2020 Honda Clarity

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2020 Honda Clarity is sold in the U.S. with hydrogen and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 42 to 68 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550 to $1,550 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2020 Clarity costs about $1,550 to $1,550 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,550. Over five years that is about $7,750 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Clarity configuration saves about $11,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPGe. The Clarity sits roughly 23 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2020 Clarity records tailpipe CO₂ of 57-57 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 8-10 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 340 to 360 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.