In brief, the Honda Clarity comes in three electrified variants with different battery packs: the Plug-In Hybrid uses a 17 kWh pack, the All-Electric version uses about a 35.5 kWh pack, and the Fuel-Cell version relies on a small onboard battery of roughly 1 kWh.
The Honda Clarity family debuted with multiple powertrain options designed to cater to different driving needs. Over time, availability shifted and the lineup was phased out in several markets, particularly in the United States, as Honda reoriented its electrified-vehicle strategy. The specifics below reflect the most commonly cited figures for each variant and their general model years.
Battery sizes by Clarity variant
Below is a concise rundown of the primary battery packs associated with each Clarity variant. Exact usable capacity and ranges can vary by year, trim, and market.
- Clarity Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV): 17 kWh lithium‑ion battery pack
- Clarity Electric: 35.5 kWh lithium‑ion battery pack
- Clarity Fuel Cell (FCV): small onboard battery used to buffer energy from the fuel cell, approximately 1 kWh
These figures capture the core propulsion battery sizes across the Clarity lineup. Real-world usable capacity and electric range depend on testing standards, temperature, and driving conditions.
Variant details by generation/years
Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) specifics
Produced primarily from 2017 through the early 2020s in many markets, the Clarity PHEV uses a 17 kWh pack. Its EPA-rated electric range typically fell in the range of roughly 42–47 miles, after which the gasoline engine engages to extend overall driving range.
All-Electric (Clarity Electric) specifics
Available in select markets from around 2017 to 2019/2020, the Clarity Electric carried a 35.5 kWh battery and offered about 80–90 miles of EPA-rated all-electric range in its typical configurations. Availability varied by market and year.
Fuel Cell (FCV) specifics
The Clarity FCV relies on a hydrogen fuel-cell stack and includes a small onboard battery—reported around 1 kWh—to smooth power delivery and assist with energy management. Real-world performance depends on hydrogen refueling infrastructure and driving conditions.
Current status and availability
As part of a shift in Honda’s electrified-vehicle strategy, the Clarity lineup has seen reduced availability in the United States and other markets, with production and sales tapering off in recent years. The Plug-In Hybrid remained the most broadly available variant while others were retired in many regions.
Summary
The Honda Clarity family uses three distinct battery sizes across its variants: 17 kWh for the Plug-In Hybrid, 35.5 kWh for the All-Electric version, and a small around-1 kWh buffer battery for the Fuel Cell model. These differences shape range, charging needs, and overall performance, and have occurred alongside shifts in global availability over time.