Description
Pros
- Comfortable, well-appointed cabin
- PHEV’s long electric driving range
- Near-silent ride with little noise intrusion
Cons
- Limited availability of Clarity Fuel Cell
- Touchscreen infotainment system can be cumbersome to use
- Polarizing styling
What’s new
- The Clarity is unchanged for 2021
- Part of the first Clarity generation introduced for 2017
Overview
The 2021 Honda Clarity is an eco-minded sedan sold in two variations: as a hydrogen fuel cell or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The former is only available in California because it’s the only state with any substantial hydrogen infrastructure. Since the fuel cell is used to power an electric motor, the Clarity drives and feels like a battery-powered EV, and you can fill the hydrogen fuel tank in just a few minutes. The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, meanwhile, uses a small battery pack paired with a gasoline engine. As a result, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid offers 47 miles of pure electric range, but its backup gasoline engine allows it to travel as far as any regular sedan