The Toyota Mirai is not a cheap economy car. Prices start at $57,500, though several tax incentives are available to knock off about $13,000 from the base price. The high price however, reflects the fact that the Mirai offers something pretty unique in the marketplace-- splitting the difference between hybrids and pure electric vehicles. While hybrids are easy to refuel, they still pollute when they burn gasoline and while electric vehicles do away with this pollution, they are time consuming to refuel, often taking a couple of hours. The Mirai on the other hand takes about five minutes to refuel, while the only waste that comes from its hydrogen drivetrain is water.
