Honda unveiled the all-new 2013 Honda Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to begin leasing the 123 city-mile per charge (76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway) battery electric commuter vehicle to its US customers in the summer of 2012. The Honda Fit EV is based on the popular Fit hatchback and is a part of the company’s diverse portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles that includes gasoline-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell-electric and natural gas-powered models. American Honda will begin leasing the Honda Fit EV to customers in select California and Oregon markets in summer 2012, and will expand to six East Coast markets in early 2013. The Honda Fit EV’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is 625 with an estimated lease priced at 9 a month. Honda will monitor market acceptance, but expects volume at this early stage of production to be approximately 1100 Fit EV’s over the next three years. “The Fit EV is the next critical step in Honda’s portfolio approach to alternative fueled vehicles,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “There is no other automaker on the planet whose spirit is more deeply invested in the effort to realize a cleaner, more energy-efficient and ultimately more sustainable transportation future than Honda.” Honda Fit EV Performance The Honda Fit EV is designed to meet the needs of an average urban commuter, offering an estimated driving range of 123 …