Picking up 2020 Clarity Touring in a week

[Sam Ng]

Thanks guys for explaining the ACC and other stuff, very informative! Been few days now with the car, love it! Charged the car twice with free 240V charger (Flo and Chargepoint), about an hour each session. So far about 250kms, still more than 3/4 of a tank! According to the OD, I have about 440kms to go!

Next time when I get on the highway, will engage EV charging to see how it goes as the battery drains like no tomorrow when on the highway (guess it saves on gas until the battery runs out). The paddle braking is fun to play with, still need to measure out the distance with braking level.

I registered HondaLink through the phone, it asked first time if I wanted to use WiFi or App, I chose WiFi and it connected after I entered the VIN # to HondaLink app. One question is how do I know if the car is transmitting data through cellular network or not? I get updates every once in a while but I know for sure the car isn't connected to WiFi.

It's Friday, hope everyone enjoys the weekend!

 

[BrianRC]

The Clarity PHEV in North America supports a maximum of 32-amp 240-volt charging. That will yield a full charge in about 2.5 hours.

The factory charge cable (12-amps) can be used on 240 volts (at your own risk, obviously, but several, including myself, do it regularly.) The factory cable on 120 volts takes about 12.5 hours from empty to charge. On 240 volts, it charges in about 5.25 hours.

I have a 16-amp EVSE that I keep in my car, which can be used on 120 or 240. 8.5 hours or 4 hours to full charge, respectively.

Hi David, Can you tell me about this 16-amp EVSE that charges in 8.5 hours on 120 volts? What is the make and model? Thanks.

 

[su_A_ve]

Do not give this dealer a 10 on the Honda survey--your Clarity should have been fully charged. I hope they lowered the tire pressure from its shipping pressure to its recommended number and installed the rubber plugs underneath the car. Did you get a copy of the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) document?

This - And check for the L1 charger and tire kit are still in the trunk. I bet the PDI is empty and doesn't have the high voltage battery capacity. You will want to get this number so you can monitor it throughout the years.