MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 11 EPA ratings of the Mirai since 2016 it has averaged 70.6 MPGe, and the 2026 model beats the 59.6 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026.
Every Toyota Mirai version, compared
The Toyota Mirai was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel cell | 71.7 / 69.1 | 2016–2026 | $973 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mercedes-Benz 300 is rated 87 MPGe, next to 72 MPGe for the 2026 Mirai. The Mirai costs the most of them to run: $166 a year more than the Mercedes-Benz 300.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 46.8 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.080 |
| Charging per year | $955 |
| Charging over five years | $4,775 |
| Against other Fuel cell cars, 2024–2026 | −$198 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Toyota Mirai does better in town than out of it: 74 in the city against 70 on the highway, $53 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 74 MPGe | $928 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 70 MPGe | $981 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -4 MPGe (-5%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the Mirai changed over the years
The Mirai peaked in 2025 at 74 MPGe (76 city, 71 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2020 at 67 — 7 MPGe apart, or $98 a year in charging between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 72. The 2026 model loses 2 MPGe against 74 for the 2025. The biggest single-year change came in 2021: 67 to 74 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74 / 70 | 1 | $955 | |
| 2025 | 76 / 71 | 1 | $928 | |
| 2024 | 76 / 71 | 1 | $928 | |
| 2023 | 76 / 71 | 1 | $928 | |
| 2022 | 76 / 71 | 1 | $928 | |
| 2021 | 76 / 71 | 1 | $928 | |
| 2020 | 67 / 67 | 1 | $1,026 | |
| 2019 | 67 / 67 | 1 | $1,026 | |
| 2018 | 67 / 67 | 1 | $1,026 | |
| 2017 | 67 / 67 | 1 | $1,026 | |
| 2016 | 67 / 67 | 1 | $1,026 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Toyota Mirai — 1 engine across 2016–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Toyota Mirai rated at?
72 MPGe combined, 74 city and 70 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the Mirai has averaged 70.6 MPGe.
Is the 2026 Mirai more efficient than the 2025?
No: 72 against 74 MPGe combined, about $27 a year more to run.
Which Mirai year has the best efficiency?
The 2025, at 74 MPGe combined (76 city, 71 highway).
Does the Mirai get better efficiency than the Mercedes-Benz 300?
No: 72 MPGe for the 2026 Mirai against 87 for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz 300, about $166 a year more to run.
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