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Honda ranked No. 1 on average fuel efficiency among full-line carmakers with both internal combustion engines and electrification model lineups in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest automotive trends report, according to a Feb. 26, 2026 Torrance, California. Honda's average "actual driving" fuel efficiency in the U.S. reached 31.0 mpg, 3.8 mpg higher than the industry average.
Based on the 2024 (MY2024) data on which the report was based, Honda demonstrated the highest efficiency among major manufacturers selling hybrid and gasoline models in parallel. In particular, Honda is focusing on increasing fuel efficiency while maintaining price competitiveness of its products. As of 2025, the average trading price for Honda vehicles was $35,060, which remained about $10,000 below the industry average.
In terms of electrification strategy, Honda broke its annual sales record for the third consecutive year, surpassing 400,000 electric vehicle sales in the U.S. market for the first time in 2025. The hybrid segment also recorded the highest sales ever due to the performance of CR-V, Accord, and Civic Hybrid models. Honda's fuel economy leadership has been around for about 50 years since the Civic topped the first EPA fuel economy survey in 1976.
Looking at the business status in the United States, it currently employs more than 30,000 people since the establishment of American Honda Motor in 1959. It operates 12 major manufacturing facilities in the United States and is working with 665 local parts suppliers. As of 2024, about two-thirds of Honda and Acura-branded vehicles sold in the U.S. were locally produced. In addition, product design and engineering are carried out through 21 R&D facilities, and powertrain and chassis development of high-performance racing programs are also underway locally.
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