Hyundai Motor Company has announced the NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), mid-size SUV, at its global launch event at the Seoul Mobility Show, South Korea.
With the NEXO’s fuel cell technology, it emits zero tailpipe emissions. Hyundai is targeting more than 700 km of range from a five-minute charge, while safety has been a clear focus of the NEXO’s development.
The second-generation NEXO reflects Hyundai Motor’s commitment to hydrogen mobility and 27 years of fuel cell technology experience. This new model also underscores the company’s commitment to a diversified vehicle electrification strategy, which includes not only battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrids, but also FCEVs, offering wider consumer choice.
The hydrogen fuel cell stack delivers maximum gross power of 110 kW, while the new electric motor provides up to 150 kW. The fuel cell stack also features improved low-temperature operability and durability enhancements, including to the membrane, and a uniform cell performance structure. The ‘Wake Up’ stack anti-freezing function and other system optimisations enhance low-temperature drivability and ease of starting year-round.
Additionally, the NEXO offers increased fuel storage capacity without compromising cabin space. The system’s all-electric range (AER) competitiveness is secured through enhanced fuel efficiency, as well as an increased hydrogen tank capacity – which now stands at 6.69 kg, up from 6.33 kg in the previous-generation NEXO – and increased hydrogen storage density.
The vehicle’s FCEV Route Planner11 helps drivers reach their destinations by incorporating necessary charging stations into routes when energy levels are low. It recommends stations, shows the state of fuel at waypoints, and offers real-time hydrogen station information. The system adjusts distance-to-empty based on air-conditioning use and displays an energy flow chart, hydrogen tank status, and current driving mode.
Coming to global markets later in 2025, Hyundai Motor’s second-generation NEXO is a testament to the company’s commitment to the global hydrogen market. Hyundai Motor continues to expand FCEV infrastructure and strengthen its position as a developer of hydrogen mobility under Hyundai Motor Group’s HTWO brand.