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Toyota once believed hydrogen cars were the future. But with sales plummeting and infrastructure crumbling, even a 70% discount might not be enough to save the Mirai.<\/p>\n

Toyota\u2019s big bet on hydrogen cars isn\u2019t going as planned. A decade ago, the carmaker thought hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) like the Mirai<\/a> would be the future of clean transportation. But today, with slow sales and a lack of infrastructure, Toyota<\/a> is rethinking its strategy\u2014and offering massive discounts to keep the dream alive.<\/p>\n

In 2024, Toyota<\/a> sold just 499 Mirais worldwide, a huge drop from the 2,737 units sold in 2023. To boost sales, the Japanese manufacturer is offering discounts of up to 70% on the Mirai. In California, the only U.S. state with enough hydrogen fueling stations to make the car practical, buyers can get a $35,000 rebate on the base XLE model (bringing the price down to $<\/span><\/span>15,190) or a $43,000 rebate on the higher\u2212end Limited trim (dropping it to $<\/span><\/span>24,115). Throw in 0% APR financing and $15,000 worth of free hydrogen fuel, and it sounds like a steal. But there\u2019s a catch: owning a Mirai is still a headache.<\/p>\n

The biggest problem is the lack of hydrogen infrastructure. As of 2024, there were only 54 hydrogen fueling stations in the entire U.S.\u201453 in California and one in Hawaii. Shell even closed all of its hydrogen stations in California, leading to a class-action lawsuit from frustrated Mirai owners. Without more stations, refueling becomes a hassle, and the Mirai\u2019s real-world range of 230\u2013270 miles (far less than the advertised 402 miles) means more frequent stops. High hydrogen prices don\u2019t help either, making the Mirai a tough sell despite the discounts.<\/p>\n

\"Toyota<\/p>\n

Toyota isn\u2019t giving up on hydrogen entirely, though. The company is shifting its focus to commercial vehicles like trucks, buses, and vans, where hydrogen\u2019s advantages\u2014quick refueling and longer ranges\u2014make more sense. In November 2023, Toyota unveiled a prototype hydrogen-electric hybrid van and is working with Isuzu Motors to mass-produce hydrogen fuel cell trucks. It\u2019s also supplying hydrogen buses to cities like Tokyo, Strasbourg, and Madrid. For passenger cars, however, the future looks uncertain. Hiroki Nakajima, Toyota\u2019s chief technology officer, admitted, \u201cI can\u2019t say for sure that it\u2019s a bright future for hydrogen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EVs) are stealing the spotlight. Advances in battery technology and fierce competition, especially from China, have driven EV prices down, making them a more practical choice for most drivers. Analysts argue that with lithium-ion batteries already cheap and effective, investing in a whole new hydrogen supply chain might not be worth it. Hyundai<\/a>, for example, reportedly loses $22,000 on every Nexo hydrogen SUV it sells, even with government subsidies.<\/p>\n

Still, Toyota believes hydrogen has long-term potential. The brand is partnering with rivals like Hyundai and BMW to share development costs and keep the technology alive. Toyota\u2019s leadership compares the current struggles to the early days of its hybrid Prius, which took a decade to gain traction. \u201cIf we give up on this technology, then we risk giving up on the future,\u201d Nakajima said.<\/p>\n

For now, though, the Mirai remains a niche product\u2014a bold experiment that hasn\u2019t quite paid off. With massive discounts, Toyota is trying to keep hydrogen cars on the road, but whether buyers will take the bait remains to be seen. What’s clear is that the future of hydrogen in passenger cars is far from certain, and Toyota\u2019s dream of a hydrogen-powered world is still a long way off.<\/p>\n

\"Toyota<\/p>\n

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