2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Priced at $40,570
Honda announced yesterday the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will start just over $40,000, including a $790 destination charge. It’s on sale now but only in New York and California. The automaker announced the plug-in Accord's EPA mileage — 115 miles per gallon equivalent — at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show. It bests 2013 plug-ins like the Ford Fusion Energi (100 MPGe), Chevrolet Volt (98 MPGe), Toyota Prius Plug-In (95 MPGe) and Ford C-Max Energi (100 MPGe).
The Accord Plug-In Hybrid has a maximum EV range of 13 miles, after which its electric-motor-assisted 2.0-liter four-cylinder fetches an EPA rated 47/46 mpg city/highway. That's a low EV range but strong gas mileage compared to the Prius Plug-In (11 miles EV range and 50 mpg thereafter), Fusion/C-Max Energi (both 21 miles then 43 mpg) and Volt (38 miles then 37 mpg on premium gas).
Base pricing for this plug-in set, assuming the destination charge and a maximum federal tax credit — for which not everyone qualifies — pans out as follows:
- 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid: $37,236
- 2013 Ford Fusion Energi: $35,744
- 2013 Chevrolet Volt: $32,495
- 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In: $30,295
- 2013 Ford C-Max Energi: $29,994
Though pricey, the Accord Plug-In Hybrid goes for broke on technology, with a standard navigation system, backup camera, forward collision and lane departure warning systems, adaptive cruise control, a power driver's seat, heated seats and Honda's Bio Fabric upholstery. Only the Prius Plug-In has standard navigation, but both Fords include standard leather. Compare the group here.
Honda also will offer the Accord Plug-In Hybrid for a $429 monthly lease in both New York and California. Remember, the leasing party gets the tax credit, which allows Honda — like other automakers that lease their plug-ins — to subsidize the monthly rate. Honda has no plans to offer the Accord Plug-In Hybrid outside California and New York.
"We looked at the states where there was significant recharging infrastructure in place," spokesman Chris Martin told us. "It's going to be very limited production of this vehicle. Consumers are not going to necessarily be able to drop into every dealer and do a test drive. … [But] a lot of dealers are signed up."
Honda will offer a plug-free Accord Hybrid nationwide later this year, but mileage and pricing details are still pending.
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$40k??
That's going to be a tough sell...
As a very happy owner one PEV in our household (Nissan Leaf) I'd gladly pay the $40K today if it was available in my state. Very disappointed that it will only be sold in NY, CA!
The rationale quoted in the article about only selling in states with "Significant Recharging Infrastructure" sounds completely bogus to me ... if it charges in only 3 hours on 120V, any owner can easily charge it at home without installing an L2 charger.
paying over $41k for a car like this on the basis that it gets 40mpg on gas doesnt make sense. The only reason to pay for a pricey plug in is to get decent electric range. This car has minimal electric range and worse mileage than the Prius, Cmax or Fusion hybrid but costs far more than those cars.
We've been looking at plug-in's for the past four months and have decided to purchase the Accord. Our second choice was the Fusion but given we've had Toyota's, Ford's, and Honda's we don't want to take the risk on reliability. Our past Honda's have been exceptionally reliable. The $4,700 difference between the Accord and Volt is a total steal. Having driven all of the plug-in's at least 3x (Accord 2x) I would rank the Volt at the bottom not much ahead of the C-Max Energi.
That's sleek, this is great news! its going to sell like pancakes in the market. Ed of YanabahTea.com
Well, first, Jacob sounds like a Honda shill. Second, please tell me how this makes any sense?
"The Accord Plug-In Hybrid has a maximum EV range of 13 miles, after which its electric-motor-assisted 2.0-liter four-cylinder fetches an EPA rated 47/46 mpg city/highway. That's a low EV range but strong gas mileage compared to the Prius Plug-In (11 miles EV range and 50 mpg thereafter)"
Hmmm, Prius gets 50mpg and Accord gets 46/47. Shouldn't it say, "The Accord has a low EV range and is also weak on gas mileage compared to the Prius Plug-In, which gets 50mpg"
Yes, that would make more sense.
This one of the coolest Honda cars ever. Buy now! Save later.
Ed of HondaOfCleveland.com
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I bought one today at Capital Honda. It is nothing short of awesome. 200hp, exotic lighting, smooth torque and a gas gauge that doesnt move. There are more electronics on that car than you can set in a day. It also drives incredibly smooth around corners...very good handling. For those wanting to care for the environment without feeling like they are driving a golf cart, this car delivers.
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