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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
|image= 1997-1999 Honda EV Plus 02.jpg
|image= 1997-1999 Honda EV Plus 02.jpg
|name=Honda EV Plus
|name=Honda EV Plus
|manufacturer=[[Honda]]
|manufacturer=[[Honda]]
|production=1997-1999<br>about 300 produced
|production=1997-1999<br/>about 300 produced
|assembly=Japan ([[Mooka, Tochigi|Tochigi]])
|class=[[Battery electric vehicle]]
|class= [[supermini]] ([[B-segment]])
|length=159.3 in (4.05 m)
|body_style= 3-door [[hatchback]]
|width=68.9 in (1.75 m)
|motor=brushless DC
|height=64.2 in (1.63 m)
|drivetrain=
|wheelbase=99.6 in (2.53 m)
|battery=
|weight=1630&nbsp;kg (3590 lb)
|range={{convert|80|–|105|mi|km|abbr=on}}
|charging=
|length={{convert|159.3|in|mm|-1|abbr=on}}
|width={{convert|68.9|in|mm|-1|abbr=on}}
|height={{convert|64.2|in|mm|-1|abbr=on}}
|wheelbase={{convert|99.6|in|mm|-1|abbr=on}}
|weight={{convert|3590|lb|kg|-1|abbr=on}}
|predecessor= [[Honda CR-X]]
|predecessor= [[Honda CR-X]]
|successor= [[Honda Fit EV]]<br>[[Honda Insight]]
|successor= [[Honda Fit EV]]<br/>[[Honda Insight]]
}}
}}
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 '''Honda EV Plus''' was the first [[battery electric vehicle]] from a major automaker that did not use [[Lead–acid battery|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]].


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.

==Features==
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.
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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Vehicles also featured:
==Specifications ==
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* [[compact disc player|CD player]]
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* [[Power window]]s
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* [[Power door locks]]
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* Remote key fob controlled [[Air conditioning]]
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* [[Electrically heated windshield]]

==Performance==
*Track Front/Rear: 59.1 in/58.7 in (1.50 m/1.49 m)
*Track Front/Rear: 59.1 in/58.7 in (1.50 m/1.49 m)
*Drive Train: [[Front-wheel drive]]
*Drive Train: [[Front-wheel drive]]
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*Colors: dark green, bronze, silver
*Colors: dark green, bronze, silver


[[Southern California Edison]] tested a Honda EV Plus at [[Pomona, California]] and determined the range was between {{convert|78.8|mi|abbr=on}} (freeway loop, with auxiliary loads) to {{convert|105.3|mi|abbr=on}} (urban loop, without auxiliary loads). The EV Plus required approximately 7 hours to fully charge its battery at a rate of just over 5&nbsp;kW.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://avt.inl.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/fsev/honda.pdf |title=Electric Vehicle Performance Characterization Summary: Honda EV Plus, NiMH Batteries |author=Southern California Edison, Electric Transportation Division |date=September 1997}}</ref>
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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 destroyed. 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 destroyed.


==Sales and production==
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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 per month.<ref name=NYT-98/> [[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 destroyed. 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 destroyed.

From May 1997 to July 1998, Honda leased 177 EV Plus vehicles in southern California.<ref name=NYT-98>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/26/automobiles/behind-wheel-general-motors-ev1-toyota-rav4-ev-honda-ev-plus-charge-doing.html |title=Behind the wheel / General Motors EV1, Toyota RAV4-EV, Honda EV Plus; Charge! Doing an Electric Commute |author=Pollack, Andrew |date=July 26, 1998 |newspaper=The New York Times |accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref> The final EV Plus was assembled in April 1999; in total, approximately 325 were leased to customers: 300 in the United States, 20 in Japan, and 5 in Europe.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.autonews.com/article/19990426/ANA/904260758/honda-pulls-the-plug-on-ev-plus |title=Honda pulls the plug on EV Plus |author=Rechtin, Mark |date=April 26, 1999 |work=Automotive News |accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery caption="Honda EV Plus" widths="100px" heights="100px" perrow="6">
<gallery caption="Honda EV Plus" widths="100px" heights="100px" perrow="6">
File:1997-1999 Honda EV Plus 02.jpg| 3/4 Front View
File:1997-1999 Honda EV Plus 02.jpg| 3/4 Front View
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</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
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Vehicles also featured:
{{reflist}}
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* [[compact disc player|CD player]]
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* [[Power window]]s
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* [[Power door locks]]
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* Remote key fob controlled [[Air conditioning]]
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* [[Electrically heated windshield]]


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 22:29, 8 April 2020

Honda EV Plus
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Production1997-1999
about 300 produced
AssemblyJapan (Tochigi)
Body and chassis
Classsupermini (B-segment)
Body style3-door hatchback
Powertrain
Electric motorbrushless DC
Range80–105 mi (129–169 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase99.6 in (2,530 mm)
Length159.3 in (4,050 mm)
Width68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Height64.2 in (1,630 mm)
Curb weight3,590 lb (1,630 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda CR-X
SuccessorHonda Fit EV
Honda Insight

The Honda EV Plus 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.

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.

Features

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.

Vehicles also featured:

Performance

  • 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

Southern California Edison tested a Honda EV Plus at Pomona, California and determined the range was between 78.8 mi (126.8 km) (freeway loop, with auxiliary loads) to 105.3 mi (169.5 km) (urban loop, without auxiliary loads). The EV Plus required approximately 7 hours to fully charge its battery at a rate of just over 5 kW.[1]

Sales and production

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 per month.[2] 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 destroyed. 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 destroyed.

From May 1997 to July 1998, Honda leased 177 EV Plus vehicles in southern California.[2] The final EV Plus was assembled in April 1999; in total, approximately 325 were leased to customers: 300 in the United States, 20 in Japan, and 5 in Europe.[3]

Gallery

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

References

  1. ^ Southern California Edison, Electric Transportation Division (September 1997). "Electric Vehicle Performance Characterization Summary: Honda EV Plus, NiMH Batteries" (PDF).
  2. ^ a b Pollack, Andrew (July 26, 1998). "Behind the wheel / General Motors EV1, Toyota RAV4-EV, Honda EV Plus; Charge! Doing an Electric Commute". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  3. ^ Rechtin, Mark (April 26, 1999). "Honda pulls the plug on EV Plus". Automotive News. Retrieved 8 April 2020.

External links

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