I drive the Honda Clarity Plug-in to and from work. I charge it for free at work so my commute cost is virtually zero. I average 50 miles of EV range because I drive in Econ mode only. I have over 300 miles on the car and the gas tank is still full.

@jamesgand828

4 жыл бұрын

@Naughtysauce not to mention old gas doesn't burn well

@Michael-hz2pl

4 жыл бұрын

james Gand Would a higher octane rating improve fuel longevity as far as how long it stays usable?

@derekintrovert5619

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-hz2pl use Sta bil for gasoline engine helps the gas from going bad

@Killmonize

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-hz2pl better shelf life if you can find it ethanol free gas stays longer

@ControversialOG

Жыл бұрын

I am looking at this or Rav4 Prime, and 98% of the times I drive in city and the EV mode would be excellent for my driving condition.

I have gone 5,000 miles on a tank of gas. 833 mpg. I drive 18,000 miles a year. My commute to work is 56 miles. I rarely drive in hybrid mode and this vehicle is not designed to drive as this review is done. Clarity PHEV is designed to be an EV, with a gas motor for long distance driving.

I've had my Clarity for 4 months now and recently drove from Portland, OR to Palm Springs, CA with the car fully loaded. Over the course of 1200 miles I averaged 53.7 miles per gallon. When I factor in the terrain that included a side trip into the high Sierra, the trip through the Grapevine and the initial pass through the Siskiyou range, I feel that this is a fantastic return. I left with a full charge each day and kept the two trip odometers separate: A for the entire trip, B for each time I filled the car. I did my best to maintain an average speed of 70-75 on the interstate, and used the regenerative braking paddles in the mountains to maintain or refill the battery power. I'm a big guy and was very comfortable for the majority of the trip. The only complaint I have is the seats, as they should be power adjustable across the line up, and they need more lower bolster and padding. The lack of a lumbar support mechanism is a pretty glaring oversight that engineers should have caught prior to production. Also, the first-gen touch screen controls are slow and the lack of a volume on/off knob is just annoying. The AC, sound system, ride comfort (remember, I'm as close to maximum rated capacity as possible) and economy were so far above expectation. Even my sister, not a huge fan of EV/PHEV vehicles, was impressed. I can't wait to take her for a ride next time we are together and let her drive it. I think I'll win a convert.

@misaelramos83

4 жыл бұрын

What's the max weight rating?

@johnny2tone1

3 жыл бұрын

Great post bro! ty

@naughtysauce4323

2 жыл бұрын

Was your mpg rating from the GOM or actual filup?

@vickvega571

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info im planning on driving up to seattle from Southern California and wasnt sure how it would do on the highway. Did you ever charge battery mode on your trip?

@tomwebber9377

9 ай бұрын

I did when necessary, but used the house current at my sister and niece's homes during this trip. Now I use it all the time. It drops the average MPG considerably, but still maintains a 44-47 mpg overall. I'm 4.5 yrs in and haven't even considered another car. In that I used to trade them in every other year or so before, I'd say I'm a pretty good advertisement for the Clarity. 🙂@@vickvega571

My 2018 Clarity base averaged 55.5 mpg over a 1250 mile trip from Portland, OR to Palm Springs, CA that included the Siskiyou pass, a visit to Lake Almanor in the Sierras and on into Palm Springs via the Grapevine. This all took place in July so AC was running almost constantly and the vehicle was full from the front passenger seat all the way to the back of the trunk. Also, I was running at significantly higher than 60 mph (average speed was 74.6 mph). Comfortable, quiet and rock solid the entire trip.

Great review, this channel is exactly what I've been looking for. My only wish is for you guys spend 2 mins near the end of each video and compare the scores against other similar cars . Sort of like how AlexonAutos does on his videos.

We purchased a Clarity a few weeks ago. We are diligent about plugging it in whenever possible. We've put just over 1,000 miles on the car and have achieved 128 MPG. That's ~8 gallons of gasoline for 1,000 road miles. The more we use it in Eco mode, the higher the MPG is getting. So far loving the car.

@saxopio6280

5 жыл бұрын

How much does the electricity bill increase due to plugging in the Clarity (everyday?)

@wzDH106

5 жыл бұрын

@@saxopio6280 A quick search for usable battery capacity in the Clarity PHEV reveals approximately 12 kWh. Essentially 12 kWh for 40-50 miles of EV range. Assuming a standard 10% charging loss we would be looking at 13.2 kWh out of pocket to charge the vehicle. 13.2 @ $0.07 / kWh = $0.92 out of pocket 13.2@ $0.15 / kWh = $1.98 out of pocket 13.2 @ $0.20 / kWh = $2.64 out of pocket Assuming an exceptionally high 40 miles a day (average) or 14,600 miles a year, one can expect a monthly bill increase of $26 at $0.07 / kWh to $75 at $0.20 / kWh

@YamadaDesigns

4 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between Eco mode and Ev mode? Also, how did you get 128mpge?? Do you have to drive it in the city to get that? How much do you have to drive on the battery?

@veizour

4 жыл бұрын

@@saxopio6280 I know this is old but wanted to offer my experience: I use 3/4 of battery daily and my electricity bill increased $70/month at 9 cents per kwh. I use hybrid mode when driving over 55mph, so I use $12/ month fuel cost at ~$2.2/gallon. My _previous_ car did 28mpg and used premium. I used to spend $160/month on fuel.

@saxopio6280

4 жыл бұрын

veizour - Thank you.

Great review I wish those temperatures here in México we have 34°C, also great car; keep up with the great job !

@jesusf.2600

5 жыл бұрын

En Mexico ya tie en al Honda Insight. Gust as good as this Clarity without the Plug-In capability.

Nice "real world" review! Thank you very much. Great information!

@FuelEconomyTest

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I really like and most of all appreciate these videos you make. If I could make a suggestion if possible could you do these tests in a way where you follow the posted speed limit because I've noticed when I drive the cars you drive I get a lot better fuel consumption. Just my advice. Thanks again

@FuelEconomyTest

5 жыл бұрын

That's great feedback. We'll definitely try! You're right though - most modern cars actually achieve the best highway fuel economy below posted highway speeds.

How is this a 2022 model when this video was made four years earlier than 2022? Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס'ד

Nice review. I am a Clarity owner and find the temperature and how you drive to have a big effect on your mileage. I have done 79 km on electric, but I didn't drive over 103 kph on the hwy and it was a warmer day. I did 1020 km in one day, with one charge and managed 4.7 l/100 km. I live in Montreal, so I have cheap power and expensive gasoline. I had a 2011 Sonata Hybrid before and the Clarity uses 42% of the energy (based on cost of electricity and gas) than my Sonata did over 6.5 years (based on my first 5000 km of driving). This is much more fuel efficient than my Sonata.

Great review. I look forward to your 19 Honda Insight review considering that will be a "normal" looking but fuel efficient hybrid.

@thelondonbroiler

6 жыл бұрын

Anything besides the partial rear wheel skirt considered abnormal?

@henryhonda8408

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that's all it takes for some people to consider it "abnormal looking". I have a new Insight so I kinda know what he's getting at

@jesusf.2600

5 жыл бұрын

@@garbagegabrag yeah the Prius is Fugly.

@SIIKAP1

2 жыл бұрын

@@thelondonbroiler yeah, the fact it looks like a crosstour hatchback, yet isn’t a hatchback. The rear end and sides are also weird looking

We just use it in electric mode and charge every day, no need to buy gas. It only costs $1.50 in electricity to go 50 miles, much better than a regular hybrid and a much nicer/bigger car to fit 3 in the back seat.

Thanks for the review. My friends and I were just talking about the equivalent MPG. I wonder if you have considered looking at the Chevy Volt?

@FuelEconomyTest

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, thanks for watching. We will be reviewing the fuel economy of the Volt in the next 2 months.

@johndonaldson5126

5 жыл бұрын

The Volt was a nice looking car but too small for us.

So it doesn't look like the average fuel economy on the car's meter was the same as what you got. It says you get 4.8L/100km, but if you take the 455.6km x 4.8L / 100km = 21.87L and you put in 26.5L. Does the meter only take into account the gas engine fuel?

So you were driving 85 on the highway in snowing conditions?

All gas tanks have a reserve and not all manufacturer's mention the reserve in their manuals. My Prius C has a 36L tank but I have put in 38L no spills. Thanks for the review I'm also from Scarborough and leaning heavily on buying the Clarity.

@henryhonda8408

5 жыл бұрын

OL Oilmann save yourself about $12,000 and buy the Honda Insight. I regularly get between 4.2 & 4.4L/100 km in the city and 5.0l/100 km on the highway. I'm always in the Econ mode but that is one of the main reasons I got the Honda Insight touring model, for the gas economy and super comfortable ride.

@tlf361

5 жыл бұрын

I'm also from Ontario, and the thing that really pushed me away from the Clarity (apart from the terrible driving dynamics, which is completely understandable for the type of car it is), is the absurd wait times. I've been to 3 different Honda dealerships within the GTA area, and all have told me that I would have to wait at least 8 months for a car. Compound this with the ridiculously high price without the $13,000 rebate (making it literally the price of a Lexus ES300H), and the fact that the extremely reasonably priced and attractive 2019 Insight is now out, and I don't see how Honda will be selling anymore, especially without rebates.

Hi what do you think about criyseler pacifica hybrid?

can you please do the Kia Optima PHEV? PLEASE!?!?

according to specs my Camry Hybrid XLE is supposed to get better MPG than Clarity but you got better MPG in the clarity than i am getting in real life ( 41.5 ) although i do drive with a very heavy foot ... anyway 49 real-world MPG is impressive !

@cafe88racer53

6 жыл бұрын

thats including full battery charge though

You must bin driven first electric mode, then hybrid mode, for real life condition and to know EV range. Like Chevrolet Volt test.

At 4:20, it was said that the engine was powering the car and charging the battery, but at that time, it was only charging the battery.. Below about 45 MPH, the IC engine never directly drives the vehicle. Below this speed, if the motor comes on, the only thing it is doing is charging the battery. The engine in the Clarity is very small and lacks the torque to move the vehicle at low RPMs and there is only one drive gear ratio, That means that if you go up a hill or decelerate, the IC engine will unclutch from the drive great and the electric motor takes over 100% while the IC engine revs to supply the needed current to charge the battery I have been driving Hybrids since the original Honda Insight so I am a decent hypermiler, and in Hybrid mode, I can usually get about 55 to 65 MPG around town, which is better than I ever got with my Gen 1 Insight or my Gen 3 Prius. That is pretty amazing considering it is larger and far more refined and comfortable car than either of the others. On long trips in HV mode, I have gotten 55 MPG pretty commonly but I do tend to drive more or less at or below the speed limit. My only complaint about the Clarity is that the Lane Keeping assistant is poor. It can't deal with more than very slight curves and it can't hold the car in the lane if there is a medium cross wind. Live in Texas and on long trips when there is a crosswind, the lane keeping assistant is useless.

For comparison (assuming exchange rate of $1CDN = $.75 US - or $1US = $1.33 CDN) - $1.359/ltr = $3.859 US gal YIKES!

The Clarity is on top of my shopping list for my next vehicle. Is there a calculator tool to compare the cost of running the Clarity on electricity vs gasoline? Gasoline is very cheap in my state, currently running around $1.79 per gallon for 87 octane E10. Electricity costs .12 cents per Kwh. Which is cheaper to use?

@mscolli3

5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to factor in the extra cost of the car vs fuel savings. It rarely adds up. You buy a hybrid/EV because you want to save the planet, not save money.

@jasetsai

5 жыл бұрын

@@mscolli3 Beg to differ... I purchased the clarity hybrid to save money. Honda has been quietly giving $6000-$8000 off MSRP on honda clarity plug in. California tax rebate and federal tax rebates are still av. At the dealership I paid $27500 after 10% taxes license, registration, etc. Then I have $9000 rebates coming my way, bringing my total price to app $18,500. There are lease deals on plug ins and electric everywhere. Previous to this vehicle, I leased an electric car for 3 years. 0 maintenance. When I deduct my fuel savings over 30,000 miles from my lease price, I paid less than depreciation of the vehicle. I don't care much about saving the planet, humans will continue to destroy it like a disease. But my wallet is heavier bc of green energy.

Did you notice much of a difference in the car's handling or power/acceleration when the battery was depleted? I've heard that it revs high and doesn't have as much power when the battery charge is depleted.

@FuelEconomyTest

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is true. This car drives best either on full EV mode or plug-in hybrid mode (where the electric motor and the engine are used in tandem).

Make this drive train into an Oddysey minivan now!

2011 Leaf plus 2003 Echo $9,000+$2,000= $11,000 plus extra insurance 35 litres yields 525 KLMS Leaf yields 100 klm per charge No depreciation Renew not replace

You should not use EV on highway, it is for city driving. Use HV is for highway for better mpg. The battery drains quicker on highway miles.

@9:50 did you write that this gets 40mpg?!

Why don't you ever do the Honda Fit?

Did you try it in EV Mode too???? My commute to work is 50 Km return so I'd be interested in this!

@voltecrules624

3 жыл бұрын

You should buy the clarity. My commute is 56 miles and I have over 200 mpg average over 38,000 miles.

A very frugal car indeed. Considering if you charge in Ontario at off peak rate ($0.065/kW) you only spend about slightly over $1per day to charge from empty. If your commute to within 70km or can workplace charge, you probably won't have to visit gas stations for months.

Good review

The way to go with a car like this is if your commute is under the Electric only range, then you use almost no gas at all.

I wish I had this car, or any other hybrid.

@coiladdict

2 жыл бұрын

Just get an old prius

@TheLongLouis

2 жыл бұрын

​@@coiladdict Got a 2021 Corolla Hybrid LE instead. Exact powertrain as a Prius. Looking back at this comment, I don't think I would have wanted this car because of it's 4,000 lb curb weight and the fact that it gets around 40 mpg in hybrid mode. Still a great car nonetheless, but not my taste. I would have gotten the Prius Prime instead of this car.

Your in Canada so why aren't you using Imperial gallon instead of US gallon in your calculations? Your only confusing a lot people but not myself since I know the conversion numbers.

@FuelEconomyTest

5 жыл бұрын

In Canada, we use L/100km. We use miles per US gallon because a large part of our audience is US-based.

@doudou14

4 жыл бұрын

@@FuelEconomyTest how many years will the battery last? How many batteries are in the car? How much is the replacement cost for the batteries? I mostly drive on weekend. I'm looking at this and es300h both used with40k to 50k km

When it comes to this car, no one mention the electricity bill, because the capacity of this battery is almost double than the one of Prius, you need to charge it full every night over 12 hours. How much will it cost? I generally used 200dollars for my gas car for my commute per month in California. If electricity bill costs 100 dollar per month because of charging this car every night , there’s no too much benefit for buying this car

@FuelEconomyTest

3 жыл бұрын

That's an easy calculation. Simply take the cost of electricity in your city, and multiply it by the battery capacity :)

I would like to see the highway mpg when in HV Charge mode.

@johndonaldson5126

5 жыл бұрын

We get about 42-44 mpg in HV mode, then about 32 mpg in HV Charge.

@mrbigbigtoe

4 жыл бұрын

John Donaldson How long does it take to charge the battery 10% when in charge mode?

@tomwebber9377

9 ай бұрын

It's consistently 44.1 mpg. That is going 70 mph in charge mode, variable terrain.

Don't use the HV Range value. It's bogus. Clarity owners are trying to get Honda to fix it.

@jesusf.2600

5 жыл бұрын

@@ZMan492jj2j2 1,000 MILES? NO. HE SAID. UP TOOOOOOOO 1,035 KILOMETERS.

I live in the GTA, where can I test drive a clarity?

@kdevrees

6 жыл бұрын

I looked around, no dealerships have one. You have to order one and wait for it to arrive. If you don't like it you will get your deposit back. Its the same for the Bolt, E-Golf, Prius etc.

@FuelEconomyTest

6 жыл бұрын

If you are in the Greater Toronto Area, you can try out the Clarity and other electric vehicles at the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre: www.plugndrive.ca/electric-vehicle-discovery-centre/

@henryhonda8408

5 жыл бұрын

thecliche Rafas Mom Buy the Honda Insight, you will be pleasantly surprised! I get 65 to 70 mpg in the city, 55 to 60 on the highway in the econ mode.

@mrbigbigtoe

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao I thought you were talking about Grand Theft Auto for a second🤣🤣🤣

That GOM is way wrong, you're actually calculation. Of around 40mpg is undeniable. Honda really needs to work on their EV software. I think GM has one of the best, everything is in EV speak ie kw per mile etc.

You forgot to include the Chevrolet Volt as a competitor, people don't buy this car to use only as a Hybrid, we charge it everyday, you should include these figures in your conclusion.

@FuelEconomyTest

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. For 'electric only' range tests on the Clarity, there are quite a few videos out there. We used our testing methodology to provide a different take on the Clarity's range using the fuel and the battery. This video will help people who have non-frequent access to charging stations decide whether the Clarity is right for them.

@gp2003gt

6 жыл бұрын

People who buy a plug in Hybrid make that choice cause they can charge it, I don't have a charging station at home, I use the 120volt EVSE that comes with it and charge it overnight, but I can certainly understand your claim for someone who lives in an appartment, that being said, the Accord Hybrid would most certainly be a better choice for those who can't charge.

@williamerazo1685

6 жыл бұрын

gp2003gt people buy it only for electric charge commute, the gas is for long distance

@gp2003gt

6 жыл бұрын

William Erazo, people also buy a plug in hybrid to use it as an electric as much as they can without the range anxiety that comes with 100% electric vehicles, so far after a month and 2400 km (1490 miles), my fuel average is 1.6 litres per 100 km that comes to 147 US miles per gallon, highway driving, mostly short trips, I charge it when I can and drive it normally like I would any other car, my electrical cost is $25 for the month.

@williamerazo1685

6 жыл бұрын

Im waiting for the improvement this year with i3 battery and Rex model specs. If its 44kw battery it would be 160 miles of electric range and with rex engine it wll be 70 miles more of range. It will be the perfect vehicle for me.

Honda make a mistake for discontinued the Clarity.... maybe with the new gas crisis they will bring it back with new improvements.

26 liters? What is that like 6 gal?

@marcelstanford430

3 жыл бұрын

7.0 U.S. gallons or 5.83 imperial gallons.

You're not getting 60mpg. It may seem like it but comparing an internal combustion engine only car with a PHEV is not comparing apples to apples. Even at highway speeds the gas engine isn't on all of the time. If you slow for any reason, or go down even a slight hill, the car will switch back to EV mode and the engine will shut off. So you may only use an amount of gas over a given distance which results in a calculation of 60mpg but it isn't a pure measurement. You also have the battery, starting fully charged, and any regen from the braking or slowing which is yet another input. Don't forget to include the cost of the electricity used to charge the battery. Without additional data from Honda (which they don't give us) it's impossible to calculate actual MPG of the gas engine. You might be better off comparing the total cost per mile (or kilometer in your case).

@jesusf.2600

5 жыл бұрын

Honda is a lot better then Toyota ar disclaimers.

Honda probably has one of the worst hybrid systems in the industry, anything speed higher than 50-60mph and the mpg's drop drastically. Not to mention it sounds like the engine is about to explode while driving.

a 2022 Honda in a 2018 video, hmm

Miles

I have sold Japanese cars cause I feel like a traitor driving them.

@naughtysauce4323

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you?

Who buys a Clarity to use in HV? So stupid. This is not how Clarity’s are used. I get about 375 mpg plugging my Clarity in once a night. I drive 18,000 miles a year. People who drive less will get higher mileage. This is the dumbest review ever.

This is the reason nobody wants to by hybrids or ev's , nobody gives a damn about all that calculating...

@johndonaldson5126

5 жыл бұрын

Well over one million plug-in vehicles have been sold in the US so I wouldn't say nobody gives a damn.

@jesusf.2600

5 жыл бұрын

Bro. Simple. If i buy this car. My job is about 10 miles EACH WAY FROM MY HOUSE. YOU CAN DRIVE 40-60 MILES ON A FULL CHARGE. SO. AT SAY $1.50 A CHARGE(I LIVE IN CALIFIRNIA) I CAN DRIVE FROM MY HOUSE TO MY JOB 3 DAYS AND SPEMD $1.50 OR I CAN DRIVE MY 2002 HONDA ACCORD WHICH GIVES ME AN AVERAGE 24-28 MPGS AND SPEND 2.5-2.15 GALLONS IF REGULAR GASOLINE WHICH CURRENTLY COSTS $3.50. SO. $1.50 ON TYE CLARITY OR BETWEEN $8.75-$8.30.

@mrbigbigtoe

4 жыл бұрын

That’s actually not true. I’m untreated ADD/ADHD, and my brain runs full time. I love driving hybrids, because it gives me something to think about other than wanting to speed😂😂😂

@doudou14

4 жыл бұрын

@@mrbigbigtoe how many years will the battery last , how much is the replacement?