same as the new General Motors EV1. It served as a test bed for the pancake-style motor, electronic control unit, power control unit and the Nickel–metal hydride battery (NiMH) later used in Honda hybrids and developed further in the first Honda FCX Fuel Cell Vehicles made from returned (decommissioned) EV Plus chassis.

The EV Plus featured on-board conductive charging with the Avcon connector, passive battery balancing, regenerative braking and deceleration, AC/heat-pump climate control, HID headlights, 4 seats, and electrically heated windshield. Units deployed in cold climates also had oil-fired heaters for faster cabin heating and passenger comfort. As with virtually all vehicles, range was affected by driving style: rapid acceleration, high speeds, and fast stops lowered the all-electric range significantly. United States Environmental Protection Agency rated at 81 miles (130 km), careful driving would give it a range of just over 100 miles (160 km). The EV Plus came with a 12 V battery for running normal 12 volt accessories and lighting.

Specifications

Track Front/Rear: 59.1 in/58.7 in (1.50 m/1.49 m)
Drive Train: Front Wheel Drive
Occupants: Four
Voltage: 288 V
Motor: DC Brushless
Power: 49 kW (66 hp)
Transmission: Single Speed with Reverse
Battery (12 V X 24 = 288 V) NiMH
Charger: On-board Conductive
Recharge: 8 hours with 220 V charger, 35 hours with 110 V emergency charger.
Acceleration: 4.9 s (0-30 mph)
Maximum Speed: 80+ mph (130 km/h)
Range: 100 miles or 160 km (80% discharge) under ideal conditions. EPA Rated to 81 miles (130 km) range (UDDS).
Lease Cost: $455/mo for 36 mo. (including comprehensive collision, all maintenance and roadside assistance)
Colors: dark green, bronze, silver

The EV Plus was listed with an MSRP of $53,900, but Honda never allowed them to be sold, instead offering the cars on a 3-year, lease-only program for $455.00 mo. Honda allowed some customers to extend their EV Plus lease for a few years. At the end of the leases, all EV Plus cars were taken back by Honda as decommissioned and eventually recycled (unlike the GM EV1, that was crushed and chopped up into tiny unrecognizable pieces). A few Honda EV Plus chassis were used as the base for some of Honda's first hydrogen (H2) fuel cell vehicle prototypes. Then those prototypes were also recycled.

Honda EV Plus
3/4 Front View
Side View
3/4 Rear View
Name Decal
Avcon Charging Port & UL Label
Avcon Charging Port Close-Up
UL Label
Electric Motor Compartment
Warning Label On Motor Controller
FCC Label on Motor Controller
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Close-Up

Vehicles also featured:

CD player
Power windows
Power door locks
Remote key fob controlled Air conditioning
Electrically heated windshield

External links

Honda EV Plus Test Vehicle Report

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-The '''Honda EV Plus''' was the first [[battery electric vehicle]] from a major automaker with non-[[Lead–acid battery|lead acid batteries]]. Roughly 340 EV Plus models were produced and released. The EV Plus was taken out of production in 1999 when [[Honda]] announced the release of its first [[hybrid electric vehicle]], the [[Honda Insight]]. The EV Plus was made to meet [[California Air Resources Board]] requirements for zero-emission vehicles, the same as the new [[General Motors EV1]].  It served as a test bed for the pancake-style motor, [[electronic control unit]], [[power control unit]] and the [[Nickel–metal hydride battery]] (NiMH) later used in Honda hybrids and developed further in the first [[Honda FCX]] [[Fuel Cell Vehicle]]s made from returned (decommissioned) EV Plus chassis.
+The '''Honda EV Plus''' was the first [[battery electric vehicle]] from a major automaker with non-[[Lead–acid battery|lead acid batteries]]. Roughly 340 EV Plus models were produced and released. The EV Plus was taken out of production in 1999 when [[Honda]] announced the release of its first [[hybrid electric vehicle]], the [[Honda Insight]]. The EV Plus was made to learn about advanced battery use in an electric car and to meet [[California Air Resources Board]] requirements for zero-emission vehicles, the same as the new [[General Motors EV1]].  It served as a test bed for the pancake-style motor, [[electronic control unit]], [[power control unit]] and the [[Nickel–metal hydride battery]] (NiMH) later used in Honda hybrids and developed further in the first [[Honda FCX]] [[Fuel Cell Vehicle]]s made from returned (decommissioned) EV Plus chassis.
 The EV Plus featured on-board conductive charging with the Avcon connector, passive battery balancing, [[regenerative braking]] and deceleration, AC/heat-pump climate control, [[HID headlight]]s, 4 seats, and electrically heated windshield. Units deployed in cold climates also had oil-fired heaters for faster cabin heating and passenger comfort.  As with virtually all vehicles, range was affected by driving style: rapid acceleration, high speeds, and fast stops lowered the [[all-electric range]] significantly. [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] rated at 81 miles (130&nbsp;km), careful driving would give it a range of just over 100 miles (160&nbsp;km). The EV Plus came with a 12 V [[battery (electricity)|battery]] for running normal 12 volt accessories and lighting.
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 *Colors: dark green, bronze, silver
-The EV Plus was listed with an MSRP of $53,900, but [[Honda]] never allowed them to be sold, instead offering the cars on a 3-year, lease-only program for $455.00 mo. [[Honda]] allowed some customers to extend their EV Plus lease for a few years. At the end of the leases, all EV Plus cars were taken back by Honda as decommissioned and eventually scrapped (like the GM EV1, they were crushed and chopped up into tiny unrecognizable pieces). A few Honda EV Plus chassis were used as the base for some of Honda's first [[hydrogen]] (H2) [[fuel cell vehicle]] prototypes. Then those prototypes were also scrapped.
+The EV Plus was listed with an MSRP of $53,900, but [[Honda]] never allowed them to be sold, instead offering the cars on a 3-year, lease-only program for $455.00 mo. [[Honda]] allowed some customers to extend their EV Plus lease for a few years. At the end of the leases, all EV Plus cars were taken back by Honda as decommissioned and eventually recycled (unlike the GM EV1, that was crushed and chopped up into tiny unrecognizable pieces). A few Honda EV Plus chassis were used as the base for some of Honda's first [[hydrogen]] (H2) [[fuel cell vehicle]] prototypes. Then those prototypes were also recycled.
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