Model overview

The Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid is a four-door sedan produced by Honda. It was introduced in the U.S. market for the model year 2017. The Clarity PHEV has an EPA-rated all-electric range of 47 miles with a total mixed gas/electric range of 340 miles. 

It is the single Clarity model accessible in all 50 U.S. states as well as Canada, where it was introduced to the public in December 2017.

The Honda Clarity has two powertrains from which to choose: Plug-In Hybrid or Fuel Cell. The Plug-In Hybrid is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine (212 horsepower, 232 lb-ft) with an electric motor hybrid system and a 17-kWh lithium-ion battery. On a full load, the battery stores up to 48 electric-only miles of range. The engine is EPA-rated at 42 mpg mixed when running in hybrid mode.

Honda Clarity Plug in Hybrid known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Honda Clarity Plug in Hybrid are:

• Restricted availability for Clarity Fuel Cell
• The touchscreen infotainment system can be hard to use
• Polarizing styling
• High Revs And Loss Of Power
• Engine Turns On By Itself
• Gas Door Won’t Open

Honda Clarity Plug in Hybrid PDF owner manual

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