Which hydrogen cars are for sale? The Toyota Mirai sedan, the Hyundai Nexo SUV and the Honda CR-V e:FCEV plug-in fuel cell SUV (lease only). All three are sold only where there are stations, which means California. Sales are small: Toyota sold about 210 Mirais in the U.S. in 2025. The cars themselves are quiet, quick to refuel and well made. The limiting factor is fuel: 37 open stations in California and hydrogen at $30 to $36 per kilogram.
The three models
| Toyota Mirai | Hyundai Nexo | Honda CR-V e:FCEV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear-drive sedan | Front-drive SUV (second generation for 2026) | SUV, plug-in fuel cell |
| Price | From $51,795 (2026) | Expected mid-$50,000s to low $60,000s | Lease only, around $459/month at launch |
| Hydrogen tank | 5.6 kg | About 6.3 kg | 4.3 kg |
| EPA range | Up to 402 miles | Up to about 380 miles (first generation) | 270 miles total, about 29 on battery alone |
| Included fuel | $15,000, up to 6 years (purchase) or 3 (lease) | Similar $15,000 card historically | $15,000 over a 3-year lease |
| Sold in | California, Hawaii | California | California |
Prices and terms from manufacturer announcements; check the manufacturer's site for the current offer before you shop. Nexo details for the 2026 model were still being finalized at our review date.
The Honda is the interesting one. It has a 17.7 kWh battery you can charge at home, good for about 29 miles. For a driver with a short commute, most weekday miles can be electric and the hydrogen tank becomes the long-trip fuel. It is the only fuel cell car that keeps working as a car when stations are down.
What the included fuel really covers
The $15,000 fuel card is the headline incentive, and at 2021 prices it would have covered about five years of driving. At $36 per kilogram it buys roughly 417 kg, enough for 21,000 to 25,000 miles. A 12,000-mile-a-year driver uses it up in about two years. After that, fuel costs about $6,500 to $7,900 a year at current prices. See the fuel cost guide for the arithmetic, or run your own numbers in the calculator.
Buying a used hydrogen car
Used Mirais are some of the cheapest late-model cars on the market. Two- and three-year-old examples commonly list between $8,000 and $18,000, a drop of 60 percent or more from sticker. That price reflects the running costs, not a defect in the car. Before buying one:
- Check stations first, car second. Find the stations within a comfortable drive of home and work on the California metro pages, then look at their live status for a week. If you have one station nearby and it is often down, the car will sit.
- Assume no fuel card. The complimentary fuel generally belongs to the original owner. Ask the seller in writing whether any balance transfers.
- Budget for full-price fuel from day one: roughly 55 to 65 cents a mile.
- Ask about fuel cell service. The Mirai's maintenance schedule includes periodic fuel cell coolant and ion filter service that costs more than an oil change. Hydrogen tanks also carry an expiry date, typically 15 years from manufacture.
- Know about the litigation. Mirai owners in California have filed class action lawsuits against Toyota alleging the fueling network was misrepresented. The cases were pending at our review date; they tell you how seriously some owners have been affected by station closures.
- Don't buy one outside California. There is one public station in the other 49 states.
Who a hydrogen car suits
Someone who lives and works near two or more reliable stations, ideally from different operators; drives enough that five-minute refueling matters; can't charge an EV at home; and is leasing with a fuel card, so the fuel price and resale risk sit with the manufacturer. If that is not you, a battery EV or a hybrid will cost far less to run. Our hydrogen vs electric comparison goes through it.
Discontinued models you will see used
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell (2017 to 2021, lease only) and the first-generation Toyota Mirai (2016 to 2020, 312-mile range) both still appear in listings. They use the same H70 stations. The first-generation Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell (2014 to 2018) is rare. All the cautions above apply, with older tanks and shorter remaining warranty.
FAQ
What hydrogen cars are available in the US?
The Toyota Mirai sedan, the Hyundai Nexo SUV and the Honda CR-V e:FCEV plug-in fuel cell SUV. All are sold or leased only in California, and the Mirai also in Hawaii.
Why are used Toyota Mirais so cheap?
Because running costs are high and the fueling network is small. Hydrogen costs about $30 to $36 per kg, the complimentary fuel card usually does not transfer to a second owner, and station outages have made some cars hard to use.
Can I buy a hydrogen car outside California?
Manufacturers only sell them where stations exist. A used one can be shipped anywhere, but outside California and Honolulu there is no public station to refuel it.
How far can a hydrogen car go?
The Toyota Mirai is EPA-rated at up to 402 miles, the first-generation Hyundai Nexo up to 380 miles, and the Honda CR-V e:FCEV 270 miles in total, including about 29 on its plug-in battery. Real-world range is typically 20 to 30 percent lower.
How long does the free hydrogen fuel last?
A $15,000 fuel card buys about 417 kg at $36 per kg, enough for roughly 21,000 to 25,000 miles. At 12,000 miles a year that is about two years.