The Honda Fit EV charges at home at up to 7.4 kW, and it does so across a single phase. That one fact decides your choice of charger. On a single-phase supply you get the full speed from a 7.4 kW charger. An 11 kW charger delivers three phases of 16 amps. This car takes just one of them, so it drops to 3.7 kW. The Fit EV also uses a Type 1 inlet, which you only find on older models. Every other electric Honda has its own advice page in our Honda EV charger overview.
For the Honda Fit EV we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Honda Fit EV
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 20 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.4 kW (single-phase, 32 A) |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW EV charger | approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes |
| Charging time with a 3.7 kW EV charger | approx. 5.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 1 (Yazaki) |
Which EV charger fits the Honda Fit EV?
A 7.4 kW charger on a single phase of 32 amps is the fastest option in most homes. If your house has a three-phase supply, a 22 kW charger reaches exactly the same speed. That one delivers three phases of 32 amps, so the Fit EV still pulls its full 7.4 kW from a single phase. An 11 kW charger is the one to avoid here, because it limits the car to 3.7 kW.
That difference also decides where a calibrated meter is possible. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter. It records exactly how much electricity your car takes, apart from the rest of your household use. In our range none of the 7.4 kW models carries one. The calibrated models in our EV chargers with a MID meter start at 11 kW and are all three-phase.
Does a calibrated meter matter to you, and does your home have three phases? Then look at the 22 kW models in that same MID meter range. Those keep this car at its full 7.4 kW and measure it separately. On a single-phase supply that route is closed, and 7.4 kW without a calibrated meter is the sensible choice.
Two other features do exist at 7.4 kW. Solar surplus charging lets the car take the power your panels produce instead of grid power. That suits a 20 kWh battery, which fills in an afternoon. You will find those models in our EV chargers on solar energy. An EV charger with an app lets you start, stop and follow a session from your phone.
If you do not need solar or app control, our EV chargers for home use cover the basics at a lower price.
How long does the Honda Fit EV take to charge?
Divide the battery by the charging power and you have your answer. The usable 20 kWh at 7.4 kW works out at roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes for a full charge. On a lighter 3.7 kW connection it takes about 5.5 hours. Plug in during the evening and the car is ready long before your next trip either way.
Mind the difference between chargers. A 22 kW model charges this car exactly as fast as a 7.4 kW one, because both offer 32 amps per phase. An 11 kW model doubles the time to about 5.5 hours, because this car can use only one of its three phases.
Does the Honda Fit EV need a Type 1 charging cable?
Yes. The Fit EV has a Type 1 inlet, while chargers with a fixed cable come with a Type 2 plug as standard. Choose a charger with a socket. Between the charger and your car you then use a separate Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable.
Other Honda models at Wallbox Discounter
Drive a different Honda? Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other electric Honda models:
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda Fit EV a common car in Europe?
No. The Fit EV was an early electric car built in small numbers, and it was offered on only a few markets. It was never sold in Europe, so you almost never see one on this side of the world. If you do own one, the advice follows the car itself: 7.4 kW across a single phase, and a Type 1 inlet.
Do I need a charger with a MID meter?
That depends on what you want to record. A calibrated meter shows exactly what charging at home costs you, apart from your household use. Our calibrated models start at 11 kW and need three phases. An 11 kW charger halves this car to 3.7 kW, so the calibrated route that keeps full speed is a 22 kW model. On a single-phase supply, 7.4 kW without a calibrated meter is the sensible choice.
Should I have the charger installed?
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is the safest way to connect it, and many insurers expect professional installation. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. We ship worldwide, but outside those three countries we do not install. You can check the options on our EV charger installation page.