Honda celebrates 25 years of hybrid innovation, starting with the 1999 Insight and now representing over 25% of sales. Discover Honda’s journey towards an electrified future.

Honda Celebrates 25 Years of Hybrid-Electric Innovation: From Pioneers to 25% of Sales

Honda celebrates 25 years of hybrid innovation, starting with the 1999 Insight and now representing over 25% of sales. Discover Honda’s journey towards an electrified future.

Celebrating 25 Years of Honda Hybrid-Electric Innovation

Honda marks a quarter-century of hybrid-electric vehicle sales in the U.S., beginning with the groundbreaking Honda Insight in 1999.

This legacy continues today with hybrid-electric vehicles comprising over 25% of Honda’s brand sales, driven by the award-winning two-motor hybrid-electric system powering the Civic, Accord, and CR-V.

A Milestone Achievement

First-generation Honda Insight: Debuted in 1999 as the U.S.’s first hybrid-electric vehicle, setting a record with an EPA highway mileage rating of 70 mpg, the highest for a non-BEV.
Honda’s hybrid innovation includes advanced aerodynamics, lightweight aluminum construction, and the revolutionary Integrated Motor Assist (IMA™) hybrid powertrain.

Hybrid Models Made in North America
Honda’s CR-V hybrid, Accord hybrid, and Civic hybrid are manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, with critical components like the two-motor hybrid-electric power unit produced at Honda’s Ohio facilities.

The Electrification Strategy
Honda’s vision for carbon neutrality by 2050 includes transitioning to 100% battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles by 2040. Hybrid-electric models are a pivotal step in this strategy, with hybrid trims representing over 50% of Accord and CR-V sales and an anticipated 40% of Civic hybrid sales by 2025.

Looking Ahead

Prologue SUV: Honda’s first all-electric SUV launched in 2024.
Honda 0 Series: A new EV lineup starting in 2026, with models built at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio.
Plans include seven Honda 0 Series models globally by 2030.

Honda Hybrid-Electric Models Timeline
Honda’s hybrid journey spans models like the 2000 Insight, 2020 CR-V hybrid, and the 2025 Civic hybrid, showcasing two decades of electrified leadership.

About Honda
Honda remains committed to delivering clean, safe, and connected vehicles, with over 99% of U.S. sales manufactured in North America. The company’s hybrid-electric and all-electric offerings reinforce Honda’s role as a leader in sustainable mobility.

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