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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)7 of $50,000. You can’t buy one. Most customers will likely choose the 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.
The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV has received a 270-mile EPA driving range rating2, combining an all-new U.S.-made fuel cell system – developed with General Motors* – along with plug-in charging capability claimed to provide up to 29 miles3 of EV driving around town with fast hydrogen refueling for longer trips.
Every CR-V e:FCEV has a 10.2-inch digital instrumentation display, 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ \compatibility2, wireless phone charging, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, power adjustable heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual zone climate control, handsfree access power tailgate, parking sensors and sustainable materials including bio-based leather seat upholstery.
Standard bits also include HondaLink® with expanded capabilities including hydrogen station information in addition to charging and power supply data. The included Honda Power Supply Connector features a 110-volt power outlet that can deliver up to 1500 watts of power, turning CR-V e:FCEV into a clean power source capable of running small home appliances, portable air conditioners, power tools, and camping equipment.
Honda noted that it has more than two decades of experience with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, starting from the introduction of the Honda FCX in December 2002, the world’s first zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to receive certification for everyday use from both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), as well as the first FCEV leased to individual customers.
*The 5-passenger CR-V e:FCEV is built at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. It is the only fuel-cell electric passenger vehicle made in America, using domestic and globally-sourced parts. The CUV is the first application of the second-generation Honda Fuel Cell Module, which is produced at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM) in Michigan. Honda claims significantly improved durability, higher efficiency, increased refinement and lower cost compared to Honda’s previous generation fuel cell system.
Co-developed with General Motors, the next-generation Honda Fuel Cell Module reduced cost by two-thirds compared to the cost of the fuel cell system in the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. This significant cost reduction was achieved by various measures including the adoption of innovative materials for electrodes, advancement of a cell sealing structure, simplification of the supporting equipment and the improvement of productivity.
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- Total due at lease signing is $2889 (6yr/72,000 mile), $2959 (3yr/36,000 mile) and $2989 (2yr/60,000 mile) and includes the first month’s payment and capitalized cost reduction of $2,500. Includes down payment with no security deposit. Excludes optional accessories, taxes, registration, insurance and license & dealer fees. Subject to availability to California residents on approved credit through Honda Financial Services. Closed end lease for 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV for well qualified lessees. Not all applicants will qualify. No purchase option at lease end. Total monthly payments range from $11,736-$28,008, depending on the lease term. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear, and 20 cents per mile over designated mileage.
- Use for comparison purposes only. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age & condition, loading, use and maintenance.
- EPA-estimated 29-mile all-electric driving range when fully charged. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age & condition, loading, use and maintenance.
- Hydrogen fuel credits will be divided into yearly allotments with certain minimum mileage restrictions based on lease term.
- Lease includes Roadside Assistance, up to $30,000 of hydrogen fuel credit during the lease (varies by lease term), and up to 21 days Enterprise luxury rental car (rental must initiate and end California).
- For details about California Clean Air Stickers, visit https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/carpool-stickers
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge, and accessories.
- Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV – $389 a Month!
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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)7 of $50,000. You can’t buy one. Most customers will likely choose the 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.
The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV has received a 270-mile EPA driving range rating2, combining an all-new U.S.-made fuel cell system – developed with General Motors* – along with plug-in charging capability claimed to provide up to 29 miles3 of EV driving around town with fast hydrogen refueling for longer trips.
Every CR-V e:FCEV has a 10.2-inch digital instrumentation display, 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ \compatibility2, wireless phone charging, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, power adjustable heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual zone climate control, handsfree access power tailgate, parking sensors and sustainable materials including bio-based leather seat upholstery.
Standard bits also include HondaLink® with expanded capabilities including hydrogen station information in addition to charging and power supply data. The included Honda Power Supply Connector features a 110-volt power outlet that can deliver up to 1500 watts of power, turning CR-V e:FCEV into a clean power source capable of running small home appliances, portable air conditioners, power tools, and camping equipment.
Honda noted that it has more than two decades of experience with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, starting from the introduction of the Honda FCX in December 2002, the world’s first zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to receive certification for everyday use from both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), as well as the first FCEV leased to individual customers.
*The 5-passenger CR-V e:FCEV is built at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. It is the only fuel-cell electric passenger vehicle made in America, using domestic and globally-sourced parts. The CUV is the first application of the second-generation Honda Fuel Cell Module, which is produced at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM) in Michigan. Honda claims significantly improved durability, higher efficiency, increased refinement and lower cost compared to Honda’s previous generation fuel cell system.
Co-developed with General Motors, the next-generation Honda Fuel Cell Module reduced cost by two-thirds compared to the cost of the fuel cell system in the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. This significant cost reduction was achieved by various measures including the adoption of innovative materials for electrodes, advancement of a cell sealing structure, simplification of the supporting equipment and the improvement of productivity.
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