charge in three hours as long as you plug it in to a 240v outlet as soon as the "low charge" indicator comes on. No word on how long it takes to juice up from a totally dead battery. Honda credits the Fit EV's range and efficiency to the car's lightweight design, aerodynamic exterior and "savvy powertrain," which includes a 92 kW electric motor sourced from the FCX Clarity that generates 189 ft-lb or torque. The car also has a fully independent suspension and an electric drive system that's been adapted from the Honda CR-Z. That, says Honda's Environmental Business Development Office VP Steve Center, makes it "an absolute kick to drive." We'll let you know if that's true when we test one out later this month. We'll also give you an idea of our real-world range, and the kind of efficiency we can manage in everyday use. If you're interested in driving one, Honda is releasing the 2013 Fit EV in select markets in California and Oregon this summer, with an East Coast rollout happening early next year. It'll cost you a lot more than a gasoline Fit, though: The car's MSRP is $36,625 with a monthly lease of $399 for three years.