Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD vs Honda Clarity Electric

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) for as low as , while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is a SUV, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is a Sedan.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Honda Clarity Electric
Years of Production 2021-2025 2017-2019
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China, Germany, USA Japan
Body Style SUV Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price Europe (New) €44990 - Price Europe (New)
GCC Score 6.7 4.2

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019).

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Honda Clarity Electric
Range (EPA) 393 km 143 km
Range (WLTP) 455 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 382 km 136 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 60 kWh 25.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 57.5 kWh 24.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.1 kWh/100 km 17.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.64 km/kWh 5.62 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.6 4.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Honda Clarity Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.3 3.4

Performance

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is rear-wheel drive, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Honda Clarity Electric
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 120 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 161 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 300 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.9 s 9.6 s
Top Speed 217 km/h 161 km/h
Performance Score 4.8 3

Dimensions

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Honda Clarity Electric
Length 4751 mm 4895 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2129 mm 1877 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1921 mm - Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height 1624 mm 1478 mm
Wheelbase 2890 mm 2751 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025), but the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Honda Clarity Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1992 kg 1825 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 854 l 405 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2041 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 117 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 4.9
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