Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2018 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 42 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 42 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #17 of 125 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #27 of 127 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #27 of 124 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #26 of 116 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid placed highest in 2018 at #17 of 125, and lowest in 2019 at #27 of 127. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 44 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 2.0 | $1,500 | 340 mi | 57 | 10/10 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 44 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 2.0 | $1,500 | 340 mi | 57 | 10/10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 44 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 2.0 | $1,500 | 340 mi | 57 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 44 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 2.0 | $1,500 | 340 mi | 57 | 10/10 |
What Clarity Plug-in Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid burns 274 to 274 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $821 | $821 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,095 | $1,095 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $1,500 to $1,500 a year in fuel, or $6,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 42 mpg the Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid is 17 mpg better the median, which is worth about $652 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Honda nameplates
Every Honda model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.