Used 2023 Toyota Mirai

The world of electric cars continues to grow, but one segment of alternative fuel vehicles is still very niche. Hydrogen fuel cell cars are only available in California, and one of your two options for the 2023 model year is the Toyota Mirai. The Mirai is an upscale midsize sedan that runs on hydrogen fuel, which has the benefit of 5-minute refueling, and the only “tailpipe” emission is water. The only other hydrogen fuel cell vehicle on the market is the Hyundai Nexo SUV.

The Toyota Mirai drives like an electric car because that’s technically what it is. Although the fuel source is hydrogen rather than a big battery pack, the Mirai is powered by an electric motor mounted at the rear wheels.

This is a pretty big car to be making less than 200 horsepower, but we’re content with the quick acceleration from the electric motor. The power comes on nice and smooth, but the Mirai doesn’t offer the same excitement as the average battery-powered EV in this price range.

The Toyota Mirai is ultimately an alternative fuel car that prioritizes comfort over performance, and it excels in the comfort category. We love the smooth power delivery and the comfortable, quiet ride.

Although it’s a Toyota, a Lexus badge wouldn’t be out of place on the steering wheel of the Mirai. This interior feels like it belongs in a luxury car, which helps justify the Mirai’s price tag. SoftTex faux leather seats come standard, and on the tech front, you get an 8-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.

The front seats have plenty of room, but the Toyota Mirai has a deceptively small interior for its size. That’s because of the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain packaging, which requires big fuel tanks. That means the trunk is small, rear legroom is just okay, and the back seats can’t fold down for extra cargo space. This is the price you pay for a maximum range of over 400 miles between fill-ups.

The name “Mirai” comes from the Japanese word for “future,” and that’s the vibe we get from the exterior design of this hydrogen fuel cell sedan. The design simultaneously looks subtle and futuristic, and we love the liftback design and sharp light signature.

In terms of size, the Mirai has dimensions almost identical to the Lexus ES.

Hydrogen fuel cell powertrain
The Toyota Mirai is one of the few hydrogen fuel cell cars on the market. Its only tailpipe emission is water.

Lexus-like luxury
If the Mirai seems expensive for a Toyota sedan, getting in the driver’s seat may change your mind. The Mirai is a premium sedan with interior quality on par with Lexus.

Up to 402-mile range
The Mirai XLE achieves an impressive range of up to 402 miles between fill-ups, which is a better range than the average EV.

5-minute refuel time
Unlike a typical EV that takes hours to charge, refueling the Mirai is about as fast as refueling a gas-powered car.

Toyota Audio Multimedia
The standard infotainment system in the Mirai has a 12.3-inch screen, navigation, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a JBL 14-speaker premium audio system.

$15K in complimentary fuel
Toyota offers $15,000 in complimentary hydrogen fuel for up to three years for new Mirai leases or up to six years for new Mirai purchases.

The Toyota Mirai has a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. It’s technically an electric vehicle (EV), but the fuel source is compressed hydrogen gas, so it has the benefit of quick refueling with no plugging in required.

Every Mirai is rear-wheel drive (RWD); all-wheel drive (AWD) is not available.

Electric motor, fuel cell, lithium-ion battery
182 horsepower
300 lb-ft of torque
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 76/71 MPGe (XLE), 67/64 MPGe (Limited)
Range: 402 miles (XLE), 357 miles (Limited)

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

The Toyota Mirai is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Additionally, it comes with an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on key fuel cell components and a 10-year/150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty. You also get enhanced ToyotaCare complimentary maintenance for three years or 35,000 miles, whichever comes first.