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2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Returns to Canada and the U.S. in 2024

October 20, 2023

Honda’s Civic Hybrid returns in 2024, produced in Ontario and Indiana.
Civic Hybrid to represent 40% of Civic sales in North America by 2025.
Honda targets 100% electric vehicle sales by 2040, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.

Honda just made a massive announcement, and if you’re into cars (or the environment), it’s something you’ll want to hear. They’re reintroducing the Honda Civic Hybrid in 2024, both in Canada and the U.S. And here’s the zinger: it’s getting birthed right here in North America, both in Ontario and Indiana. That’s a win for local production, right?

The Canadian-made Civic Hybrid Leading North America’s Electrification Charge

Now, Honda has consistently paved the way in automotive innovation. The tidbit that caught my eye was this golden nugget from Yoshiyuki Nakazawa, the General Manager and Executive Vice President at Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM), who stated, “Our HCM associates are extremely proud to be named the lead North America plant for the new, built in Canada, Civic Hybrid sedan.” To add a cherry on top, this new Civic Hybrid will be a star player in Honda’s broader vision of electrification. The company’s making strides, and this Civic is poised to be another feather in its cap.

From Sales Trends to Award-Winning Innovation

Let’s digest some numbers real quick. This year alone, 35% of sales of Honda’s CR-V and Accord were hybrid-electric trims. Impressive, right? Honda’s prediction that the Civic Hybrid will account for more than 40% of Civic sales in North America tells me they’re not playing around. This isn’t just about selling cars; it’s a mission.

But what’s really driving Honda’s resurgence in the hybrid game? The 2025 Civic Hybrid is equipped with Honda’s acclaimed two-motor hybrid-electric system. Fancy tech talk aside, it promises improved responsiveness for a sportier driving feel, and even saves on gas! By the way, this system recently snatched the Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems award for the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. Not too shabby, Honda.

NACS Compatibility

A notable addition to the 2025 Honda EV models, including the Civic Hybrid, is the compatibility with the North American Charging Standard (NACS). This strategic move underscores Honda’s commitment to providing ease of charging and enhancing the EV user experience. By adopting NACS, Honda ensures its vehicles can seamlessly interface with a broad range of charging infrastructures across North America.

Looking Ahead

Now, Honda’s endgame isn’t just about hybrids. They’re dead set on achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and that involves a full pivot to battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. This move kicks off in 2024 with the launch of the Honda Prologue, their maiden all-electric SUV. And by 2025, another EV model will hit the roads.

Remember last October? Honda announced a whopping $700 million investment to set up its EV Hub in Ohio. This move transforms their age-old Marysville Auto Plant, a U.S. stalwart since 1982, into an EV production powerhouse. Plus, with a fresh JV battery plant partnership with LG Energy Solution, the future looks electric!

Honda is unmistakably elevating their efforts. Just last year, they committed an impressive $1.38 billion over six years to enhance their facilities and lead in innovation. The talk around the Civic Hybrid isn’t merely about a vehicle; it’s a representation of a dream. An environmentally-friendly, electric future. Given Honda’s history, it’s not about “if” they’ll achieve this, but “when”.