TheToyota Mirai is a hydrogenFuel cell vehicle (FCV) made byToyota. It is the first mass-produced FCV. The car was introduced in 2014, and it uses hydrogen to produce electricity for its motor. The Mirai is one of Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and It has been sold in various countries, including the United States, Japan, and parts of Europe.
Toyota Mirai | |
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Manufacturer | Toyota |
Production | December 2014 – present |
Assembly | Japan:Toyota City, Aichi (Motomachi plant)[1][2] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-sizeluxury car/Executive car (E)[3] |
Body style | 4-doorsedan |
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First generation | |
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Overview | |
Production | December 2014 – 2020 |
Model years | 2015–2020 |
Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 4JMFuel cell-powered 113 kW (152 hp) 335 N⋅m (247 lbf⋅ft) |
Transmission | 1-speed |
Battery | 1.6kWhNickel-metal hydride |
Range | 502 km (312 mi) (EPA) 122 liters (2 x hydrogen tanks) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,780 mm (109.4 in) |
Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
Width | 1,815 mm (71.5 in) |
Height | 1,535 mm (60.4 in) |
Curb weight | 1,850 kg (4,078.6 lb) |
The first generation of the Toyota Mirai was produced from December 2014 to 2020. The first generation of the Mirai was produced from December 2014 to 2020 and was one of the first commercial vehicles to use Toyota's fuel cell technology.[4][5][6][7][8] The car was built to be efficient, with a range of up to 312 miles (502 km) on a full tank of hydrogen. It used a front-wheel-drive layout and had a 113 kW electric motor powered by hydrogen. The first generation of the Mirai was sold in several markets, including the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Second generation | |
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Overview | |
Production | December 2020 – present |
Model years | 2021–present |
Body and chassis | |
Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive[11] |
Platform | TNGA:GA-L[9] |
Related | Toyota Crown (S230)[10] |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 4JMfuel cell-powered 182 hp (136 kW; 185 PS), 300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) |
Transmission | 1-speed |
Battery | 1.2kWhlithium-ion |
Range | 647 km (402 mi) (EPA)141 liters (3 x hydrogen tanks) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (115.0 in)[11] |
Length | 4,975 mm (195.9 in)[11] |
Width | 1,885 mm (74.2 in)[11] |
Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in)[11] |
Curb weight | 1,920–1,950 kg (4,230–4,300 lb) |
The second generation of the Toyota Mirai was introduced in December 2020 and is built on a new platform with rear-wheel drive. This generation offers improved fuel efficiency and a longer driving range, reaching up to 402 miles (647 km) on a full tank of hydrogen It also includes new features such as Toyota's 'Teammate' driver assistance system, which provides driving and parking support. The second generation is also equipped with a new infotainment system introduced in 2023.