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Proof that Honda still has the engineering chops when it focuses its efforts, Honda released the specs and photos for its 2014 Accord Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid. We liked the instrument design, power displays, and energy usage graphics that have been added to the redesigned 2013 Accord. Honda also gets points for fitting a 6.6-kilowatt charger as standard, twice as fast as the 2012 Leaf's 3.3-kW unit. delivering both impressive performance and fuel economy, exceptional cabin space but also the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles.
Charging the Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid takes less than three
hours using a standard 120-volt household electrical outlet, and in less
than one hour using a 240-volt charger. Of course, like most EVs, the
plug-in Accord comes with a free HondaLink EV smartphone application
that allows owners to easily monitor the charging state.
2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Interior
From the driver’s seat the plug-in version isn’t dramatically different from the rest of the new Accord lineup, which is a good thing for family sedan buyers who aren’t looking to make a dramatic change.
The seats are made of a special bio fabric with a reduced impact on the
environment, while a new gauge cluster sits just behind the steering
wheel. On the left side can be found the typical power gauge, displaying
how much power is being used or how much energy is being recharged. On
the right side are separate displays for the fuel gauge and for the
battery life gauge. A central speedometer also includes a
multi-information screen including numerous energy-flow graphics.
2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Engine
You can't feel this "series hybrid" powertrain mode from behind the wheel, but Honda says there are certain driving conditions where it's more efficient to run the car solely with the 124-kilowatt (166-horsepower) electric traction motor than to use both engine and electric torque together.
The Earth Dreams technology used on the Accord PHEV includes an i-VTEC 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine coupled with a two-motor hybrid drive system. The hybrid system features a 124-kW electric motor powered by a 6.7-kWh Li-Ion battery pack. The gasoline engine produces a maximum 137 horsepower (hp) at 6200 rpm. In conjunction with the two-motor hybrid-drive system, the total power output peaks at 196 hp, which surpasses the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, Chevrolet Volt and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. The EarthDreams engine horsepower alone surpasses the total gas-electric output of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid.
Fuel efficiency for the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid is expected to exceed 100 MPG-e, and it’s also expected to receive an Enhanced AT-PZEV rating from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
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