A Closer Look at Why the Accord Plug-In Is Great for You
There are many great things to say about the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In, and many publications and people are trying to say them all at once. This can become a complicated jumble of information, so we at DCH Kay Honda would like to take a moment to clarify, in simple terms, why the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In is the best automotive investment available.
Let’s start with fuel efficiency. Since the Accord Plug-In doesn’t always run on gasoline, the measurement used is miles per gallon equivalent, or MPGe. In the city, you will enjoy the equivalent of 124 miles per gallon of fuel. While on the highway, you will travel 105 miles for each gallon of fuel used.*
These numbers don’t tell the whole story though, because you don’t necessarily have to burn fuel to travel those 105 or 124 miles. If your commute is 10 miles or less, round trip, you can get to and from work every day without using fuel, cruising off the power of your battery that you charge each evening.
To make this remarkable efficiency possible, Honda has implemented a range of technology for your enjoyment. The Accord Plug-In offers three driving options: EV, Hybrid, and Engine. Stay in EV and Hybrid modes to enjoy limited gasoline consumption.
Eco Assist™ will also save you trips to the pump. Push the green ECON button and the engine will program itself to conserve energy. You will also have coaching bars around the speedometer that will train you to drive as efficiently as possible.
The car features passive efficiency technologies as well. The meticulously designed hood, front bumper, and wheels reduce the vehicles drag coefficient, while electric regenerative braking harvests energy each time you slow down, extending your battery’s life. Lastly, tire pressure monitoring system will tell you when you need to refill your tires so that you can keep your fuel economy maximized.
Driving the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In offers more straightforward benefits, too. When you purchase a new Accord Plug-In, you are eligible for a $2,500 federal tax rebate for investing in alternative vehicles. Californians are also eligible for another $2,500 state tax rebate. If you drive in a state that offers it, you will also have HOV Carpool lane access!
We hope that this overview has conveyed some of the key benefits of driving a 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In. If you still need further convincing, visit us at DCH Kay Honda at your next opportunity.
[1] 124 city/105 highway/115 combined miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) electric rating; 47 city/46 highway/46 combined MPG gasoline only rating. 13 mile maximum EV mode driving range rating. 570 mile combined gas-electric driving range rating. Ratings determined by EPA. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visithttp://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml
