The innovative 2016 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle has officially arrived to the U.S. The first Mirai vehicle was recently delivered to the first U.S. owner in California last month. The future of driving is finally here!
Where is the 2016 Mirai Available?
Initially, the 2016 Toyota Mirai is available at eight dealerships in California, and the first batch of drivers are being chosen based on proximity to hydrogen fueling stations. Currently, there are about 50 fueling stations planned, under construction, or in operation throughout California. The first Mirai owner is an engineer, who is specializing in hydrogen fuel cells. Therefore, he has done a lot of research regarding fuel cell vehicles and understands their inner workings.
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One thousand Mirai models have been allocated for the U.S. this year, and Toyota hopes to deliver the rest of them over the next 12 months. It also hopes to deliver 3,000 Mirai sedans by the end of 2017. The starting price of the 2016 Toyota Mirai in the U.S. is $57,500, but Toyota expects most drivers will opt to lease the sedan at $499 per month with a $3,469 down payment.
How does the Fuel Cell System Work?
Fuel cell vehicles consist of innovative, new concepts that may not be clear to many of us. If you are interested in learning how the 2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell System works, check out this in-depth video:
Stay tuned for more information about the 2016 Toyota Mirai, and feel free to contact our team at Fred Anderson Toyota of Columbia with any questions.