What home charger does the Honda Clarity EV need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | all trims | 32 A | 40 A |
The 2019 Honda Clarity EV needs no more than a 32 A charger on a 40 A breaker. Its onboard charger accepts 6.6 kW, and a 32 A unit covers that with room to spare.
Why 32 amps and not more
With 89 miles of range, the Clarity fills fast on almost anything. A 32 A unit adds 22 miles of range per hour and fills an empty battery in about 4 hours. A 24 A unit on a 30 A circuit adds 16 per hour, and anything bigger than 32 A adds nothing at all.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89 mi | 22 | 4 h | 4.9 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
Honda sold the Clarity EV in small numbers, mostly as a lease in California and Oregon, so most you will find now are used. Every trim shares the same 6.6 kW charger.
What the install involves
This is an easy install. A 32 A charger can plug into a NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 40 A breaker, or be hardwired. A NEMA 6-30 outlet on a 30 A breaker also works if you use a 24 A charger.
- 32 A charger: 40 A breaker, NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 40 A breaker, or hardwired.
- Charge port: J1772. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging.
Chargers that fit the Honda Clarity EV
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
No home unit in this list is built at exactly 32 A, so these are the smallest that cover it. The car draws only what it can take.
App scheduling and adjustable current from 16 A to 40 A.
Plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet, no hardwiring.
Rugged metal enclosure, built for outdoor use.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can a Honda Clarity EV use a NEMA 14-50 outlet?
- Yes. A 32 A plug-in charger on a 14-50 outlet with a 40 A breaker suits it well.
- How long does a Honda Clarity EV take to charge?
- About 4 hours from empty on a 32 A charger.
- Is a 120 V outlet enough for a Honda Clarity EV?
- For many owners, yes. It adds about 4.9 miles of range per hour, and the battery is small.
- Does a public Level 2 station charge a Honda Clarity EV faster?
- No. The car accepts 6.6 kW wherever it charges.
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the Honda Clarity EV, covering 1 EPA listing across 1 model year. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.