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Honda Clarity Plug-in hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2021
The Honda Clarity Plug-in hybrid was last rated in the data for model year 2021, at 42 MPG combined.
- 42MPG combined
- $1,600a year in fuel
- 57g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Among all plug-in hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is the most efficient of the 7 plug-in hybrid models rated that year.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,600 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon.
Tailpipe CO2 is 57 g/mile for the most efficient version.
Rated versions
The city rating of 44 is 4 above the highway rating of 40. The data lists one version for 2021: Clarity Plug-in Hybrid: 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity Plug-in Hybrid: 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD | 42 | 44 | 40 | $1,600 | 57 | 48 |
Year by year
The Honda Clarity Plug-in hybrid is in the data for 3 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2019 and 2021: 42 MPG both times.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 42 | 42 | $1,600 | 57 | 28.5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 42 | 42 | $1,600 | 57 | 28 |
| 2019 | 1 | 42 | 42 | $1,600 | 57 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 6 | Gasoline | 29 | $2,300 | 2021 |
| Hyundai Ioniq Electric | Electric | 133 | $550 | 2021 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.