Regular maintenance is critical to getting the most out of your investment with any vehicle. If you’re doing what you need to keep your engine running long-term, your gas-powered car could easily make 100,000 miles or more. EVs can have a similar lifespan, though, being the newer technology, there are still big problems with electric cars that still haven’t been solved. What about the hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Mirai?
Toyota recommends you stop by the service center of your local dealership every 5,000 miles, despite there being no fluids to change like oil. Instead, maintenance technicians will carefully review all the hydrogen system components to verify everything is in working order. Fortunately, Mirai owners receive an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty on critical cell components to combat any uncertainty. In addition, after several years, when your fuel cells begin to die, Toyota will take them back and recycle them for use elsewhere.
