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Outstanding value! Perfect for my needs.
dacash, 05/24/2019
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
I wanted to purchase a plug-in, not to save the earth, but because it costs about a quarter of what it costs per mile to run compared to gasoline. But I also needed room for at least 4 adults to ride comfortably, and so the Prius and Volt were out. If you live in CA, there are lots of options. If you want to spend the cash, Tesla is an option. But if you would rather spend in the high … $20K's (after rebate) rather than more than $50K, *this* is your best option. Charging at home using a normal household outlet kept my gasoline use to a minimum, but installing a 220V charger has virtually eliminated my need for Dino-juice in day to day travel. After a year, I've found I generally get more than 1,000 miles out of my 7 gal tank, even with the occasional road trip. Ordinarily I only run the gasoline engine once a week to keep it lubricated. The beauty of being a hybrid means that when I do have to make a several day trip, I still get a range of almost 400 miles. Around town, I get premium parking spaces for EV's and have only had minor issues with charge stations (there was a small learning curve). Having owned and driven many luxury cars (Audi, Mercedes, Acura. etc.) I know the interior could be more plush - it is a Honda, not an Acura - however it is nice and comfortable with plenty of room of 4 adults, 5 for shorter trips. The only time I hear any engine noise is when using the gas motor at surface street speeds. but what really sets this vehicle apart is acceleration. In most hybrids you could finish your coffee waiting to get up to freeway speeds, not in the Clarity (it was by far the quickest 0-60 in all the models in my comparison group). I was a bit worried about the looks when I read about (not like I got to see these on the road before buying), but most folks seem to really like it, I find it unique, which suits me well.
Pros: quick, quiet, inexpensive to operate, distinctive styling, prem. parking spots
Con: not the best implementation of adaptive cruise control, Android auto requires physical cord (won't operate in BT).
Typical first impression from others: "Wow, this is huge inside." and then "Its so quiet" typically followed by "How much did you pay for this?... that little?"
One year later: I've put on over 10k miles, only needed the yearly service (where they updated some of the software so that range is now calculated correctly). I've bought maybe 75 gallons of fuel, mostly operate on electrons. People still ask if it is new, it is wearing exceedingly well. Still loving those premium parking spaces!
One more year: Still a great car. Battery has not fatigued (I still get into the high 40's and sometimes even over 50 mi per charge). It is wearing exceedingly well (it is garage kept and not very high mileage). On my 2 yr service the tech asked if I really wanted to replace the perfectly white air filter! Still whisper quiet inside.
2023: Mileage on "battery only" has dropped, but it may be the new tires or a combination of the batt age & new tires (the factory tires were not as grippy). Despite only getting about 40 mi per charge, I only buy gas about 4 or 5 times a year. I have yet to have any mechanical or structural problems. I typically replace after 6 years, and they no longer make this model. But nothing on the market (except the Volvo S60/90) are even close so I may hold onto this car a bit longer as it is still comfortable, quick and quiet.
2024: Still thinking about changing but so few PHEV sedan options! I wish Honda still made this car. I'm still getting just over 40mi/charge and still only buying gas every few months (really, around times we have visitors that want to make multiple longer day trips) but day to day I'm all electric. Maintenance costs have still been nominal, and car shows minimal signs of wear.
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