Honda this week announced lease options for the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, America’s first production plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The zero-emissions compact CUV will be available in California starting 9 July, with three leasing options, at $389, $459, and $489 per month. This is a form of space age NASA advanced technology at Honda prices without the requisite trip to the moon, unless you have those views about California.

Lease options are based on a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,000. You can’t buy one. Most customers likely to choose a 3 year/36,000 mile lease for $459 per month1, including $15,000 of hydrogen refueling credits during the lease term. The terms also include up to 21 days of access to a rental vehicle from Avis while in California, 24/7 roadside assistance5, and eligibility for California’s Clean Air Vehicle Stickers6 to allow single-occupant HOV access.

Retail leasing of the CR-V e:FCEV is available through a network of 12 approved Honda dealerships in some California markets, including six dealerships in Southern California (Los Angeles and Orange County areas), five in the San Francisco Bay Area, and one in the Sacramento area.