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This 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring was brought to us by its current owner. This is the perfect vehicle for commuting or every day driving, that has a 17 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers an EPA-rated 48 miles of pure electric driving—among the longest in the midsize plug-in hybrid class at the time. You save $3,500 in fuel costs over 5 years compared to the average new vehicle.  Once the battery is depleted, the vehicle operates as a highly efficient gasoline hybrid rated at 42 MPG combined. Total driving range on a full charge and full tank is approximately 340 miles. Finished in Modern Steel Metallic with black leather interior. The TOURING model is the top-of-the-line trim level in the lineup giving you all of the best features. With a window sticker of $37,495, this one has it all.

The Carfax shows four owners; however, the third and fourth entries represent the same household (the previous owner added his wife to the title). It is therefore a true three-owner vehicle. A minor sideswipe in a parking lot occurred in 2022; the repair was completed by a local shop, and all receipts will transfer with the car. The current owner is consigning the Clarity after purchasing a Toyota RAV4 for easier entry and exit as they age. The car has been locally owned and maintained throughout its life. Don’t miss out- very few Clarity Tourings are available on the Central Coast. With rising gas prices, your wallet will thank you!

Essentials

• Year / Model / Trim: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
• Mileage: 62,000
• Exterior / Interior: Modern Steel Metallic / Black leather
• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive, 1.5L Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder + electric motor (212 combined horsepower), e-CVT
• Electric Range: 48 miles (EPA)
• Fuel Economy: 110 MPGe combined / 42 MPG gasoline-only
• Ownership History: True three-owner vehicle (Carfax shows four due to title addition of spouse); clean title
• Accident History: Minor parking-lot sideswipe in 2022 – professionally repaired with receipts included
• Service History: 14 service records
• Key Touring Features: Leather-trimmed seats, navigation, heated front seats, power passenger seat, Honda Sensing suite, LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels

NHTSA Safety Ratings

The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid was not fully crash-tested by NHTSA under the NCAP program, so official star ratings are listed as “Not Rated” on the original window sticker for overall, frontal, side, and rollover categories.

Honda equipped every Clarity with a comprehensive passive and active safety suite that includes:

• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
• Driver’s and front passenger’s dual-stage airbags, driver’s knee airbag, side curtain airbags, and side airbags
• Honda Sensing suite: Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, and Forward Collision Warning
• Vehicle Stability Assist, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and a multi-angle rearview camera

These systems were among the more advanced available in the midsize plug-in hybrid segment at the time.

Generation History

The Clarity nameplate began as a fuel-cell concept and limited-production vehicle. For the 2018 model year Honda expanded the lineup into three distinct electrified variants sharing the same midsize sedan body: the all-electric Clarity Electric, the hydrogen Fuel Cell, and the Plug-In Hybrid that became the volume seller. The Plug-In Hybrid was produced from late 2017 through 2021 (model years 2018–2021) at Honda’s Sayama plant in Japan. It was designed to deliver meaningful electric-only range for daily commuting while retaining a gasoline engine for longer trips, positioning it as a practical bridge vehicle during the early mainstream adoption of plug-in technology. Production ended after 2021 as Honda shifted focus toward its broader electrification strategy and closed the Sayama facility.

Fuel Economy, Horsepower & Torque

Under the hood is Honda’s two-motor hybrid system pairing a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine (103 hp / 99 lb-ft) with a powerful electric motor (181 hp / 232 lb-ft). Combined system output is 212 horsepower. A 17 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an EPA-rated 48 miles of pure electric driving—among the longest in the midsize plug-in hybrid class at the time. Once the battery is depleted, the vehicle operates as a highly efficient gasoline hybrid rated at 42 MPG combined. Total driving range on a full charge and full tank is approximately 340 miles.

Charging times are approximately 2.5 hours on a 240-volt Level 2 charger or roughly 12 hours on a standard 120-volt household outlet. The original window sticker lists an annual fuel cost estimate of only $650 and projects $3,500 in fuel savings over five years compared with the average new vehicle of the era.

Competitive Positioning

In 2018 the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid competed primarily against the Chevrolet Volt, Toyota Prius Prime, Ford Fusion Energi, and Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In. It distinguished itself with a longer electric-only range than most rivals, a more conventional and spacious midsize sedan package, and Honda’s reputation for refinement and residual value. Unlike the Volt (which was being phased out) or the more polarizing Prius Prime, the Clarity offered a driving experience closer to a traditional Honda Accord while still delivering class-leading efficiency. For buyers who wanted daily electric commuting without range anxiety on longer trips, the Clarity remains one of the more practical and livable choices from that generation of plug-in hybrids.

What the Experts Had to Say

Car and Driver noted the Clarity’s impressive real-world electric range and described it as “the most ordinary of the three Clarity models, but still no Accord,” praising its efficiency while observing that the heavy battery pack affects handling. They recorded a 0–60 mph time of 7.7 seconds with a full charge.

Kelley Blue Book named the 2018 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid a Best Buy in the Electric/Hybrid category, highlighting that it is “as easy to drive and live with as an Accord” and packs “stellar efficiency, features and value.”

Edmunds owners and reviewers consistently praised the real-world fuel economy, quiet electric operation, and comprehensive Honda Sensing suite, with many reporting average economy well above the EPA figures when regularly charged.

Touring Trim Advantages

The Touring sits at the top of the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid lineup and adds meaningful equipment over the base model. Standard Touring features include leather-trimmed seating surfaces, a navigation system, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar, a 4-way power passenger seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an 8-speaker audio system, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The original window sticker confirms these items were included at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $36,600 plus $895 destination, for a total of $37,495.

This 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring offers a rare combination of low operating costs, strong electric range for daily driving, and the flexibility of a gasoline engine for longer trips. With 62,000 miles, a clean title, documented minor cosmetic repair, and a solid service history, it represents a practical and efficient choice for a buyer seeking a well-optioned plug-in hybrid sedan. We invite you to schedule a test drive and experience the quiet electric operation and refined Honda manners firsthand.

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