YouTuber takes his empty Toyota Mirai to a hydrogen station in California to show the real time for a full refuel

Will hydrogen cars such as the Toyota Mirai overtake batteries in the race for zero-emission cars?

Whilst we’re constantly being told electric is the future, hydrogen is an interesting alternative.

One of the main reasons people believe hydrogen is the better solution, is due to the time it takes to refuel.

And we can see first hand just how long it takes in a video posted online.

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How long does it actually take to fill up a Toyota Mirai with hydrogen?

Kyle, aka Out of Spec Reviews, is a YouTuber who shared the video to his channel.

In the video, Kyle – who is accompanied by a Toyota Mirai – explains how much it costs and how long it takes to fill up the hydrogen electric vehicle (HEV).

In other Toyota Mirai-related news, an owner has revealed how much it costs him to fill up his HEV.

Meanwhile, a UK company is building a hydrogen supercar that’ll weigh next to nothing.

Filmed at a fueling station after a trip from Los Angeles to San Diego, the Mirai is ruled with H70 Hydrogen, which operates at 70 megapascal (about 10,000 psi).

Refueling the Toyota Mirai takes approximately four minutes and 30 seconds from empty to full, significantly faster than electric vehicle charging.

The fueling station features its own hydrogen production system, labeled as renewable hydrogen.

There are two types of hydrogen fueling standards: H70 and H35, with H35 being older and only able to fill the Mirai to 50 percent capacity.

A couple of unforeseen issues

However, in the video, Kyle encounters issues with the nozzle due to cold temperatures causing ice to form, which complicates the connection process.

In the video we learn that the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in the area has reliability concerns, with only about half of the stations being operational.

However, Kyle highlights that hydrogen’s quick refuelling time could be advantageous in regions where overnight EV charging isn’t available.

While the Kyle is exploring hydrogen technology, he remains skeptical about its viability for passenger cars, but sees potential for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.