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2021 Honda Clarity
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Review and specifications

2021 Honda Clarity

The Clarity comes as either a plug-in hybrid or a fuel-cell variant that runs on hydrogen. The plug-in hybrid is the more practical version and has a 48-mile all-electric range before the gas engine kicks in. It takes 2.5 hours to recharge with a 240-volt charger or 12 hours on 120 volts. The car works well in electric-only mode; in hybrid mode the engine makes a loud ruckus. The pushbutton gear selector takes getting used to. While the Clarity has a comfortable ride, its handling is rather clumsy. Though the cabin is roomy, the front seats are uncomfortable because of their short bottom cushion and lack of lower back support. FCW and AEB are standard, but there is no true BSW system that covers both sides. Honda has dropped the full-electric version.

Market value
$21,250
Fuel
Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2021
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Plug-in hybrids
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Electric cars
Generation began
2017

Pricing

Current retail median
$21,250
Retail value range
$20,250 - $22,250
Original MSRP range
$33,400 - $58,490
Trade-in range
$18,015 - $20,065

Ratings

Road test score
74/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
44 MPG
EPA highway
40 MPG
EPA combined
42 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,005
Cruising range
320 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.5 sec
0-60 mph
8.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
141 ft
Avoidance speed
53 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
193 in
Width
74 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Weight
4,045 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
30.5 in
Luggage
3+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
8/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Honda

Hondas are generally affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient, with intuitive controls and good driving characteristics. Its SUVs and sedans are usually near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings for road tests and predicted reliability. Many Hondas have earned Consumer Reports recommendations. Used Hondas also score near the top of our reliability rankings for 5- and 10-year-old vehicles, making it a brand worth considering for options under $20,000. Honda’s SUVs include sub-compact models like the HR-V and compact CR-V, one of the best-selling SUVs in North America. The two-row Passport and three-row Pilot are larger options. Honda’s sedans include the compact Civic and the midsized Accord. Honda also makes the Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline, a midsized pickup truck. For buyers seeking fuel efficiency, several of the most popular models are available with hybrid powertrains that get competitive mpg figures and are pleasant to drive.

Vehicle ID: 20343 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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