Most EVs give out after 75 miles. The Toyota Mirai hydrogen-to-electricity fuel cell car is the Energizer Bunny of electrically driven cars — it’s good for as much as 300 miles. A test drive shows the Mirai is quick if not cat-quick, with room for four and luggage, and unmistakable in looks. Best of all, it will be available this year for less than $45,000, factoring in government incentives.
The Mirai runs on hydrogen that is converted to electricity, with water vapor as the only exhaust byproduct. Unlike EVs that take anywhere from 20 minutes to overnight to fully recharge, the Mirai’s two hydrogen tanks can be refueled in as little as five minutes. That’s if you can find a place to fill up. There are only a handful across the country and most are in California, so that’s where sales kick off. Once you do find a place to fill up, Toyota will pay for fuel the first three years of ownership. In the meantime, the Mirai is an intriguing and fairly polished car.
