History of the Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid
The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model was launched December 1, 2017 in the U.S. market with a starting MSRP of $34,290; it is eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the U.S. compared to other PHEV due to its longer electric-only range, along with other incentives for plug-ins in certain states. The Clarity PHEV has an EPA-rated all-electric range of 47 miles (76 km), with a total combined gas/electric range of 340 miles (550 km). The equipped 1.5 L engine boasts an industry-leading 40 percent thermal efficiency.
It is the only Clarity model available in all 50 U.S. states as well as Canada, where it was launched nationwide in the latter on December 14, 2017 starting at an MSRP of C$39,990, before available government incentives up to C$13,000.
For the North American market, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid is equipped with SAE J1772-2009 (Type 1) receptacle for 120-240 V Level 1 and 2 AC charging. Approximately 13 hours at Level 1 and 2.5 hours at Level 2 are needed to charge Clarity Plug-in Hybrid’s battery to full.Rear view
The Clarity PHEV was subsequently released in Japan on July 20, 2018, with an MSRP of ¥5,880,600 including 8% consumption tax, with an advertised all-electric range of 114.6 kilometres (71.2 mi) on the JC08 driving cycle or 101 kilometres (63 mi) on the WLTP driving cycle. Compared to the North American model, the Japanese model includes an additional CHAdeMO DC fast charging connector, providing an 80% battery charge in 30 minutes.
As of August 2019, the Clarity PHEV is stocked in the United States only at California dealerships, but it can still be ordered nationally.
The clarity won 2017 Green Car of the Year and 2018/19/20 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy.
For more information, check out the Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Wikipedia Page
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