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- Midsize cars
- MY2014–2021
Honda Clarity MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2014–2021
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Honda Clarity fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Honda Clarity for 6 model years, 2014 to 2021. Across those years its combined rating runs 42 MPG. The latest model year, 2021, has 2 configurations rated 42 MPG, 68 MPGe combined and costing $1,040 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2014 is the 2021 Plug-in Hybrid 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 42 MPG.
Honda Clarity MPG by year
| Year | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) | Hydrogen (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2021 Generation page | ||||
| 2021 | 42 | — | 68 | $1,040 |
| 2020 | 42 | — | 68 | $1,040 |
| 2019 | 42 | 114 | 68 | $810–$1,040 |
| 2018 | 42 | 114 | 68 | $810–$1,040 |
| 2017 | — | 114 | 68 | $820 |
| 2014 Generation page | ||||
| 2014 | — | — | 60 | — |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Honda Clarity generations
2 generations between 2014 and 2021. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2021 powertrain options
On electricity 110 MPGe, with 48 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsNo fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See hydrogen configurationsMore Honda models
Frequently asked questions
What is the Honda Clarity's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Honda Clarity run 42 MPG across model years 2014 to 2021. The latest year, 2021, is rated 42 MPG.
Which Honda Clarity model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 1.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2014, at 42 MPG.
How much does a Honda Clarity cost to fuel per year?
For MY2021, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,040 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,040.
Has the Honda Clarity's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 42 MPG in both 2018 and 2021.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Honda Clarity?
Yes. Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2018 to 2021 (42 MPG); Electric versions are rated from 2017 to 2019 (114 MPGe).
Which Honda Clarity model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2021. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.