About the Honda Accord Hybrid
Honda Accord Hybrid History
Honda offered the Accord Hybrid in the United States from 2005 – 2007. While this new vehicle shared the same displacement as the regular Accord V6 powerplant, the engine in the hybrid was derived from the 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan.
Honda brought back the Accord Hybrid for the 2014 model year after skipping a generation, with a dual-motor system and a plug-in option.
For model year 2018, Honda offered a hybrid version of the 10th generation Accord.
Honda Accord Hybrid Powerplant
The V6 in the 1st generation Accord Hybrid has the ability to shut off three of its cylinders for better fuel economy, something Honda calls “VCM” or “Variable Cylinder Management”. The Accord Hybrid features iVTEC technology and provides power through a compact five-speed automatic transmission. This transmission was specially developed to allow for an electric motor to be sandwiched between the transversely mounted engine.
The 2014 and above models offer dual-motor system and a plug-in option.
Honda Accord Hybrid Power and Torque
Power of the gas engine is up from 240 to 255 horsepower (179 to 190 kW) and torque rose from 212 to 232 pound-feet (287 to 315 N⋅m). The vehicle reaches 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in 6.5 seconds. Together with the Integrated Motor Assist electric motor, the hybrid version provided slightly higher performance than the conventional V6-engined Accord.
Honda Accord Hyrbid Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was originally estimated at 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) city and 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) highway for the 2005 model year, but was later changed to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) city, 35 mpg‑US (6.7 L/100 km) highway, after Honda’s addition of standard moonroof and spare tire during the 2006 model year.
Honda Accord Hybrid Emissions Rating
The 2006 model has also been rated an AT-PZEV vehicle. AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) is an emissions standard created by the California Air Resources Board. 2005 model year Accord Hybrids were rated LEVII-ULEV by the California Air Resources Board and Tier2, Bin5 by the EPA.
Other Honda Accord Hybrid Facts
Accord Hybrids from the model year 2006 and up can be identified by the amber rear turn signals whereas their fully-gasoline counterparts have red rear turn signals.
For more information, check out the Honda Accord Hybrid Wikipedia page.
Understanding Honda Trim Levels
Across the Honda lineup, the LX is typically the base model, trading fewer features than EX models for a lower price tag.
The EX is the mid-range in the trim lineup, offering features that would check the majority of boxes for most consumers.
The EX-L expands on these features with luxury interior appointments and additional safety features.
The Touring trim level signifies the top tier for Honda models, featuring Honda’s most advanced features and even more luxury.
Where to Find an Electric Car Battery Replacement for the Honda Accord Hybrid
Finding an electric car battery replacement can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a list of vendors that may offer replacement electric car batteries for the Honda Accord Hybrid:
Bumblebee Batteries – Located in Gresham, Oregon, Bumblebee offers some of the best battery replacements for all electric vehicles.
Website: https://bumblebeebatteries.com/
GreenBean Batteries – “Born out of the need for a better hybrid battery, Green Bean Battery was built around the core of creating a reliable reconditioned hybrid battery and extending the hybrid battery life. Since our humble beginnings, we have grown to create a proprietary hybrid battery reconditioning process that puts our hybrid batteries in a league of their own.”
Website: https://greenbeanbattery.com/
GreenTec Auto – Established in 2012, with 3 brothers working at their father’s auto repair shop, GreenTec Auto’s mission is to create effective and sustainable solutions for you and your vehicle. “Nothing ends up in a landfill.” With over 20 service centers across the United States, there is sure to be a location near you.
Website: https://www.greentecauto.com/
Hometown Hybrids – Specializing in replacing your failed hybrid battery pack at a reasonable cost. Whether you choose a new or rebuilt battery, you can count on their mobile installation service to deliver the best product at a great price.
Website: https://www.hometownhybrids.com/
What to expect when purchasing a replacement battery for your hybrid
The process for purchasing a replacement battery for your Honda Accord Hybrid can include a few surprises:
- Core Charges – A “core charge” is where a vendor charges you a fee as collateral until you send them the part that you are replacing, in this case the battery pack. It is not unusual to see a core charge be the same price as your used battery, typically around $1000-3000.
- Shipping Charges – Batteries are heavy! You can’t exactly toss one in the mailbox. Some vendors will include the cost of batteries in your purchase. Others may charge you anywhere from $100 to $300 to ship. You may also be assessed an additional charge to deliver to a residential address.
- Packaging – If you need to ship your battery to a vendor, you may want to consider the cost of packaging. Typically if you are returning a core, you can simply put your old battery in the same packaging that your replacement battery came in, and ship it back. Be extra careful when packing your battery as most vendors require a core battery to be able to be refurbished, and you may not receive back your core charge if the battery is damaged in transit.
Join a Honda Accord Hybrid Community
DriveAccord.net – Drive Accord forum, a community where Honda Accord owners can discuss reviews, service, parts, and share mods.
ElectricVehicleForums.com / Accords – A forum dedicated specifically to EVs and hybrids. Find relevant information for your Accord Hybrid.
AccordxClub.com – “AccordXClub is the best forum to talk about custom Honda Accords and see popular mods, rims and accessories from the largest Honda Accord community!”
Honda-Tech.com – Everything you want to know about the Accord from one of the longest-standing Honda Forums on the internet.