Honda Fit EV Concept Car Breaks Cover in Germany

At the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, Honda unveiled the new Fit EV concept car. The new concept is a zero emissions vehicle that is powered completely by electricity. The Fit EV concept sounds a lot like the Nissan Leaf when you start looking at the specifics.

The EV will be powered by a lithium-ion battery pack and a coaxial electric motor. The concept has a 100-mile driving range and has top speed of 90 mph. The concept car has a five-seat arrangement and it uses a 3-mode electric drive system that is adapted from the Honda CR-Z hybrid.

The car has a information center that allows the owner to connect other car via a smartphone and check on charge state, start charging, and activate the AC system before they get into the car. The app also allows the owner to optimize charging for when the utility rates are at their lowest point.

A full charge on the battery will take under 12 hours with a normal 120V outlet. When plugged into a 240V outlet the charging can be finished in less than six hours.

The concept has a 100-mile driving range and is expected to hit the streets in 2012.