Honda Fit EV Owner's Manual page 11

How the Electric Vehicle Works
Instead of using gasoline to power an internal combustion engine, your vehicle uses
stored electricity to power an electric propulsion motor. When decelerating, or going
down hills, the electric propulsion motor also acts as a generator to recover a portion
of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative
braking works in a manner similar to engine braking on a gasoline powered vehicle,
and is enhanced with the shift lever in .
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As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the efficiency of an electric vehicle (and the
vehicle's range) is most impacted by the driver's driving style. Climate control system
usage also has a strong impact with heavy usage negatively affecting the vehicle's
range.
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standard 12 volt battery that
powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and other standard 12 volt
systems, and a high voltage lithium ion battery that is used to power the propulsion
motor and recharge the 12 volt battery.
High Voltage Battery
Learning about the High Voltage battery's characteristics will help you get the best
handling and maximize the range of your electric vehicle.
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Charging the High Voltage Battery
You can recharge the High Voltage battery using a standard household outlet or at a
public charging station.
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