Toyota Mirai sets new world record, covering over 1,000 km with just one tank

Toyota recently tested the limits the Toyota Mirai - its second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The new FCEV recently achieved 1,003 km with a single fill, thus setting a new world record. 

The second-generation Mirai offers a longer 650 km range compared to the first-generation model, which offered a 502 km range. This is made possible with more efficient fuel cell system, improved aerodynamics and a higher hydrogen storage capacity.

In challenging the furthest possible distance, the journey began from the Hysetco hydrogen station in Orly, Poland on 26-May with a single fill. Filled with green hydrogen (hydrogen generated using renewable energy), the Mirai travelled an impressive 1,003 km with an average fuel consumption of 0.55 kg/100 km.

Toyota walked down the path of electrification to create a better future for everyone: beyond emissions, beyond restrictions, beyond expectations, and beyond barriers.

Hydrogen provides zero emissions electric mobility, which isn’t limited to road transport, but also extends to trains, boats and aircrafts, and to generate energy for industries and households.

The Mirai, as a car of the future, is able to provide comfort, safety, extra miles and effortless recharging while really emphasizing on the benefits of zero emission electric mobility.

Energy Observer, a partner of Toyota, is the first boat equipped with a Toyota fuel cell. Victorien Erussard, the founder and captain of Energy Observer was among one of the four drivers that accomplished the record attempt.

Erussard also expressed his delight to be a part of the 1,000 km challenge and put forth that hydrogen mobility is no longer a thing of the future and nothing is impossible as proven by the zero-emission adventure that he embarked on.

Frank Marotte, CEO of Toyota France said, “It is by strong partnerships that we will be able to contribute to a better and more environmentally-friendly society. With Toyota’s ambition to go ‘Beyond Zero’ in mind: take a seat for the future.”