Toyota announces the supply of 500 fuel cell Mirai vehicles as part of the official fleet for Paris 2024. The hydrogen-powered vehicles will be used for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The  Toyota Mirai fleet will be refuelled with hydrogen from renewable sources provided by Air Liquide, Official Hydrogen Supporter of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

"At Paris 2024, Toyota is preparing to show its innovative capabilities in the development of hydrogen-powered mobility solutions: this commitment will, together with other products, will be demonstrated through the Mirai. We have a shared ambition with the Paris 2024 Organising Committee: to reduce the environmental impact of the Games as much as possible through a 100% electrified passenger car fleet," said Cédric Borremans, Head of Olympic and Paralympic Division of Toyota Motor Europe.

The second-generation Mirai was unveiled in 2019 and went on sale in 2020. It has rear engine, rear-wheel drive layout. Electric motor delivers 185 hp (136 kW) of power and 300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) of torque. Three hydrogen tanks ensure a range of 402 miles (647 km) in EPA test cycle and 650 km in WLTP.

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the biggest event ever organised in France. The Olympic Games will take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024.

Source: Toyota