2021 Toyota Mirai -- The hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Mirai got a major redesign for 2021 which turned it into a premium sedan. It’s also switched from FWD to RWD making it unexpectedly sporty. The Mirai has a maximum range of 402 miles, which beats the Clarity Fuel Cell’s range of 360 miles. The Mirai is only available in California, but unlike the Clarity Fuel Cell, you can buy a Mirai rather than being lease-only. With a lower starting price, longer range, and the option to buy it rather than just lease, the Mirai is an overall better fuel cell vehicle than the Clarity Fuel Cell.
2021 Hyundai Nexo -- The Hyundai Nexo is the only hydrogen fuel cell SUV on the market and boasts a 380-mile. It’s practical for everyday driving, as long as the fuel cell life fits your lifestyle. It also has the distinction of doubling as a generator that can power household items which could prove useful in an emergency. Pricing of the Nexo is very similar to the Clarity Fuel Cell.
2021 Toyota Prius Prime -- The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid hatchback has a nice list of standard features and a smooth, composed ride. Its all-electric range of 25 miles might not sound very impressive, but it’s actually more efficient than the Clarity with a 133 MPGe rating and a 640-mile total range.
2021 Honda Accord Hybrid -- The midsize Honda Accord Hybrid sedan is a conventional hybrid that cannot run on electricity alone, but according to EPA estimates, the annual fuel costs of the Accord Hybrid and Clarity PHEV are almost identical. That’s because the Accord Hybrid is more efficient than a Clarity with a dead battery. The Accord Hybrid is also more affordable than the Clarity by a considerable margin.
2021 Tesla Model 3 -- The lower-end models of the Tesla Model 3 are priced similarly to the Clarity PHEV Touring model. The Model 3 is one of the best EVs on the market with engaging performance, tons of high-tech features, and an unbelievable range of up to 353 miles.
Used Chevrolet Volt -- The Chevy Volt was the first mass-market plug-in hybrid car, but was discontinued after two generations. A used second-generation Volt presents an excellent hybrid value with a 53-mile all-electric range and a gas engine as backup to eliminate range anxiety.
Used Tesla Model S -- The flagship Tesla sedan is getting pretty abundant on the used market, especially if you live in an area where EVs are popular. Get the performance, technology, and excellent range that the Tesla brand has built a reputation for without breaking the bank.