Honda swapped the torsion-bar rear suspension for a multilink system to deal with added weight.
As a five-door hatchback, the Fit EV offers plenty of cargo and passenger space.
The rear seat folds down, rather than up and out of the way, as does the Magic Seat in the standard Fit.
The transmission is just a single-speed reduction gear, but the shifter offers a B mode, for maximum brake regeneration.
The instrument cluster display shows range and gives drivers an eco score based on their efficiency.
The Fit EV includes Bluetooth audio streaming and a USB port for drives or iOS devices.