Hyundai considers new hydrogen car for Australian market

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 07:33 · Archive

Hyundai says it is evaluating a next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle for Australia despite declining interest in the technology.

Hyundai is evaluating a next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle for the Australian market, asserting that the technology remains viable despite declining public interest. The company received Australian Design Rule certification for the hydrogen Nexo in September 2025, with a brand spokesperson previously indicating the model was set to launch in 2026, though it has yet to reach consumers.

Scott Nargar, Senior Manager of Future Mobility & Government Relations at Hyundai Australia, stated that hydrogen technology is 'not dead for passenger vehicles'. He identified finding customers as the main challenge, though he told CarExpert the company had experienced strong interest from fleet buyers previously. Hyundai and Toyota both invested substantially in hydrogen infrastructure several years ago, building refuelling stations at their Melbourne and Sydney headquarters respectively.

Hyundai previously offered the hydrogen Nexo to fleet customers, including Queensland Police. The company has not clarified whether the vehicle under evaluation is the current Nexo model or a new hydrogen vehicle yet to be publicly revealed.

How it is being reported

• “Not dead” – Hyundai considers future hydrogen car for AustraliaThe talk around hydrogen vehicles appears to have died down, but Hyundai insists there’s still a future for fuel-cell cars.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 07:02
• “Not dead” – Hyundai considers future hydrogen car for AustraliaThe talk around hydrogen vehicles appears to have died down, but Hyundai insists there’s still a future for fuel-cell cars.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 07:02

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