I own the 2018 Clarity PHEV
I own the 2018 Clarity PHEV and the primary issue is Honda lied about the gas mileage and their only response has been wait for warmer weather. Honda performed a software update which now only gives 30 MPG on gas. I've yet to see the 47 EV range. Never happened in 16 months. Average is closer to 40 EV. So on a 7 gallon tank, my effective range is only 240 miles at the most...not anywhere near what was told in the marketing.
The marketing and ratings are very misleading and since California has the best EV programs its probably the only state that had significant sales. I believe Honda is in same position as Tesla with a potential class action suit for its misleading data on gas mileage and EV range. Why create more members for the suit.
I also agree with Bryan that EV rates can cost more than fuel. Since my EV range averages 40 if i have to pay more than $10 for a charging session that is nearly triple what i would pay at the pump for equivalent HV miles.
Whenever car companies reduce sales opportunities its all about the loss of potential income or to mitigate future liabilities so cut the losses early.