@insightman -
Question 1:
It has been a while since I did this, but I just looked at the AP200 manual, and it is pretty straight-forward. Here is the manual:
https://www.autel.com/u/cms/www/201910/30032935vzl0.pdf
There is a "Getting Started" section beginning on Page 6.
As you go through this procedure (Steps 1-7), please note if anything seem to deviate from this procedure, and let us know. I don't recall any specific deviations, but as I say, it has been a while...
Now, at that point, if you go to the diagnostics screen, this is where the available vehicles will appear.
You add to this list by using the "+" button, and browsing to the desired manufacturer.
Note - There are two diagnostics functions that are
always free, and do not count as your first free manufacturer. These are called "Eobd" and "Demo". You will have an option to "Download" each of these and they will download and then install.
Use the "+" to navigate to Honda and download / install it... I think it will automatically install another App called "Diag-Asia" which is also required for Honda.
You should get to the point where you have 3 items in the diagnostics list ("Eobd", "Demo", and "Honda").
Since you "Registered", and the App knows your serial number (by binding with the device), it is aware of your single free manufacturer. It will be applied to whichever one you downloaded (in this case Honda). You will have a confirmation of this because each of the three diagnostic items shows an Expiration Date... These three should have a little infinity symbol indicating they never expire. You should see version 2.01 for Honda (this is pre-beta... I see 2.01.54 on mine)
Question 2:
Yes, the always free EOBD and Demo diagnostics can pull codes from any vehicle. I think these are the generic non-vehicle specific OBD2 functions like oxygen sensors, etc. that all vehicles are required to have. You will not get specialized data, but just the required emissions stuff that all manufacturers must deliver. I think it will report check-engine codes (and maybe allow clearing them).
Question 3:
I am a little hesitant to initiate something that may bother Autel...
They were very cooperative in delivering this beta code that I verified for them, and they were very clear (although non-committal as to a
specific date) that they would incorporate this into the next major release. They are bundling this along with a lot of other 'fixes' that relate to other Honda models (and still require testing before release). All they would say right now is 1Q 2021. I would plan to wait until maybe early April (end of 1Q) and then bug them again if a release has not come out. I don't want to get them annoyed at me !
Question 4:
I don't know about other vehicles. If I had to venture a guess, I would think that the longer a vehicle has been out, the better chance there is for full featured support. Also, the more popular vehicles should have a better chance. For instance, a Volt would likely have good support at this point. Autel can only provide what the manufacturer makes available of course. I suspect most any EV would somehow monitor battery capacity, but its possible that the exact parameter is quite different than the Clarity's Amp-Hour rating.
Here is thought... Set up your AP200 with Honda as your free manufacturer. Purchase the other manufacturer and try it (good for a year). If it gives you what you want, then purchase another AP200 and set it up with that vehicle as the free one... Then just don't renew the 2nd vehicle on the 1st AP200 ! You will then go forward with two AP200's, each with free lifetime subscriptions...