2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV plug-in hybrid revealed

Honda isn’t giving up on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles after the departure of the Clarity. Now Honda is bringing the fuel cell technology to its most popular vehicle, the CR-V with the debut of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV.

The big news here is that the CR-V e:FCEV one ups other fuel cell vehicles, since it’s also a plug-in hybrid with a 29 mile EV range. That should help alleviate some of the range concerns, since there is still a lack of hydrogen refueling stations. It’s powered by a single-motor with 174 horsepower and 229 lb.-ft. of torque. It has an MPGe rating of 61 city, 52 highway, and 57 combined and has a total driving range of 270 miles.

It also has a 110-volt power outlet that can deliver up to 1,500 watts of power, turning CR-V e:FCEV into a power source capable of running small home appliances, portable air conditioners, power tools, and camping equipment.

Compared to CR-V turbo and hybrid models, rear lateral rigidity is increased 10%, rear torsional rigidity has improved 9% and its MacPherson strut front suspension and multilink rear suspension have been completely retuned with specific springs, dampers and stabilizer bars.

The CR-V e:FCEV stands out from the rest of the CR-V lineup with new body panels forward of the A-pillar, a unique rear fascia and 18-inch, 10-spoke black wheels.

The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV is offered in a single version, the Touring model which comes standard with a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, a9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, wireless phone charging, a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, power adjustable heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual zone climate control, handsfree access power tailgate, parking sensors and bio-based leather seat upholstery.

The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be available for customer leasing in California beginning later this year.