New Honda Plug-in Hybrid Arriving by 2018 With 40-Mile Range
Honda has confirmed that it is developing a new plug-in hybrid model set to arrive by 2018.
At the 2015 L.A. Auto Show, Honda showed off its new Clarity Fuel Cell and announced that the model “will serve as the first vehicle launched from a new platform that will be followed by an all-new Honda plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that we plan to launch nationwide by 2018.” The news comes from Ryan Harty, manager of environmental business development at American Honda Motor Company.
Earlier this year, Honda axed the Accord plug-in hybrid model that had an all-electric range of about 13 miles. According to Harty, the new plug-in hybrid model will aim to more than triple the range to at least 40 miles.
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It will feature a next-generation, two-motor hybrid system that offers significant improvements in battery capacity and power, which means the new model will have enough power to operate in all-electric mode at highway speeds.
With the addition of the new model, Honda also expects to increase production of both its hybrid and plug-in hybrid offerings in the coming years.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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