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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) for as low as , while the Honda Fit EV (2013-2015) begins at $4100.
The Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is a Sedan, whereas the Honda Fit EV (2013-2015) is a Hatchback.
Property
Honda Clarity Electric
Honda Fit EV Gen 1
Years of Production
2017-2019 Years of Production
2013-2015 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Japan Country of Manufacture
USA Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Market Availability
USA Market Availability
USA Market Availability
Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
$4100 Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
4.2 GCC Score
4 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Honda Fit EV (2013-2015).
Property
Honda Clarity Electric
Honda Fit EV Gen 1
Range (EPA)
89 mi Range (EPA)
82 mi Range (EPA)
Range (GCC)
85 mi Range (GCC)
78 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
25.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
20 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
24.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
19 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
28.5 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
24.4 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.51 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
4.11 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
4.7 Range and Efficiency Score
5.4 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Honda Fit EV (2013-2015) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) can charge at up to 50 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 6.6 kW.
Property
Honda Clarity Electric
Honda Fit EV Gen 1
Max Charging Power (AC)
6.6 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
6.6 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
50 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
- Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
Type 1 (J1772) Charge Port
Charging Score
3.4 Charging Score
2.7 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Although the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) has more power, the Honda Fit EV (2013-2015) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
Property
Honda Clarity Electric
Honda Fit EV Gen 1
Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
120 kW Motor Power (kW)
92 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
161 hp Motor Power (hp)
123 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
221 lb-ft Motor Torque
189 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
9 s 0-60 mph
8.1 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
100 mph Top Speed
90 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
3 Performance Score
2.7 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Honda Clarity Electric
Honda Fit EV Gen 1
Length
192.7 in Length
161.6 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
73.9 in Width (with Mirrors)
66.7 in Width (with Mirrors)
Height
58.2 in Height
60 in Height
Wheelbase
108.3 in Wheelbase
98.4 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.