Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell Crossover set to cost £60,000 in the UK
The new Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Crossover – Hyundai’s replacement for the ix35 FCEV – will cost around £60,000 when it goes on sale in the UK.
In fact, it appears, the Nexo is going to cost more than its predecessor – the ix35 FCEV – with prices for the Nexo in Germany revealed as starting at €69,000.
As near as makes no difference, and assuming Hyundai will charge very similar amounts across the EU (and we’re still in the EU – for now) that translates in to a UK price for the Nexo of around £60,000.
Yes, there will be some subsidies in the UK too, but they amount to around £4.5k for EVs, so if you want a Nexo in the UK it will still cost you around £55k.
Of course, we’re still in the realm of early adopter prices for FCEVs, and only time – and volume – will make FCEVs competitive with BEVs and ICE cars, although in terms of practicality, range and ease of use the Nexo already competes with ICE cars.
In South Korea, Hyundai had 700 orders for the Nexo on the day it went on sale, but with prices much more in line with its cost to produce in the UK and Europe it seems unlikely it will enjoy similar sales here.
The Hyundai Nexo is expected to go arrive in the UK later in 2018.
Hyundai Nexo FCEV Photos
Source: Hyundai News Germany
Johnny says
How can a car that needs hydrogen to run be as convenient as a petrol car, unless you happen to live near a hydrogen fuel station that’s open 24/7
Cars UK says
Absolutely. It’s a chicken and egg, and until the infrastructure is there it’s going to be difficult for Hydrogen to make strides. But the hydrogen refueling infrastructure is growing, even in the UK.