Toyota Updates the Mirai for 2026…Sort Of
We live in a world where the top priorities for car buyers and owners revolve around either sustainability or fuel efficiency. As a result, electrified vehicles like hybrids and EVs have flooded the market, though demand for the latter is cooling.
There is, however, another type of sustainable energy that’s been around for a while but isn’t as readily available to everyone: hydrogen. Only a few brands have gone deep into development, but Toyota is one of the few companies that actually sells a mass-produced hydrogen-powered car, and it’s been updated for 2026 (well, kinda).
Not A Ground-Breaking Update
The Mirai is actually somewhat of a halo model for Toyota. Ever since the model was introduced to the market, the brand has touted its benefits and the triumph of creating a mass-market product that harnesses power from hydrogen.
Interestingly, the current-generation Mirai has been around since 2020 and will continue in its current form at least until 2026. Toyota has announced that it will receive an update heading into the new year. Take note: it will only get one new feature, which is (drum roll, please) a set of new 19-inch black aluminum wheels.
In terms of the engine, the Mirai will retain the same fuel-cell electric powertrain (FCEV) that makes 182 horsepower. With the high-capacity hydrogen tanks, the Mirai has an EPA-estimated range of 402 miles. Toyota calls this engine type a “plug-less” electric vehicle because it uses an electric motor to drive the car smoothly and quietly. Still, that motor is powered by refined hydrogen that you top up at stations, rather than charge.
Admittedly, in terms of looks, the Mirai still holds its own in this day and age, largely thanks to its futuristic, sleek design.
Relevant to a Few
While it may be surprising that a set of new rims is all the Mirai gets for 2026, there’s actually a good reason for it. Hydrogen-powered vehicles are technically only able to operate properly in the sunny state of California, because it’s the only place with hydrogen fuel stations. This is actually a touchy topic for Toyota, but it is what it is. It just means that demand for the car isn’t substantial enough.
Just to give you an idea, as of September 2025, only 157 units of the Mirai have been sold. So, no, we believe that that level of demand doesn’t warrant a full model change or mid-cycle update just yet.
As for the price, Toyota’s smart to retain its 2025 pricing for the 2026 model year. It still retails for $51,795, excluding the dealer processing and handling fee of $1,195.
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