Honda Motor will begin sales of the Clarity PHEV, a new plug-in hybrid variant, on 20 July at dealerships in Japan.
It said it plans “to electrify two-thirds of its global automobile sales by around 2030”.
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“The Clarity PHEV is a plug-in hybrid model that combines excellent environmental performance and the appealing features of a high-class sedan model such as powerful EV driving performance, high-quality cabin space that comfortably accommodates five adult occupants and a high-capacity cargo space.”
The new version of the Clarity uses Honda’s newly developed Sport Hybrid i-MMD two motor hybrid system and it also has improved electrification component performance including an increase in battery capacity and converter output.
As a result, this new version has an EV driving range of 115km (about 72 miles).
“The significant increase in driving force used for EV driving resulted in a significant increase in the range where EV driving is sustained, including from start-up to high-speed range,” the automaker said.
The PHEV operates in three different driving modes – EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive – depending on the battery charge status and driving situation, and is able to shift seamlessly from one mode to another for more efficient operation.
The car comes standard with normal and fast charge ports and, when connected to a compatible external output device, can supply electricity to external devices.
Coinciding with the start of Clarity PHEV sales, Honda has been installing fast chargers at its Honda Cars dealership chain locations across Japan.
It is also offering buyers its original charging card service which enables owners to use approximately 20,800 chargers on the Nippon Charge Service network.
