Honda Clarity Electric vs Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1

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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 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) for as low as €16700, 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 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is a Liftback.

Property Honda Clarity Electric Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Years of Production 2017-2019 2016-2019
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan South Korea
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €16700
GCC Score 4.3 4.8

Range and Efficiency

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019).

Property Honda Clarity Electric Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Range (EPA) 143 km 200 km
Range (GCC) 136 km 200 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 25.5 kWh 30.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 24.2 kWh 28 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.8 kWh/100 km 14 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.62 km/kWh 7.14 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.7 6.2

Charging

Property Honda Clarity Electric Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 69 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.4 3.5

Performance

Property Honda Clarity Electric Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 120 kW 88 kW
Motor Power (hp) 161 hp 118 hp
Motor Torque 300 Nm 295 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.6 s 9.9 s
Top Speed 161 km/h 165 km/h
Performance Score 3.1 2.9

Dimensions

Property Honda Clarity Electric Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Length 4895 mm 4470 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1877 mm 2045 mm
Height 1478 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase 2751 mm 2700 mm

Cargo and Towing

Property Honda Clarity Electric Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1825 kg 1495 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 405 l 350 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1410 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.9 4.2
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