If you can qualify for the $7500 electric-vehicle tax credit, the RAV4 Prime is a no-brainer, as the government's financial incentive lowers its price substantially-and you get a RAV4 with more power and significant electric-only driving range. The RAV4 Prime is the most powerful RAV4 offered with a total of 302 horsepower between its gas engine and electric motors it also offers a claimed 42 miles of electric-only driving per charge. The standard RAV4 Hybrid receives a new mid-range XLE Premium trim for 2021, but the big news this year is the introduction of the plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime models. These electrified Toyotas aren't alone in the segment-hybrid versions of the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape, and the Mitsubishi Outlander are also available-but they are well-equipped to compete for your hard-earned dollar. Based on the regular nonhybrid RAV4 (reviewed separately), the RAV4 Hybrid and Prime offer similar practicality and features with much better fuel efficiency and, in the case of the Prime, respectable electric-only driving range, which earned it an Editors' Choice award. The Japanese automaker has applied the lessons learned from its Prius hybrid to its entry in the far trendier compact-SUV class. With a comparatively long all-electric driving range and a roomy, family friendly interior, the plug-in hybrid is a great choice for people who want to drive greener but aren’t ready to make the jump to a battery-electric car.Full-electric and hybrid powertrains continue to spread rapidly throughout the automotive industry, so it's no surprise that hybrid-car specialist Toyota offers a RAV4 Hybrid and plug-in hybrid RAV4 called the Prime. The Clarity is an impressive performer among eco cars, so much so that we named the 2019 model our Eco-Friendly Car of the Year.
What Features in the 2021 Honda Clarity Are Most Important?
There are no significant changes this year. It can travel up to 47 miles on electric power alone, according to EPA estimates, and its total estimated driving range is 340 miles. Its plug-in hybrid drivetrain features a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric drive motor, and total system output is 212 horsepower. The Honda Clarity is a front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan with seating for five.
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