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It’s a very underrated car. My parents have one. Somewhat ugly but it was about $20k after NY incentives and federal tax credit for a brand new car. I’ve driven it a few times and it’s perfect for commuting. Trips are nice too with the adaptive cruise control and it will do 40+ miles on electric only.2020 Honda Clarity PHEV, my first EV of any kind.
Bought it mainly to experience what charging/re-charging is like. My apartment complex has reserved charging spots ($75/mo.) but the electricity is "free." That's probably too much to pay but its nice knowing that spot will always be open and available (not this photographed spot).
Overall its a very refined vehicle driving on electrons - of course because it's a Honda! However, when that tiny 1.5L four-banger engine fires up it intrudes. That's because it runs as if on a CV tranny with a fixed, high RPM racket as it churns its own generator to feed the larger electric motor.
Can't complain about the fact that after 2,500 miles of all short distance city driving it's averaging 65 mpg. And its always a hoot on those once a month trips to gas station to fill-up the meager 7-gal fuel tank.
(yes, I park closer to the charge station ever since this very first time) Lol
They did in my case. Before Rivian I would never even consider a truck.I’m not seeing many trucks? Has Rivian found an untapped market?
I agree 100%. Got mine here in CA few months ago. Honda is discontinuing Clarity so you can walk into a dealership and they will deduct between $8 - $10 thousand dollars right off MSRP. So this top-line Touring (heated leather, upgraded audio) cost me $28K. Similarly, the CA rebate and Fed tax credit makes it around $20 grand give or take. How the hell can you beat that for a roomy 5-passenger sedan that drives with Acura refinement, is library silent when that 4-banger isnt running and qualifies for single (driver only) occupancy of HOV lanes. Civics and Accords cost more and offer much less tech.It’s a very underrated car. My parents have one. Somewhat ugly but it was about $20k after NY incentives and federal tax credit for a brand new car. I’ve driven it a few times and it’s perfect for commuting. Trips are nice too with the adaptive cruise control and it will do 40+ miles on electric only.
I tend to go through phases where I want a truck and then a car and then another truck ? .I’m not seeing many trucks? Has Rivian found an untapped market?
Have wanted a truck for twenty years. Rivian finally made one my wife and I can justify.I’m not seeing many trucks? Has Rivian found an untapped market?
Likewise. They are super functional for my hobbies, but I don't think I could get over the fuel economy drawbacks. With an EV, I finally don't have to make that trade-off.They did in my case. Before Rivian I would never even consider a truck.
Great pictrue!The fleet. Grand Cherokee has been a great daily driver, but will be replaced by R1S.
Thanks! Actually took that one to tweet at Rivian.Great pictrue!