Global EV Comparison: Honda Clarity Electric vs BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
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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 BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) for as low as €11200, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) was never offered for sale in Europe.
The Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is a Sedan, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) is a Hatchback.
| Property | Honda Clarity Electric | BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2019 | 2013-2017 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €11200 |
| GCC Score | 4.2 | 4.9 |
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 BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017).
| Property | Honda Clarity Electric | BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 143 km | 130 km |
| Range (GCC) | 136 km | 133 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 25.5 kWh | 21.6 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 24.2 kWh | 18.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.8 kWh/100 km | 14.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.62 km/kWh | 7.07 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.6 | 5.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 50 kW.
The BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Honda Clarity Electric | BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.4 | 3.8 |
Performance
The BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) is rear-wheel drive, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Honda Clarity Electric | BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 120 kW | 125 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 161 hp | 168 hp |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.2 s |
| Top Speed | 161 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3 | 3.2 |
Dimensions
The Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Honda Clarity Electric | BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4895 mm | 3999 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1877 mm | 2039 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1478 mm | 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2751 mm | 2570 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Honda Clarity Electric | BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 1825 kg | 1270 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 405 l | 260 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1100 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 4.2 |
