Japanese legacy automaker Honda has just announced new lease options for the new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV in California.
2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV lease options
Honda announced in a press release that there will be three lease options for customers based on the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,000, which ranges from two to six years.
The Japanese automaker plans to officially offer the lease options as early as July 9, 2024.
Presented below are the three lease options for Honda’s 2025 CR-V e:FCEV in California:
| Lease Term | 24 months | 36 months | 72 months |
| Monthly Payment | $489 | $459 | $389 |
| Maximum Mileage | 60,000 | 36,000 | 72,000 |
| Due At Signing | $2,989 | $2,959 | $2,889 |
| Hydrogen Fuel Credit | $25,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
As you can see in the table above, customers who opt for the 72-month lease deal would benefit from $30,000 of hydrogen fuel credit. The monthly payment would be $389, with a down payment of $2,889.
However, the company expects the majority of customers to go for the three-year/36,000-mile lease deal. It requires $2,959 due at signing, with a monthly payment of $459.
Availability
Honda plans to offer the new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV exclusively to the Californian market starting July 9, 2024.
The new hydrogen model would also not be available for sale as the Japanese automaker only intends to offer it under a lease deal.
The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be available through 12 authorized Honda dealerships, including six in Southern California, five in the San Francisco Bay Area, and one in Sacramento.
As part of the deal, lessees can benefit from 24/7 roadside assistance and 21-day rental vehicle access from Avis (in California). They can also gain eligibility for California’s Clean Air Vehicle Stickers, which enables the car to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes even with only one occupant onboard.
About the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV
Honda’s hydrogen CR-V is expected to deliver a driving range of 270 miles, including an EPA-rated range of 29 miles in all-electric mode when fully charged.
Its battery has a capacity of 17.7 kilowatt-hour, while its hydrogen tanks can store some 4.3 kilograms of hydrogen.
For more information, here are the key specifications and features of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV:
| ENGINEERING (Honda Fuel Cell Module) Estimated Power Output | 92.2kW |
| ENGINEERING (Electric Motor) Peak Horsepower | 174 hp |
| Peak Torque | 229 lb.-ft. |
| BATTERY Capacity | 17.7 kWh |
| FUEL MPGe Ratings8 (City / Hwy / Combined) | 61 / 52 / 57 |
| EV Range3 (miles) | 29 |
| Driving Range2 (miles) | 270 |
| Required Fuel | Compressed Hydrogen Gas |
| Fuel Tank Pressure | 10,000 psi |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (kg) | 4.3 |
| WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel Sizes | 18-inch |
| Tire Size | 235/60R18 |
| EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Length (in.) | 187.6 |
| Height (in.) | 66.6 |
| Width (in.) | 73.4 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 63.4 / 64.0 |
| KEY FEATURES Honda Sensing® | • |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | • |
| 10.3-inch Digital Instrument Display | • |
| 9-Inch HD Touchscreen | • |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ Compatibility | • |
| Heated Front Seats | • |
| Heated Steering Wheel | • |
| Wireless Phone Charging (Qi) | • |
| Bose Premium Audio (12-speaker) | • |
| Driving Modes | Normal, Eco, Sport, Snow |
| EV Power Modes | Auto, EV, Save, Charge |
The 2025 Honda CR-V eFCEV seems to be a small-scale experiment for Honda to test hydrogen fuel cell technology. With a reported limited production run of just over 300 vehicles annually in Ohio, it will be interesting to see how these cars perform and what insights Honda gains from this.
