The NEXO is the next-generation fuel cell vehicle from Hyundai.
NEXO is the technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio and marks Hyundai’s continued momentum toward having the industry’s most diverse CUV powertrain lineup.
Dedicated Architecture
For the first time ever, Hyundai’s fuel cell vehicle is built on a dedicated vehicle architecture. This architecture has many benefits including:
- Lighter weight
- Improved power-to-weight ratio
- Faster acceleration from 0 to 60 mph than the Tucson FCEV
- More cabin space
- Allows the battery to be relocated to the trunk
- Improved fuel cell system layout
NEXO vs. Tucson Fuel Cell System Architecture
- NEXO’s fuel cell stack and battery have more net power to supply a more powerful motor
- NEXO’s powertrain is lighter and has improved packaging
- Improved hydrogen storage tanks
Powertrain Improvements
- NEXO’s powertrain is lighter and takes up less space compared with Tucson FCEV
- More efficient
- Better module integration
- Smaller
- Lighter
Drivability
- Peak acceleration is increased by 25 percent compared with Tucson FCEV
- NEXO accelerates from 0 to 60 mph 20 percent faster than Tucson FCEV
- NEXO has more torque than the Tucson FCEV
Range
- NEXO has 40 percent more range than the Tucson FCEV
- NEXO has an estimated range of 370 miles compared with the Tucson FCEV 265 miles
Quiet and Comfortable Driving Characteristics
- NEXO maintains the quiet and comfortable driving characteristics of the Tucson FCEV
- All of the NEXO’s moving parts are inside the engine bay which isolates the noise to one area
Durability
- NEXO has the same level of durability as internal combustion engine vehicles
Hydrogen Storage
- NEXO’s storage system is lighter than the Tucson FCEV
- NEXO’s storage system has world-class storage density
- NEXO can be refueled within five minutes
