Honda Hybrid Cars | Honda Hybrid e:HEV Technology

The hybrid sweet spot

Because your Honda hybrid cars charge as you drive, you won’t have to pay the new Road User Charges that will apply to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles*.

So you get all the fuel savings and none of the extra fees. It’s a smooth journey all the way!

*If your car uses both petrol and electricity but can’t plug in to charge, you don’t need to pay the Road User Charge (RUC) as you already pay fuel excise duty when you buy petrol. For more information visit: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/road-user-charges/ruc-for-electric-vehicles/

Honda e:HEV - a hybrid like no other

Your hybrid system automatically switches between petrol-driven and electricity-driven, selecting the most efficient for any given situation. Sometimes the power can come just from the battery, running solely on electric power with zero emissions. But where the system detects that driving the wheels directly with the engine is the most efficient mode, it switches to engine drive.

You don’t have to worry about a thing – and the transition is so smooth, you won’t even feel the difference.

Maximum efficiency, minimum stress

Powerful and highly efficient, Honda’s unique e:HEV hybrid technology redefines the joy of driving. Your car charges as you drive – no plug-ins, no range anxiety. Just smooth, powerful performance. And a low carbon footprint.

Whisper-quiet with class-leading economy about town and surprising acceleration on the open road, Honda e:HEV hybrid technology offers everyday comfort, trusted heritage and precise performance.

We had fun creating it. So you can having fun driving it.

Our e:HEV hybrid-electric system was developed combining all our engine and electrification innovations to date – and then innovating some more to give you exceptional fuel economy and an even more joyful driving experience.

The e:HEV powertrain combines instantaneous electric power with the autonomy of an efficient petrol engine to produce an electrified hybrid powertrain, the perfect combination for the city and beyond.

2024 Hybrid CR-V RS

This luxuriously spacious SUV offers style and dream performance in one exciting package.

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2024 Hybrid ZR-V Sport

Named AA DRIVEN’s "Best Medium SUV of the Year 2023", the ZR-V Sport offers crisp design, a premium interior, and cutting-edge technology.

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2024 Hybrid Jazz range

The Jazz RS, Jazz Luxe Sport and Jazz RS Mugen feature the perfect blend of sporty styling and high-performance.

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2024 Hybrid HR-V coming soon!

A hybrid version of the legendary Honda HR-V is on its way!

Pre-orders are opening soon, so be sure to check with your local Honda Store.

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