2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid

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City
44
MPGe
Highway
40
MPGe
Combined
42
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
340 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr 12 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
31.0
City 29.0 / Hwy 33.0 kWh
Electric Motor
135kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 340 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr 12 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 31.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

70.8MPG average+68.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 42 MPG · Owner reported avg: 70.8 MPG

Driving mix: City 11% / Highway 89%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 70.8 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 42 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
44
Hwy
40
Comb
42
Fuel cost: $1,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
57 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
2.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
31 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
29 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
33 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include electrical system, steering and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
1
Steering
1
Power Train
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Speed Control
1
Engine
1

2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Electrical System: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Visibility / WipersFiled: 05/27/2025ODI#11663257
Component/System that Failed: The air conditioning system in my 2021 Honda Clarity Touring Plug-in Hybrid has failed — specifically, the AC evaporator, which no longer allows the car to blow out cool …
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 09/19/2024ODI#11615319
Received multiple warning alerts that adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and Lane Departure/Keeping were not working while driving car. Took car to Honda …
SteeringFiled: 07/25/2023CrashODI#11534428
I was reversing in order to go up a driveway at an Airbnb where my husband and I had been staying. The bottom of the car is low to the ground, and it was difficult to clear a rise at the bottom of the…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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