14:58 25-12-2025

Toyota Mirai owners sue over scarce hydrogen stations

In the United States, owners of the Toyota Mirai have filed a class-action lawsuit against the automaker, arguing the car cannot be used as intended. According to CBS News, the grievances center on the lack of a robust hydrogen refueling network and on dealer assurances that, they say, misled buyers.

The Mirai runs on fuel cells and depends on hydrogen stations. By 2024, the U.S. had just 54 such locations, almost all clustered in California. Beyond that state the sedan is practically unusable, and some stations are frequently out of service. The filing claims dealers overstated the Mirai’s everyday practicality and promised a swift buildout of refueling sites. As a result, some owners found themselves unable to make it home for lack of fuel.

The thin infrastructure has also hammered resale values. In 2024, used prices fell so sharply that owners cannot sell without taking significant financial losses.

Meanwhile, as the charging network for battery-electric cars expands at speed, hydrogen-powered models are losing relevance. Experts point out that in real-world urban use, EVs have proved markedly more practical than fuel-cell vehicles. The pattern is familiar: convenience and availability tend to shape adoption, and the Mirai’s trajectory illustrates how promising technology struggles when the infrastructure lags.