For an automaker so dominant across multiple segments , theres a significant hole in Hondas lineup. Compared to Ford and its Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet with the Bolt and Bolt EUV, and Nissan and its Leaf, Honda notably lacks a dedicated electric vehicle for the North American market. That will soon change. Current Honda Electric Cars If you live in the U.S. and want an electric Honda, you cant have one because the automaker doesnt sell any full-electric vehicles here. If youre looking for an electrified Honda, the automakers only current offering is the Accord-sized Honda Clarity . Most examples are plug-in hybrids, featuring an electric motor and 17-kWh lithium-ion battery and a 1.5-liter gas-fed I-4. The gas engine primarily acts as a generator for the battery while the electric motor handles propulsion, but the engine can also contribute to acceleration at full throttle. With a full battery, the plug-in Clarity can travel 47 miles on electricity alone. It delivers 110 mpg-e combined running on gas and electricity, or 42 mpg combined on gas alone. The gas generator means drivers wont have to worry about the range anxiety associated with fully electric vehicles, but of course, the gas engine still emits 57 grams of CO2 per mile according to the EPA. The other alternative is the Clarity Fuel Cell . That car employs an electric motor powered by hydrogen, not a gas generator, and its only sold in select California markets with the hydrogen infrastructure to support such a vehicle. The Fuel Cell variant boasts an impressive 360-mile range on a full tank. Hydrogen can be tricky to find, though, and Honda only offers the Clarity Fuel Cell on lease; you cant buy one. That said, the zero-tailpipe-emission promise of hydrogen is enticing. The Honda EV You Cant Have Not that Honda doesnt build a dedicated EV. In the European and Japanese markets, buyers can land an adorable, beautifully executed little hatchback dubbed the Honda e . It sports a 35.5-kWh battery and a rear-mounted electric motor producing either 134 or 152 horsepower. Range numbers read 124137 miles on the WLTP combined cycle, which gives more generous ratings than the EPA. Honda says the battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent capacity in as little as 30 minutes. The Honda es range is uncompetitive for the North American market, but were more interested in the enthusiast aspect. Of course, this is no sports car, but the Honda e offers perfect 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution and a low center of gravity, all in a package 8.1 inches shorter than the now-discontinued Honda Fit. Its rad inside, too, with stylish cloth seats, a swath of real wood trim, and what seems like as much screen real estate as the new Cadillac Escalade. When we had a chance to drive the Honda e , we came away thoroughly impressed. Tight dimensions and great visibility make it a terrific city car, ride quality is plenty comfortable, and it was even pleasant on the highway. Most American-market EVs offer more in terms of range and outright performance, but it would be hard to compete with this pint-sized Honda on charm. Hondas Electric SUV Future Worry not, though, Americas electric Honda is on the way . General Motorsthe parent company behind Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMCwill be producing Honda-designed vehicles on the Ultium electric architecture set to underpin the upcoming Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV. We got more details on the deal in January of this year. Honda and GM are working on two vehicles set to start production in 2023, a mainstream Honda SUV and a more luxury-focused Acura SUV. The Honda may share styling cues with the Honda SUV e Concept , which made its debut at the 2020 Beijing Motor Show. Hondas Electric Past Not to say Honda is new to the electric car game. The automakers first shot at a battery-powered car came in the form of the EV Plus , a Japan-only early EV of which Honda built just 300 examples back in the late 1990s. Over a decade later, Honda released the Fit EV in the U.S. with 82 miles of range and 123 hp, although it was only sold in certain states with the necessary infrastructure. (Sound familiar?) More recently, Honda sold an all-electric version of the Clarity for California and Oregon, but that model was discontinued for the 2020 model year . The post Does Honda Make Electric Cars? Everything You Need to Know About Honda EVs appeared first on MotorTrend .