Toyota Mirai's Real-World Testing Begins In India: A Leap Towards Hydrogen Mobility

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has handed over its second-generation hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, the Toyota Mirai, to the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) for real-world performance evaluation under Indian conditions. This marks a significant step in introducing hydrogen-powered mobility to India's roads.

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The Mirai, one of the world's most advanced zero-emission vehicles, generates electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapor. With a driving range of approximately 650 km and a refueling time of under five minutes, it offers a practical alternative to conventional fuels and battery EVs.

The evaluation will cover fuel efficiency, range, drivability, and adaptability to India's diverse terrains and climatic conditions. Insights from this study will help shape India's clean mobility roadmap and accelerate the adoption of hydrogen as a mainstream energy source.

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This initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between TKM and NISE under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, reinforcing India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and long-term carbon-neutrality goals.

"The real-world testing of the Toyota Mirai under India's diverse conditions will generate critical insights into hydrogen's potential as a mainstream mobility solution," said Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer, TKM.