Honda EV Plus MPG by year — every rating on record
The Honda EV Plus has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1998 to 1999. Across those years its best rated version returned 48 mpg (1998) and its thirstiest returned 48 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 48 mpg | 48 mpg | #1 of 47 (100th pct) | n/a | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 1999 | 1 | 48 mpg | 48 mpg | #1 of 50 (100th pct) | n/a | Electricity | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Honda EV Plus placed highest in 1998 at #1 of 47, and lowest in 1998 at #1 of 47. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 49 | 46 | 48 | 239.6 | 0.2 | $1,600 | 81 mi | n/a | n/a |
| 1998 | Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 49 | 46 | 48 | 239.6 | 0.2 | $1,600 | 81 mi | n/a | n/a |
What EV Plus fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1999 Honda EV Plus burns 240 to 240 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $719 | $719 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $839 | $839 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1999 model year is $1,600 to $1,600 a year in fuel, or $3,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 48 mpg the Honda EV Plus is 22 mpg better the median, which is worth about $710 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Honda nameplates
Every Honda model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.