Key Highlights
- E20 Compliance: All Honda cars in India since 2009 are E20 material compatible.
- Current Models: Honda Elevate, Honda City e:HEV, Honda City, and Honda Amaze.
- Government Mandate: All new vehicles to be E20 compliant from April 1, 2025.
- Customer Advantage: No need for part changes; seamless transition to E20 fuel.
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has announced that all its vehicles manufactured and sold in India are now E20 compliant. This means they are capable of running on petrol blended with 20% ethanol. This achievement underscores Honda’s commitment to sustainable mobility and its support for India’s transition to greener fuels.
Honda has been making E20 cars since over a decade
All Honda cars manufactured in India since January 1, 2009, have been E20 material compatible. This includes current models such as the Honda Elevate, Honda City e:HEV, Honda City, and Honda Amaze. With this compliance, customers can use E20 petrol in their existing Honda cars without any need for modifications or concerns about durability.
The Government of India has mandated that all gasoline-fueled mono-fuel and bi-fuel vehicles with positive ignition engines, including hybrids, manufactured on and after April 1, 2025, must be certified for E20 fuel to comply with emission norms. Honda’s proactive approach places it ahead of this mandate, ensuring that its customers are ready for the transition to E20 fuel.
Mr. Kunal Behl, Vice President of Marketing & Sales at Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainable mobility solutions. He emphasized that all Honda cars have been E20 material compatible since January 2009, allowing customers to adopt E20 fuel without needing modifications. He mentioned that this certification aligns with the Government of India’s objective to implement greener fuels, and reiterated HCIL’s dedication to leading the way as India transitions to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Our Thoughts
Honda’s achievement in making all its cars E20 compliant is a significant step towards sustainable mobility in India. This proactive approach not only aligns with government mandates but also provides customers with a seamless transition to greener fuels.
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