Top 10 Hydrogen Cars in 2027
The Toyota Mirai is the best hydrogen car in 2027, rated 402 miles from $51,795, with the Honda CR-V e:FCEV (lease only, $50,000 MSRP) at #2 and the Hyundai Nexo at #3. Only these three are sold or leased new in the US, so #4 to #9 are labeled used or discontinued alternatives and #10 is the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, planned from 2028.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Mirai | $51,795 starting MSRP (2026 Mirai) | The only hydrogen car you can buy new with a published price |
| 2 | 2026 Honda CR-V e:FCEV | $50,000 starting MSRP (2026 CR-V e:FCEV); lease only | A plug-in hydrogen SUV with the lowest published price |
| 3 | 2026 Hyundai Nexo (NH2) | Not published | The longest range of the SUVs, if you can find one |
| 4 | 2021 Toyota Mirai XLE | Not published | The same 402 miles as the new Mirai, bought used |
| 5 | 2019-2025 Hyundai Nexo (FE) | — | A used hydrogen SUV with 380 miles |
| 6 | 2017-2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell | Not published | A discontinued hydrogen sedan |
| 7 | 2016-2020 Toyota Mirai (JPD10) | Not published | The first mass-produced hydrogen car, used |
| 8 | 2015-2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell | Not published | An early hydrogen crossover, used |
| 9 | 2008-2014 Honda FCX Clarity | Not published | A collector piece, the oldest hydrogen car here |
| 10 | BMW iX5 Hydrogen | Not published | Following what comes next in hydrogen |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
2026 Toyota Mirai
The 2026 Mirai starts at $51,795 and carries a 402-mile EPA-estimated range rating. Purchases include $15,000 or 6 years of complimentary hydrogen, and key fuel cell parts have an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty.
2026 Honda CR-V e:FCEV
The CR-V e:FCEV lists at $50,000 and is lease only at select California dealerships. Honda’s 2025 launch offer was $459 per month for 36 months/36,000 miles with $15,000 of fuel credit. It is rated 270 miles, plus about 29 miles on battery power.
2026 Hyundai Nexo (NH2)
The 2026 Nexo is EPA-rated at 395 miles and 63/58/60 MPGe city/hwy/combined. Hyundai lists NEXO Fuel Cell dealers, but we found no published price.
2021 Toyota Mirai XLE
Alternative: a used car. The 2021 Mirai XLE is rated 402 miles and 76/71/74 MPGe, the same range as the new Mirai, but it is no longer sold new.
2019-2025 Hyundai Nexo (FE)
Alternative: a used car. The first-generation Nexo ran from 2018 to 2025. The 2019 Nexo Blue is rated 380 miles and 65/58/61 MPGe; the 2025 Nexo is rated 354 miles.
2017-2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Alternative: a discontinued sedan. The 2017 Clarity FCV is rated 366 miles and 69/67/68 MPGe. Production ended in August 2021 and US leases continued through 2022.
2016-2020 Toyota Mirai (JPD10)
Alternative: a used car. The first Mirai, the first mass-produced hydrogen car, is rated 312 miles and 67/67/67 MPGe for 2016.
2015-2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
Alternative: a used crossover. The 2017 Tucson Fuel Cell is rated 265 miles and 49/51/50 MPGe.
2008-2014 Honda FCX Clarity
Alternative: a used sedan. The 2014 FCX Clarity is rated 231 miles and 59/61/60 MPGe, the shortest range here.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen
Alternative: not yet for sale. BMW says the iX5 Hydrogen will be its first series-produced hydrogen model from 2028, using a third-generation fuel cell system co-developed with Toyota. A pilot fleet has run in more than 20 countries since 2023.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What hydrogen cars can you buy or lease new in the US in 2027?
Three: the Toyota Mirai (from $51,795), the Honda CR-V e:FCEV (lease only, $50,000 MSRP) and the Hyundai Nexo, whose price is not published in the sources we checked.
Where can you refuel a hydrogen car?
Almost only in California. The Alternative Fuels Data Center station data lists 44 open public hydrogen stations: 42 in California, one in Hawaii and one in Texas.
Is the Honda CR-V e:FCEV being discontinued?
Honda has confirmed it will go out of production. It continues until the fuel cell systems from a joint venture are used up. No end date is published.
Do hydrogen cars come with free fuel?
The Mirai comes with $15,000 or 6 years of complimentary hydrogen for purchases and $15,000 or 3 years for leases. The CR-V e:FCEV lease included a fuel card for up to $15,000.
EPA driving range (miles) at a glance
Official sites
- 2026 Toyota Mirai · toyota.com
- 2026 Honda CR-V e:FCEV · automobiles.honda.com
- 2026 Hyundai Nexo (NH2) · fueleconomy.gov
- 2021 Toyota Mirai XLE · fueleconomy.gov
- 2019-2025 Hyundai Nexo (FE) · fueleconomy.gov
- 2017-2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell · fueleconomy.gov
- 2016-2020 Toyota Mirai (JPD10) · fueleconomy.gov
- 2015-2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell · fueleconomy.gov
- 2008-2014 Honda FCX Clarity · fueleconomy.gov
- BMW iX5 Hydrogen · bmwgroup.com
Sources
- hondanews.com
- carscoops.com
- hyundaiusa.com
- fueleconomy.gov
- en.wikipedia.org
- en.wikipedia.org
- en.wikipedia.org
- afdc.energy.gov
- answrsnow.com
Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.