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    Want an electric car? Now is the time.

    A Honda Fit EV for only $259 a month, Nothing Down, and UNLIMITED MILES. Now that is a steal.

    Unfortunately, it is only available in certain states (Texas is not one). Go here to see if you can get one or get on the waiting list: http://automobiles.honda.com/fit-ev/

    Honda Cuts Fit EV Lease Costs
    http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/05/honda-cuts-fit-ev-lease-costs/#comment-2056071
    New and current Honda Fit EV customers can look forward to a reduction in their lease costs. The old lease cost of $389/month for 36 months with 12,000 miles allowed annually has now become $259/month for 36 months with unlimited mileage. Also included are scheduled maintenance, collision coverage and a free 240V charger (the unit is free but you have to pay for installation). Customers who already leased a Fit EV will be able to take advantage of the new rates going forward.The EV…


    The old lease cost of $389/month for 36 months with 12,000 miles allowed annually has now become $259/month for 36 months with unlimited mileage. Also included are scheduled maintenance, collision coverage and a free 240V charger (the unit is free but you have to pay for installation). Customers who already leased a Fit EV will be able to take advantage of the new rates going forward.
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    $259/mo with unlimited mileage? Fuck I would be down for that, too bad it's not in texas.

    Both of my bros drive hybrids (Fusion and Camry) and my mom has a fit. I *believe* her fit gets equal or better mileage than both of their hybrids. I took it to East Texas because I couldn't find a truck and needed to move something that would barely "fit" in it. I drove from her house to Tyler and back (carrollton), and if I remember correctly I filled it back up for something like $20.

    My volvo i put $20 in and go 2 blocks and our 01 TJ gets like 10mpg. Again. Would be more than down if this were Texas. I would triple my driving.


    Edit: Called my mom to see what her note was. She said she just pays $450 a month, doesn't know the actual note. Would be a steal for her on a lease. I assume once returned these will be destroyed, like previous hybrid leases, hence they want you to put a ton of miles on them.
    Last edited by MustangPoser; 05-30-2013, 05:18 PM.

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    • #3
      They must be looking for some public R&D. Wouldn't be bad as a second car at that price.

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      • #4
        I sent a note to Ed Wallace asking him if he knows of Honda's expansion plans for EVs and if we'll be able to get the Fit EV in the near future.

        Dammit, I even have a 240v outlet in my garage. I had it put there for my tablesaw.

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        • #5
          I am gonna have to learn my whole trade all over again. I have only had one Hybrid come into my shop so far. Popped the hood and thought it looked like an old GE Fanuc PLC in there. My tech is looking at it and for some reason he goes right for the giant exposed power wire at the terminal where it says real big "Electrocution Hazard! DO NOT TOUCH!" and got pissed as I slapped his hand out of the way about a 1/4" from him touching it.
          Not sure if voltage was running through that junction or not but didn't need him losing a hand.

          Glad all I had to do was wheel bearings from all our wondrous pot-holes.
          Good judgment comes from bad decisions and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

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          • #6
            Plus cost of electrician coming out and installing a separate 220 outlet, plus cab fare for when the battery runs down and there's not a charging station anywhere within a 250 mile radius of your current position.
            How do we forget ourselves? How do we forget our minds?

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Geor! View Post
              Plus cost of electrician coming out and installing a separate 220 outlet, plus cab fare for when the battery runs down and there's not a charging station anywhere within a 250 mile radius of your current position.
              Just strap a Honda generator to the roof. Then it will be a hybrid.
              Good judgment comes from bad decisions and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Geor! View Post
                Plus cost of electrician coming out and installing a separate 220 outlet, plus cab fare for when the battery runs down and there's not a charging station anywhere within a 250 mile radius of your current position.
                Obviously it is for city driving only. I certainly wouldn't get rid of my F-150. But for around town it would be a decent grocery getter. For many it would be perfect for commuting.

                As for the 240v outlet, that would run you about $300. You'd make that up in a couple of months on gas saved (depending on how much you drive).

                Electric cars obviously are not 100% practical, but I think they are about 60-75% there. If super capacitors become a reality it will start to be as practical (or more so) than a car with an ICE.

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                • #9
                  I would have one as a daily commuter... With commute and a stop or two I probably only drive 50 miles max on a normal day. Get on which ever electric provider offered nights free and you have zero energy use lol

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                  • #10
                    I would be all over this if it was a hybrid, but an EV is useless with the miles I rack up.

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                    • #11
                      There is a ton of stuff I would rather spend $250 a month on than a piece of shit box.

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                      • #12
                        My question is how much does it increase your electric bill? It's not like electricity is free.
                        Whos your Daddy?

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by kingjason View Post
                          My question is how much does it increase your electric bill? It's not like electricity is free.
                          I talked with a guy who owned a volt and if I remember correctly he said his electric bill went up an average of $18 per month ($0.60 per day) and all of his driving was within 20 miles of his home. He said he filled the car when he bought it and 6 months later it still had over a half tank of fuel

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                          • #14
                            I cant wait for EV's to be mainstream but untill I can get at least a few hundred miles from a battery that is of reasonable size and weight then Im not biting.

                            Especially here in Texas where everything is so spread out, it just makes no sense. I cant see myself paying a car note of any kind just for something to strictly drive around town.

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