Hyundai Nexo

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Hyundai Nexo

| image = Hyundai Nexo – f 16032019.jpg

| manufacturer = Hyundai

| production = 2018–present

| model_years = 2019–present

| class = Compact crossover SUV

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| layout = Front-motor, front-wheel-drive

| predecessor = Hyundai ix35 FCEV

}}

The Hyundai Nexo ({{langx|ko|현대 넥쏘}}) is a hydrogen fuel cell powered crossover SUV{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/hyundai/hyundai-nexo-suv-could-make-market-hydrogen-powered-cars-really/ |title=Hyundai Nexo: the SUV that could make the market for hydrogen-powered cars really take off|first=Craig|last=Thomas |date=12 March 2018|work=The Daily Telegraph}} that was revealed at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show on January 8, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/902027/Hyundai-Nexo-fuel-cell-hydrogen-EV-CES-2018-specs |title=Hyundai Nexo - New 500-mile Fuel Cell EV car revealed at CES 2018|first=Luke John|last=Smith |date=9 January 2018|website=Daily Express}}{{cite web |title=NEXO: The Next-Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle From Hyundai |url=https://hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2456 |website=Hyundai News |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=8 January 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Replacing the Hyundai Tucson FCEV, the Nexo is the flagship for Hyundai's "eco car" portfolio. The car is named after the Danish city Nexø.{{Cite web |title=A Postcard from … Nexø: A winter road trip in Denmark with Hyundai NEXO |url=https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/stories/a-winter-road-trip-in-denmark-with-hyundai-nexo.html |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=www.hyundai.news}}

The Hyundai Nexo Blue has an EPA rated range of {{cvt|611|km}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1119347_2019-hyundai-nexo-first-drive-of-380-mile-fuel-cell-crossover-utility|title=2019 Hyundai Nexo: first drive of 380-mile fuel-cell crossover utility|website=Green Car Reports|date=16 October 2018 |language= en|access-date=2019-11-05}} The Nexo Limited has a driving range of {{cvt|570|km}} versus {{cvt|470|km}} for the Tucson FCEV. The vehicle features three fuel tanks with a total capacity of 156 liters and 6.3 kg, versus 140 liters and 5.6 kg for the previous model. The Nexo has a 163 PS, 400 Nm electric motor, versus 135 PS and 300 Nm for the Tucson FCEV.

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{{anchor|first generation|FE}} First generation (FE; 2018)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = Hyundai Nexo Leonberg 2019 IMG 0033.jpg

| model_code = FE{{Cite web |date=2022-04-15 |title=Recall 224 - Hydrogen Leak From Detached Inlet Filter - 2019 Hyundai Nexo |url=https://hyundai.oemdtc.com/645/recall-224-hydrogen-leak-from-detached-inlet-filter-2019-hyundai-nexo |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=hyundai.oemdtc.com |language=en-US}}

| production = 2018–present

| model_years = 2019–present

| assembly = South Korea: Ulsan (Ulsan Plant 5)

| designer = Yong Jun Heo{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D854450|title=Automobile|pubdate=2019-07-23|inventor1-last=Heo|inventor1-first=Yong Jun|assign1=Hyundai Motor Co.|assign2=Kia Motors Corp.}}

| motor = Fuel cell hydrogen-powered

| powerout = {{convert|113-120|kW|PS|0|abbr=on}}

| range = {{ubl

| {{convert|354-380|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} (EPA){{cite web |title=Compare Fuel Cell Vehicles |url=https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/fcv_sbs.shtml |website=www.fueleconomy.gov}}

| {{convert|666|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (WLTP)

| {{convert|756|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (NEDC)

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2790|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4670|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1630-1640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1814|-|1873|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

}}

File:Hyundai Nexo Monrepos 2019 IMG 1925.jpg

The Nexo was released in South Korea in March 2018.{{cite press release |title= Hyundai Begins Sales of NEXO Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Amid Wide Public Interest |url=https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2504 |website= HyundaiNews.com |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=27 March 2018}} The Nexo fuel cell components came with a 10-year or {{cvt|160,000|km}} warranty. In October 2020, South Korean sales exceeded 10,000 vehicles with 727 sold in 2018, 4,194 sold in 2019 and 5,097 sold up to October 2020.{{cite press release |title=Popularizing FCEVs: NEXO Sales over 10,000 Units |url=https://news.hyundaimotorgroup.com/Article/Popularizing-FCEVs-NEXO-Sales-over-10000-Units |website= HyundaiMotorGroup.com |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=20 November 2020 |archive-date=7 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307111057/https://news.hyundaimotorgroup.com/Article/Popularizing-FCEVs-NEXO-Sales-over-10000-Units |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |last1=Jun-ho |first1= Jung |title=Sales of hydrogen-powered car 'Nexo' surpass 700 units in July, posting over 10,000 units in cumulative sales |url=http://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=99711 |access-date=1 April 2021 |work=Korea IT Times |date=17 August 2020}}

The first Nexo sold in the US in December 2018.{{cite press release |title=Hyundai Delivers First 2019 NEXO Fuel Cell SUV |url=https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2676 |website=HyundaiNews.com |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=28 December 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Halvorson |first1=Bengt |title=Hyundai sets lease terms for Nexo fuel-cell vehicle, makes first delivery |url=https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1120713_hyundai-sets-lease-terms-for-nexo-fuel-cell-vehicle-makes-first-delivery |work= Green Car Reports |language=en |date= 3 January 2019|access-date=1 April 2021}} The Nexo had earlier been unveiled to the media in October 2018 to be available only in California by the end of 2018.{{cite press release |title=2019 Hyundai NEXO: The Next-Generation Fuel Cell SUV |url=https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2626 |website= HyundaiNews.com |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=12 October 2018}} The Nexo was released in UK in March 2019.{{cite web |title=Hyundai Motor announces pricing for NEXO |url= https://www.hyundai.news/uk/model-news/hyundai-motor-announces-pricing-for-nexo/ |website=Hyundai.news | place= UK| publisher= Hyundai Motor Company |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=20 March 2019}} The Nexo was released in Australia in March 2021 on special order for lease becoming the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sold in Australia.{{cite web |title=NEXO: Hyundai's hydrogen fuel-cell first |url= https://www.hyundai.com/au/en/hyundai-info/news/2021/03/nexo-hyundai-hydrogen-fuel-cell-first |website= hyundai.com |publisher= Hyundai Motor Company| place= Australia |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=26 March 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Bulmer |first1=Ged |title=Hyundai wins race to launch Australia's first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle |url=https://www.racq.com.au/Living/Articles/Hyundai-wins-race-to-launch-Australias-first-hydrogen-fuel-cell-vehicle |website= RACQ.com.au |access-date=1 April 2021 |date=30 March 2021}}

= Assistance systems =

File:Hyundai Nexo Cockpit Genf 2018.jpg

The Nexo also gets Hyundai's new assistance systems like the blind spot view monitor, lane following assist, and highway driving assist. Using surround view monitors, the blind spot view monitor provides the driver with a clear view of both the sides and the back of the car to facilitate a safer lane-change maneuver. Hyundai claims that it is the first carmaker to incorporate such technology.

The lane follow assist, as the name suggests, helps the car maintain its lane autonomously by detecting lane markings or road edges and automatically giving mild steering inputs to be in the center of the lane.

The highway assistant monitors the driving environment using sensors and can automatically adjust the speed of the vehicle to maintain a safe drive. Hyundai has also incorporated a remote parking assistant in the Nexo, which can autonomously park and retrieve the vehicle.

= Air purification =

File:2018 Hyundai Nexo Leonberg IMG 0139.jpgThe Nexo is fitted with an advanced air purification system that removes 100% of the damaging PM2.5 fine particulate matter from polluted air using a three-step filtration process.{{cite web|url=https://thedriven.io/2018/11/02/hyundai-nexo-hydrogen-fuel-system-cleans-dirty-air-drive/|title=Zero emissions Hyundai NEXO vacuum-cleans dirty air as you drive|first=Bridie|last=Schmidt|date=2 November 2018|website=TheDriven.io | accessdate= }} Hyundai's marketing of this feature was deemed to be misleading by the British Advertising Standards Authority, as the car releases harmful pollutants through tyre and brake wear, with the advertising in question cited as an example of greenwashing by critics.{{Cite news|url= https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/19/greenwashing-firms-face-steep-new-uk-fines-for-misleading-claims |title= 'Greenwashing' firms face steep new UK fines for misleading claims |work= The Guardian |date= 19 February 2023 |access-date= 29 March 2023 |last= Ungoed-Thomas |first= Jon}}

= Fuel =

The fuel is hydrogen gas stored in pressurized tanks. It reacts with atmospheric oxygen to yield electrical energy and water.

In a 2018 trial, researchers at Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) successfully refuelled a Nexo with hydrogen separated from ammonia using a membrane technology.{{cite news| last= Mealey| first= Rachel| url=

http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/worldtoday/automotive-hydrogen-membranes-huge-breakthrough-for-cars/10089510 | title= Automotive hydrogen membranes-huge breakthrough for cars| website= abc.net.au |publisher= ABC| date= August 8, 2018| accessdate=}}

= Specifications =

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|+Powertrain{{cite web | url=https://www.hyundai.news/eu/models/electrified/nexo/press-kit/all-new-hyundai-nexo-driving-performance.html | title=All-New Hyundai NEXO – Driving performance }}{{cite web | url=https://www.hyundai.com/kr/ko/e/vehicles/nexo/spec | title=제원 }}

!Type

!Power

!Torque

!0{{ndash}}100{{nbsp}}km/h
(0{{ndash}}62 mph)
(official)

!Top speed

3x {{cvt|52.2|l|1}} hydrogen tank

|{{cvt|113-120|kW|PS hp|0}} at 3,000–4,600 rpm

|{{cvt|40.3|kgm|0}}

|9.2{{Nbsp}}s

|{{cvt|179|km/h|mph|0}}

= Safety =

The Nexo was awarded 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/hyundai/nexo/33731|title=Official Hyundai Nexo safety rating|website=www.euroncap.com}}

{{anchor|first generation|NH2}} Second generation (NH2; 2025)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = Hyundai Nexo NH2 – Seoul Mobility Show 2025 (06).jpg

| caption = Hyundai Nexo at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025

| model_code = NH2{{Cite web |date=2024-05-10 |title=Next-gen Hyundai Nexo to debut in Q2 2025 - electrive.com |url=https://www.electrive.com/2024/05/10/next-gen-hyundai-nexo-2025/ |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=www.electrive.com |language=en-US}}

| production = 2025 (to commence)

| assembly = South Korea: Ulsan (Ulsan Plant 5)

| model_years =

| motor = Fuel cell hydrogen-powered

| powerout = {{convert|190|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}

| range = {{ubl

| {{convert|700|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}

}}

| battery = 2.64 kWh

| wheelbase = {{convert|2790|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1865|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1640-1673|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

}}

The second-generation Nexo was previewed as the Hyundai Initium concept on 31 October 2024. On April 3, 2025, the production version was revealed, being quite similar to the Initium concept.{{Cite news |last=Misoyannis |first=Alex |date=2024-10-31 |title=Next Hyundai Nexo hydrogen car previewed by new concept,|url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/hyundai-initium-concept-revealed/ |work=Drive}}

The front DRL and rear combination lamp feature the HTWO lamp, which is a symbol symbolizing the molecular formula for hydrogen and Hyundai Motor Group's hydrogen business brand HTWO. A panoramic curved display and digital side mirrors were applied.{{Cite news |date=3 April 2025 |title='이니시움' 양산차 나왔다...현대차, 신형 넥쏘 세계 최초 공개 |url=https://www.hankyung.com/article/202504037379g |work=Korea Economic Daily |language=Korean}}

File:Hyundai Nexo NH2 – Seoul Mobility Show 2025 (08).jpg|Side view

File:Hyundai Nexo NH2 – Seoul Mobility Show 2025 (03).jpg|Fuel cell

= Powertrain =

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|+Powertrainhttps://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom/detail/0000000927

!Type

!Power

!Torque

!0{{ndash}}100{{nbsp}}km/h
(0{{ndash}}62 mph)
(official)

!Top speed

3x {{cvt|54.2|l|1}} hydrogen tank

|{{cvt|190|kW|PS hp|0}}

|7.8{{Nbsp}}s

|{{cvt|179|km/h|mph|0}}

Sales

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Calendar year !South Korea{{cite web\|title=IR Resources Sales Results\|url=https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/ir/ir-activities/sales-performance\|access-date=2022-01-22\|website=Hyundai Motor Company Worldwide}} !U.S{{cite web\|title=Hyundai Nexo US Sales Figures\|url=https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/hyundai-nexo-sales-figures/\|access-date=2024-01-22\|website=GCBC}} !Europe{{cite web\|title=Hyundai Nexo Europe Sales Figures\|url=https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/hyundai-nexo-sales-figures/\|access-date=2024-01-22\|website=GCBC}} !Global{{cite web\|title=IR Resources Sales Results\|url=https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/ir/ir-activities/sales-performance}\|access-date=2022-01-22\|website=Hyundai Motor Company Worldwide}}
2018 \|727 \|8 \|92 \|949
2019 \|4,194 \|267 \|362 \|4,987
2020 \|5,786 \|208 \|468 \|6,781
2021 \|8,502 \|421 \|214 \|9,602
2022 \|10,164 \|408 \|572 \|10,527
2023 \|4,328 \|241 \|{{N/A}} \|4,552
2024 \|2,751 \|93 \|11 \|2,774

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Calendar

year

!South Korea{{cite web|title=IR Resources Sales Results|url=https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/ir/ir-activities/sales-performance|access-date=2022-01-22|website=Hyundai Motor Company Worldwide}}

!U.S{{cite web|title=Hyundai Nexo US Sales Figures|url=https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/hyundai-nexo-sales-figures/|access-date=2024-01-22|website=GCBC}}

!Europe{{cite web|title=Hyundai Nexo Europe Sales Figures|url=https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/hyundai-nexo-sales-figures/|access-date=2024-01-22|website=GCBC}}

!Global{{cite web|title=IR Resources Sales Results|url=https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/ir/ir-activities/sales-performance}|access-date=2022-01-22|website=Hyundai Motor Company Worldwide}}

2018

|727

|92

|949

2019

|4,194

|267

|362

|4,987

2020

|5,786

|208

|468

|6,781

2021

|8,502

|421

|214

|9,602

2022

|10,164

|408

|572

|10,527

2023

|4,328

|241

|{{N/A}}

|4,552

2024

|2,751

|93

|11

|2,774

References

External links

{{Official website|https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/eco/nexo/because-of-you}} (English)

{{Hyundai light truck/SUV timeline, international markets, 1991–present}}

Nexo

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Hyundai Nexo

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= Air purification =

= Fuel =

= Specifications =

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{{anchor|first generation|NH2}} Second generation (NH2; 2025)

= Powertrain =

Sales

See also

References

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