Honda Clarity
2018–2021 model years · Generation introduced 2017
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- Available years
- 2018–2021
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $13,300–$18,975
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 ↗ Plug-in sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (212 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $18,975 | Not rated | Not rated | 42 MPG |
| 2020 ↗ Plug-in sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (212 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $17,825 | Not rated | Not rated | 42 MPG |
| 2019 ↗ Plug-in sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (212 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $16,850 | 3/5 | Not rated | 42 MPG |
| 2018 ↗ Plug-in sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (212 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $13,300 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 42 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2021 model
Plug-in sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (212 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Plug-in hybrid · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrids
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric cars
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $18,975
- Retail value range
- $18,250 - $19,700
- Original MSRP range
- $33,400 - $58,490
- Trade-in range
- $15,725 - $17,210
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 44 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,235
- 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
Vehicle ID: 20343 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2020 model
Plug-in sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (212 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Plug-in hybrid · Used
Find 2020 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrids
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric cars
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $17,825
- Retail value range
- $17,200 - $18,450
- Original MSRP range
- $33,400 - $58,490
- Trade-in range
- $14,095 - $15,870
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 44 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,235
- 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
Vehicle ID: 15416 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2019 model
Plug-in sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (212 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Plug-in hybrid · Used
Find 2019 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrids
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric cars
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,850
- Retail value range
- $15,600 - $16,975
- Original MSRP range
- $33,400 - $58,490
- Trade-in range
- $12,290 - $13,610
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 44 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,235
- 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
Vehicle ID: 13583 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2018 model
Plug-in sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (212 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Plug-in hybrid · Used
Find 2018 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrids
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric cars
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $13,300
- Retail value range
- $12,450 - $13,700
- Original MSRP range
- $33,400 - $36,600
- Trade-in range
- $9,035 - $10,305
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 66%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 44 MPG
- EPA highway
- 40 MPG
- EPA combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,235
- 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
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 8/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 11740 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
