Toyota confirms Mirai eligible for OLEV grant

Toyota has confirmed that its hydrogen fuel cell Mirai qualifies for a £5,000 grant towards its purchase price from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles.

The Mirai will start at £61,000 in the UK, joining the Hyundai ix35 as one of the first publicly available fuel cell vehicles in the country.

The Mirai is hoping to boost uptake of hydrogen vehicles in the UK and support the expansion of the country’s refuelling infrastructure.

Transport Minister Andrew Jones said: "The first hydrogen-fuelled electric car eligible for the plug-in car grant is a milestone as industry develops low emission technology at pace. The government stands with them all the way, investing £500 million in electric vehicles over the next five years to position the UK as a world leader. I look forward to seeing this exciting car on our roads, adding to the wide choice of green vehicles available to British drivers."

Paul Van der Burgh, president and managing director of Toyota GB, said: "We believe that with Mirai and our fuel cell technology we are taking important first steps in helping create a future low emissions, hydrogen society. Toyota selected the UK as one of the first European markets for Mirai, thanks to the support of government, agencies and businesses to promote the development of a national hydrogen infrastructure.

"We value and appreciate the decision to support Mirai through the OLEV grant system, not just because it creates a financial incentive for customers, but because it also stands as independent acknowledgement of Mirai's status as a genuine low-emissions vehicle. This reflects not only its clean performance when driven, but also the potential for hydrogen to be produced sustainably from low-carbon, renewable sources."

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