Hydrogen Cars

Global hydrogen car sales fell 27% in the first half of 2025 to 4,102 units, with Hyundai, Toyota and Honda all down. SNE Research cites rollout delays, station issues and market headwinds.

Hyundai’s new Easy Start plan cuts NEXO hydrogen SUV costs to just £120 per month in Korea, with flexible finance, subsidies, and two years of free hydrogen refuelling.

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says hydrogen is a strategic opportunity for Europe, urging policymakers to support all low-carbon drivetrains – not just batteries – as BMW readies its 2028 hydrogen SUV.

Four wild hydrogen machines hit Goodwood 2025 – from Toyota’s liquid H2 Le Mans concept to Alpine’s roaring V6 and the new Extreme H race car.

The UK’s Electric Car Grant is now open to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – but only if they’re priced below £37,000 and meet strict emissions, warranty, and manufacturing criteria.

Toyota’s hydrogen Hilux begins trials at Lyon Airport, supporting wildlife and infrastructure teams. The week-long pilot will assess its suitability for real-world airside duties.

Toyota’s GR Yaris Rally2 H2 debuts at Rally Finland, bringing hydrogen combustion to the WRC stage with Juha Kankkunen at the wheel.

China’s FAW has achieved a 15% hydrogen efficiency gain with its Hongqi fuel cell system, outperforming lighter rivals and signalling progress towards mass production of hydrogen passenger cars.

Is Tesla secretly working on a hydrogen-powered “Model H”? The internet thinks so – but the real story is something else entirely.

Alpine’s Alpenglow Hy6 hit 306km/h at Le Mans, but execs say hydrogen ICE won’t reach the road just yet – citing infrastructure and more.

Hyundai launches its new hydrogen car, the second-generation NEXO, in South Korea. 720 km range, faster acceleration, and three trims.

Honda enters hydrogen powered CR-V e:FCEV in Pikes Peak – the first hydrogen car to ever race the hill, with Dai Yoshihara at the wheel.

A small farm in Steyning might just hold a big clue to hydrogen’s future. Horsham-based hydrogen systems firm Engas Global is trialling a compact ‘plug and play’ hydrogen refuelling unit…

Driving Hydrogen’s Matt Lister sits down with BMW’s Dr Jürgen Guldner to discuss first production hydrogen car (coming 2028), Toyota partnership, hydrogen infrastructure, and why now is the right time for hydrogen mobility.

Extreme H has just wrapped up final testing on its new hydrogen off-road racer – the Pioneer 25 – with drivers Molly Taylor and Kevin Hansen giving the 550-horsepower machine…

Europe risks €5 trillion in extra costs by backing a battery-only transport plan. Analysis shows how adding hydrogen cuts grid upgrades, mineral strain and overall bills.

BMW, Hyundai and Toyota have launched the Hydrogen Transport Forum to accelerate hydrogen vehicle and refuelling infrastructure rollout in Australia, starting at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show.

The global fuel cell vehicle market is forecast to grow from $2.55bn in 2024 to $17.73bn by 2034, driven by policy, infrastructure, and commercial demand – but high costs and patchy refuelling still pose challenges.

One Hyundai NEXO, 40,000km, and two years to find out if hydrogen cars can handle India. Hyundai and IndianOil sign MoU to start trial.

Hyundai reveals its new hydrogen NEXO with more power, more range, and a new interior. Tow-capable, tech-laden, and near-identical to the INITIUM concept.