ALL NEW HYUNDAI NEXO - A GAME CHANGING HYDROGEN FUEL CELL SUV!

EV Channels Review

The Hyundai Nexo, in its second generation, is presented as a significant contender in the hydrogen fuel cell SUV market. The reviewer highlights its striking design, particularly the front end styling and bold side creases, noting elements reminiscent of other Hyundai EVs like the Ioniq 5 and 6. Key performance and usability improvements are emphasized, including a substantial power increase from 135 kW to 190 kW (255 hp), a doubled battery output, and an increased hydrogen tank size to 6.69 kg. The claimed 700 km range and a rapid 5-minute refueling time are presented as major advantages, making a strong case for hydrogen infrastructure investment. The vehicle's practicality is further enhanced by its vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability and a new infotainment system with a hydrogen station route planner. While acknowledging the ongoing challenges with hydrogen infrastructure, especially in the UK, the reviewer notes Hyundai's strategy of developing multiple powertrains in parallel and their intention to bring the Nexo to the UK, likely for fleet sales to businesses with existing hydrogen infrastructure. The reviewer expresses excitement about driving the Nexo, considering it a "really interesting car" that, while not a "game changer" yet due to the long-term nature of hydrogen technology, represents a "groundswell of capability" for the future of transportation.