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1999 Honda EV Plus
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 48 MPG.
The Honda EV Plus was an experimental electric vehicle which was the first battery electric vehicle from a major automaker that did not use lead-acid batteries. Roughly 340 EV Plus models were produced and released. Production of the EV Plus was discontinued in 1999 after Honda announced the release of its first hybrid electric vehicle, the Honda Insight.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 49 | 46 | 48 | - |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE PROGRAM LOGIC FOR THE MOTOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) CAN MISTAKENLY DETECT A FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT SENSOR AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ECU QUICKLY REDUCES VEHICLE SPEED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER FEEDBACK CONTROL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1999 Honda EV Plus?
EPA figures for the 1999 Honda EV Plus reach 48 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1999 Honda EV Plus?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1999 Honda EV Plus. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.