Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid

InsideEVs Forum · Robert_Alabama · 10 Nov 2026

Read an article today about Toyota and Honda pursuing Atkinson cycle for hybrids like it is a relatively new concept. It still makes me smile that this car will get nearly 50 mpg when driven moderately on the highway in hybrid mode (especially when on 2 lane roads with 55 mph speed limits). I generally only burn about 20 gallons of gas per year in the Clarity since it doesn't get that many road trips these days (BEV gets those), but I still feel like a lot of the design of the Clarity is... Read more

InsideEVs Forum · StickWare · 9 Nov 2026

So my beloved Clarity. All the warning lights have been on but it runs. I disconnected the 12v battery and reconnected it. Then a red blinking light on dash appears. Car won’t go into gear. From what I read it’s a 12v battery issue but I’ve had it checked and they said it’s ok. Or it’s some issue identifying the remote. Any ideas?

InsideEVs Forum · Domenick · 8 Nov 2026

This thread is where you can post your Clarity for sale, or express interest in buying a used one. Please, if you post here and sell your car or find one to buy, please go back and add SOLD to your post to help keep everything current. Thanks!

InsideEVs Forum · ajh · 5 Nov 2026

I’m a 20+ year Honda-only driver … multiple Pilots, a CR-V, and a Clarity in the household. I wanted to share my experience in case it helps other Clarity owners understand what the process may look like if a major hybrid system issue occurs outside warranty. Problem My 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid recently displayed the “Power System” light. It activated and deactivated for a few weeks. Operation remained normal. Doing some research, I replaced the 12V battery because it could... Read more

InsideEVs Forum · Mark W · 4 Nov 2026

Hi all, After years of stellar service, we decided to go full EV, and have replaced our 2018 Clarity with a 2023 Kia EV6. I'm going to deliver it to our daughter in a couple of weeks. I want to have it checked out before I do that. The only major service that we have had done is changing the transmission fluid at about 90,000 miles. What should I be checking for? I'm planning on bringing it to a Honda dealer, but I don't want them telling us we have to do a dozen unnecessary things... Read more

InsideEVs Forum · Demian Johnston · 3 Nov 2026

I have recently installed a Tesla Universal Wall Connector, and for the first time left my Clarity plugged in to it overnight. This morning I woke up to find my 12V battery drained! I found an old thread where folks have seen their 12V drain when plugged in to Juicebox’s in certain configurations (load sharing?) Has anyone else experience 12V drain while plugged in? Could this be a bug in handshaking between the Tesla Wall connector and our Clarity? thanks for thoughts!

For A Bodies Only · 92b · 28 Oct 2026

Sbc not a sbm. Please forgive me. This is the oil pressure trace zoomed in for clarity. Top line is after draining 1 quart from pan. Bottom line is before. Oil pressure difference @6800 is 11psi.

MBWorld · rickherman1 · 28 Oct 2026

Looking to chage out the OEM screen for an aftermarket 13.3" touchscreen. Considering DMP, Carputech and xtrons. Concerned with audio clarity, screen glare, asthetics, and overall function....

InsideEVs Forum · brentac · 24 Oct 2026

We have a hardwired chargepoint charger at home. My wife drives a leaf and I drive the clarity. Yesterday afternoon I plugged it in the clarity for an hour. When we left the house we plugged it into the leaf. When we got home about an hour and a half later the leaf was fully charged (turned it on to confirm). I went ahead and was going to plug it back in my car when I noticed it wouldn't start charging. The unit on the wall would turn blue, as though it knew it was plugged in but clarity... Read more

RamForum · KansasArt · 24 Oct 2026

Looking for recommendations for a quality windshield polish and also for a sealant that will repel rain. Currently the windshield is mildly gritty and the clarity isn’t great after washing it. My go to cleaner is Invisible Glass and seems to work great on the rest of the glass. Thanks!

InsideEVs Forum · jazdean · 22 Oct 2026

Suppose I were to continue to drive my 2018 clarity PHEV locally and just stopped putting gas in the tank. Eventually, I would burn all the gas and it would run only on the battery, albeit at reduced power. With the vehicle software allow me to run it like that indefinitely? Has anybody tried this?

InsideEVs Forum · CarsonGrey · 21 Oct 2026

I've had two episodes recently where my Clarity was in Eco mode, with a full or mostly full battery and the gas engine came on inexplicably. The first time was several weeks ago. I was stopped at a light and all of a sudden the engine came on and stayed on for a mile or two after I pulled away from the light, before switching off and back into EV mode. As it should have never come out of EV mode while stopped, much less on a full charge, I had the dealer look at it and they ran a diagnostic... Read more

InsideEVs Forum · cowgomoo · 21 Oct 2026

I am considering a PHEV Clarity (recovering Prius and Leaf driver). Any thoughts on how to transport a road bike? My preferred is alway a hitch mount, but not sure that'd work on this car. Thanks

InsideEVs Forum · Dan Albrich · 9 Oct 2026

Feel free to point me at relevant threads if this has been covered. I did find some discussion, but I'm looking for the best method or work-around. Not sure correct name. Maybe called under-cover. So the Clarity, as we know, has an unreasonable low "splash guard" if that's what it's called in the front, under the car. What I mean is that parking in a normal space with one of those curb-cut things infront, causes the car to scrape if the bumper goes over it. I don't mean driving over... Read more

InsideEVs Forum · brianc35 · 9 Oct 2026

The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid starts at under $46,000 with 38 miles electric range Nissan announced prices for its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the 2026 Rogue, will start at under $46,000. 2026 Nissan Rogue... electrek.co 38 miles of pure electric range. Sounds a lot like the Clarity in many ways. It's pricey at $46k strating price. Platinum trim pushes 50k

InsideEVs Forum · jazdean · 8 Oct 2026

My 2018 Clarity PHEV is still running well at 46k miles, and the battery still charges fully to 47 miles. Kept in the garage in the seattle area and has been a wonderful vehicle for only $36k. But I'm wondering when would be the optimal time to sell and buy another PHEV. Now seems about right, but I'm having trouble finding another PHEV that has the same/better EV range and still as much comfort and interior/trunk space. Suggestions?

InsideEVs Forum · Breezy · 30 Sep 2026

Reporting the results of our first service/problem with our 2018 Clarity, 1 year old, 6.5k miles: As mentioned in thread last week, this fault popped up while driving: "Plug-in Power System Problem. Range Limited." Check engine and Power System icons were lit as well. OBDII read U0296. Dealer followed Honda instructions to replace battery charge control module, part # HP1C600-5WJ-A02, Charger, 1C999. Their notes say that after 2 test drives, error codes appeared again: Cause: WIRES BY...​ Read more

InsideEVs Forum · richardlee · 24 Sep 2026

Hello, I recently acquired a 2018 Honda Clarity, and it's relatively new. The only issue is that I can only hear the front speakers; the rear speakers are completely silent. Is this just my problem, or is there a way to fix it? Has anyone else experienced something similar? Thanks!