Can I Charge My Honda Clarity in the Rain?

Electric vehicles like the Honda Clarity represent a crossroads in automotive technology. They replace part or all of the traditional internal combustion engines with clean electrical power provided by the battery. As this battery is depleted, it must be filled back up through plug-in charging. As with any other electric appliance, many owners find themselves worrying about their safety and their vehicles if they attempt this charging in the rain. After all, everybody knows electricity and water don't interact kindly with each other.