![]() To my way of thinking, if you’re going to the trouble of producing a car that can be plugged in and charged - or you’re a consumer willing to invest in such a vehicle and a parking arrangement to support it - you want generous electric-only range and few trade-offs. (I’m not talking about aesthetic appeal, which could be a problem for the unique-looking Clarity, but I’ll let you draw your own conclusions there.) They’re a great idea - drive a set distance on cheap, potentially clean electric power, then have gasoline power at the ready to allow for longer trips. To be frank, most of them aren’t very appealing. ![]() There are 23 plug-in hybrid models on the market today and many more to come. It’s available in base and Touring trim levels I tested the latter. This review covers the PHEV version of the Honda Clarity, which also comes with hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-only power in limited markets. Versus the competition: With a price, electric vehicle range and mpg comparable to the Chevrolet Volt - and a roomier interior - the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is set to capitalize on the admittedly soft demand for plug-in hybrids once the discontinued Volt’s supply is exhausted. The verdict: The Clarity is a rare plug-in hybrid that delivers a good balance of the basics: good electric-only range, decent gas mileage after the charge is depleted and no onerous trade-offs.
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